Chablis: Dampt Freres Brechain

The region of Burgundy, also known as Bourgogne, has a rich and opulent history. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the Grand Duchy of Burgundy reached as far as Belgium and the North Sea, becoming renowned for its riches, culture, and wine. Building on vineyards planted by the Romans and later cultivated by medieval monks, the region established a winemaking legacy that endures today. Despite being geographically small, Burgundy produces some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world, its limestone soils lending them a uniquely appetising minerality that sets a Burgundy apart from its peers.

Chablis AOC is the most widespread of the four Chablis appellations within the Burgundy region, used for white wines made exclusively from Chardonnay grown in a designated area surrounding Chablis itself and its neighbouring villages. The appellation was created in 1938, alongside the Grands Crus, to protect the region's name and status, as the 'Chablis' title had been widely used elsewhere as shorthand for almost any dry white wine. The wines are known for their floral aromas and fresh, light, fruity character, and are best enjoyed young.