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In the village of Chablis: Chablis Bar |
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The village isn't big but there are a few hotels. This one is nice and right in the middle of the village |
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Chateau Long-Depaquit, Domaine de la Moutonne |
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Chateau Long-Depaquit, Domaine de la Moutonne |
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Chateau Long-Depaquit, Domaine de la Moutonne |
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Chateau Long-Depaquit, Domaine de la Moutonne |
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Chateau Long-Depaquit, Domaine de la Moutonne |
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Le Bistrot des Grands Crus, a fairly new restaurant in Chablis |
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The interior is simple but the food is very good and they have an interesting wine list |
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Jean-Marc Brocard, one of the most successful growers in Chablis. His wines sell very well internationally |
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Jean-Marc Brocard |
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Jean-Marc Brocard |
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Jean-Marc Brocard |
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Domaine Laroche, the main entrance: caveau, degustation, parking... |
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A sign on the village square with indications to many of the growers |
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Le Cellier de Vignerons, one of many wine shops in Chablis |
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The river Serein running through Chablis. It is important for the micro climate but it is not very big |
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Le Serein |
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Working in the vineyards on the Grand Cru hill |
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Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin. The winery on the outskirts of the village |
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A grand Cru vineyard, a white lorry and the vineyard
workers at lunch? |
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Cleaning a tractor. It is equipped for "rognage", i.e. cutting the branches and leaves that are too long |
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On top of the Grand Cru hill there is a very good view point where you can see the whole of the Grand Cru
vineyards (almost) and the village of Chablis |
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The Les Clos grand cru and the village of Chablis |
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From Les Clos, over Blanchots grand cru vineyards looking at the Montee de Tonerre |
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The Les Clos grand cru and the village of Chablis |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay ripe and ready for harvest |
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Chardonnay on a very old vine |
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Another view over the Chablis village |
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1. A look at the soil in Chablis Grand Cru; 2. an old vine; 3. a good example of Guyot Simple pruning (even if a bit twisted due to the age of the
vine): one horizontal branch (that you cannot see) from which 5-8 vertical grape carrying branches grow upwards |
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