Chablis is a dry white appellation in Chablis, Burgundy. The dominant grapes are Chardonnay. The key soils are Kimmeridgian limestone, marl, clay-limestone. The climate is characterized by cool continental, frost-prone. Kimmeridgian limestone and cool climate are central to the classic high-acid, mineral Chablis profile. Typical fruit: lemon, green apple, white peach. Other typical notes: chalk, oyster shell, wet stone. Wines typically show high acidity, medium body, dry. Ageing potential is moderate, higher for top sites. Northern Burgundy Chardonnay. High acid, citrus, mineral cues.