Petit Chablis

Petit Chablis is a dry white appellation in Chablis, Burgundy. The dominant grapes are Chardonnay. The key soils are Portlandian limestone, clay-limestone. The climate is characterized by cool continental, spring frost risk. Cool climate and limestone soils make high-acid Chardonnay with citrus and mineral cues. Typical fruit: lemon, green apple, pear. Other typical notes: chalk, wet stone, white flowers. Wines typically show high acidity, light to medium body, dry. Ageing potential is generally short to moderate. Chardonnay only in common study shorthand. Lighter Chablis-area category.