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Petit-Chablis

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Petit-Chablis
On either side of the Serein valley, the Petit-Chablis appellation d'origine contrôlée was instituted in 1944. It forms one of the crowns of the Chablis region in the Yonne department. This appellation can be produced in all the communes of the Chablis vineyards.


Petit-Chablis wines cultivate aromas of white flowers mixed with citrus notes on a mineral background. Occasional hints of peach and white fruit are also present. The palate is generally lively and light, with well-balanced acidity. This enthusiastic attack is followed by a pleasant roundness. Its breath of iodine is typical of the region. Its fatness is matched by its freshness to offer the palate a persistent, perfectly composed sensation. Petit-Chablis is best enjoyed young, but two years is ideal. Lovers of Petit-Chablis will particularly appreciate the crus offered by Domaine William Fèvre or La Chablisienne.

Petit Chablis: a great white wine

Petit Chablis white wine benefits from an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. It's a wine from the northern part of Burgundy. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine has a brilliant light-gold color. Green highlights can be discerned.

On the nose, Petit Chablis offers aromas of white flowers such as acacia and hawthorn, combined with citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon. A mineral background enhances this festival of subtle flavors. Notes of white fruit, such as peach, are not uncommon.

On the palate, Petit Chablis is lively and light. A subtle alliance! It then brings a frank roundness to the palate. The fatty aspect leaves a delicious, persistent fruity sensation. Iodized aromas can still characterize Petit Chablis, which flourishes in vineyards far from the coast.

Petit Chablis is a dry white wine that can be categorized as a still wine, i.e. one that doesn't form bubbles when the bottle is opened. There is no bubbling stage.

The perfect match for Petit Chablis

The iodized aromas of this Petit Chablis white wine are perfect with seafood. It's also a perfect accompaniment to goat's cheese, fruity Gruyère and, why not, bold Gouda. Petit Chablis can be served as an aperitif or to accompany summer salads, which will subtly blend greens and sparkling fruit.

The ideal serving temperature for Petit Chablis is 13°C. For wine lovers, we recommend you enjoy it in a Burgundy white wine glass. Don't pour more than 10 cl, so you can experience every note and aroma of Petit Chablis.

Geographical features and climatic conditions

Petit Chablis white wine comes from the vineyards of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois. The production area reached 1,100 hectares in 2018.


The vineyards flourish at the top of the slopes or on the beginnings of the plateau, at an average altitude of between 230 and 280 meters, on either side of the verdant Serein valley. The soil is chalky to silty, and sandy in places.


In terms of climate, this valley enjoys a temperate-oceanic climate with continental tendencies. Sunshine levels in the Chablis vineyards are slightly lower than the national average.

AOC Petit Chablis

This Appellation d'Origine Controlée has existed since 1944. It covers vineyards on both sides of the Serein valley in the Yonne département. Petit Chablis rubs shoulders with other AOCs such as Chablis Grand Cru and Village Chablis Premier Cru.

Of all Chablis wines, Petit Chablis accounts for around 19% of production. It also benefits from the European label Appellation d'Origine Protégée - AOP.



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La Chablisienne - Petit-Chablis Cuvée Spéciale 1923 Authenticité Garantie 2022

chardonnay
mineral
delicate
sushi

"A lovely vintage to share without hesitation!"

This Petit Chablis has an expressive initial nose with fruity notes and a more mineral background. After aeration, citrus aromas and light herbal notes (rosemary) emerge, creating a fresh, delicate whole. On the palate, a lively attack is accompanied by tangy, lemony notes that bring energy. The finish is more mineral, with a fine expression of the limestone terroir that makes the whole wine salivating.

Domaine Simonnet-Febvre - Petit Chablis 2022

90/100 James Suckling

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89-90/100 Vert de Vin

chardonnay
mineral
finesse

"A pretty, charming white with a delicate touch, the ideal companion for all your aperitifs!"

"Lovely juicy nose that offers brightness and depth. Nicely marked by its terroir. Notes of zest, mesocarp and, more slightly, flat peach, combined with a fine touch of mandarin blossom and a very discreet hint of exotic fruit. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and deliciously gourmand, offering minerality, a little fat, smoothness, tension, roundness, juiciness and an airy quality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy lemon and white peach, and more lightly of crushed nectarine, combined with a touch of crushed pear and hints of white flowers, zest and a subtle mineral/rooty touch. Good length. (Vert de Vin 2023)

William Fèvre - Petit Chablis 2022

91/100 Decanter

chardonnay
light
saline final
aperitif

"The ideal companion for aperitifs with friends!"

"On the palate, notes of ripe greengage and a touch of peach. Plenty of volume, freshness and purity. A fine example of Petit Chablis that's already drinking well. Fèvre produces its Petit Chablis from purchased grapes". (Decanter 2023)

Domaine de la Motte - Petit Chablis 2022

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3.7/5 (7 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

chardonnay
harmonious
racy
aperitif

"A great introduction to this pleasure wine up for grabs!"

"Adrien Michaut is an adept of mixed ageing (tank and barrel), including for his Petit Chablis. This cuvée proves him right, seducing the tasters to no end. A highly aromatic nose of fresh fruit and citrus fruit is followed by a fleshy, crisp palate, where the fatness of the material marries the minerality. A racy, highly harmonious wine". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Isabelle et Denis Pommier - Petit Chablis Hautérivien 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

90/100 RVF

(Vintage 2021 notes)
chardonnay
balanced
to enjoy at any time
guaranteed fun

"Complete and salivating

Its airy, floral nose is an invitation to taste. The palate is frank, full and fresh, with a vinous harmony. The finish continues with a freshness that also brings a gourmet touch. A perfect balance between the minerality of the terroir and the mastery of ageing. A wine to be savored!

Domaine Billaud-Simon - Petit Chablis 2018

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3.7/5 (3 reviews)

16/20 Jancis Robinson

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86/100 Robert Parker

chardonnay
saline final
aperitif

"Aromas of pear, citrus oil and dried white flowers introduce the 2018 Petit Chablis, a medium-bodied, elegantly fleshy wine with lively acids and a saline finish. Bottled under Diam, it will drink well young." (Wine Advocate 2020)

La Chablisienne - Petit Chablis Pas Si Petit 2019

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3.9/5 (30 reviews)

chardonnay

"Salty and salivating!"

Ideal as an aperitif or with seafood, Pas si Petit reveals its finesse, with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit. Lime notes lend a lovely freshness to this cuvée, which asserts its Chablis origins. The saline length makes you salivate!

Domaine Charly Nicolle - Petit Chablis 2018

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3.7/5 (7 reviews)

15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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1*Étoile Hachette

(Notes vintage 2017)
citrus

A little Chablis, greedy and fruity, expressing yellow fruit and citrus. Superb tension lingers on the finish, showing a certain ageing potential. A beautiful Petit Chablis, full of charm and spirit!

Domaine Alain Geoffroy - Petit Chablis 2018

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3.7/5 (15 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

(2016 vintage notes)
chardonnay
aperitif

"A Petit Chablis from a great specialist!

Chablis wine specialist Alain Geoffroy produces a lively, fruity Petit Chablis. The lemony notes supported by a beautiful minerality are representative of this region, on soils of oyster shells. Ideal for aperitifs!

La Chablisienne - Petit Chablis Vibrant 2008

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3/5 (4 reviews)

This Petit Chablis Vibrant is, as usual, a lively, greedy wine offering a beautiful palette of exotic fruit and citrus aromas, rich and dense with a perfect balance between fatness and freshness. Fruity finish with exceptional length. Enjoy without delay!