Top 100 wines of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'

Discover the top 100 best wines of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' of Chablis as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix or the Domaine Long Depaquit produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' often reveals types of flavors of cream, cheese or biscuits and sometimes also flavors of yellow apple, butterscotch or pineapple.

In the mouth of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys', producing 10 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

News from the vineyard of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'

Bordeaux Index sees fine wine sales jump in 2021

Bordeaux Index said its sales jumped by 47% in 2021 to reach $174m (£128m), a new record for the company. Its results reinforce the sense of a strong 12 months for the global fine wine market, led by famous ‘blue chip’ labels in particular. Yet the UK-based merchant also pointed to new customer sign-ups and the success of its LiveTrade trading platform as contributing to company-specific growth. Its client base expanded by around 30% year-on-year, with trading by value on LiveTrade up by 55%. Bo ...

Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the future

It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...

DO Penedès: new rules and aiming for Spanish wine’s top-tier

On 16 November 2021, the Denomination of Origin Penedès in Catalunya (DO Penedès) announced an extensive roadmap up to 2030, taking into account sustainability and establishing the region as a high-quality wine producer in Spain. Most immediately, all grapes for DO Penedès wines must be from fully-certified organic vineyards by 2025. While it’s an aggressive timeline, DO Penedès president Joan Huguet told Decanter, ‘Currently around 60% of the vineyards are already certified and our ...

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