The Wines of Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois

Book excerpt: The winesof Chablisbuilds on Rosemary George's pioneering books on the region, Thewines of Chablis and the Yonneand The wines of Chablis and the GrandAuxerrois, and brings the story of Chablis completely up to date. It beginswith the history of the region, from St. Martin de Tours in the fourth centuryto the twenty-first century, and goes on to consider the vineyards, the Crus,how the grapes are grown in this the most northerly wine growing region ofBurgundy, and how wine is made in Chablis in the twenty-first century. The bulk of The winesof Chablisprofiles the producers. This Who's Who of Chablis winemakers andestates is an invaluable, up-to-the-minute resource for all lovers of thissteely, dry white wine. George goes on to profile the most important winegrowers of the surrounding areas, the Grand Auxerrois, including the Côtesd'Auxerre, Irancy, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, St. Bris le Vineux, Chitry-le-Fort,Joigny, Tonnerre, Epineuil and Vézelay. Appendices cover one hundred years (andmore) of vintages, as well as vineyard areas and bans de vendange dates. RosemaryGeorge's The wines of Chablisis anessential guide to the different wines of this part of France for all wineprofessionals and enthusiastic amateurs.