La Chablisienne Wines

La Chablisienne has been part of our wine range at Cheers for more than 15 years. Our relationship began with an article praising the quality and value of its wines. We ordered samples, held a tasting and liked what we found enough to start importing directly. It's a partnership that has continued ever since, giving our customers access to a carefully chosen range from one of Chablis' best-known producers.

The Story Behind La Chablisienne

Founded in 1923, La Chablisienne is a cooperative of winegrowers based in the village of Chablis, in northern Burgundy, France. Its growers work across the region's different vineyard sites, while the winery brings their expertise together to create wines that reflect the area's distinctive character.

Chablis is famous for dry white wines made from Chardonnay. The region's limestone-rich soils and relatively cool climate help produce wines known for their fresh acidity, citrus and orchard fruit flavours and mineral character. The precise balance of fruit, texture and complexity varies with the vineyard and style.

Understanding the Different Chablis Styles

Petit Chablis is generally the freshest and lightest style, with crisp acidity and bright fruit flavours. It's a welcoming place to begin if you're new to the region.

Chablis offers greater depth while retaining the clean, refreshing profile associated with the area. Some wines are ready to enjoy young, while others develop more complexity with time.

Chablis Premier Cru comes from recognised vineyard sites with distinctive growing conditions. These wines can offer extra concentration, texture and ageing potential.

Chablis Grand Cru sits at the top of the appellation hierarchy. Produced from a small group of prestigious vineyards, these wines are often more layered and capable of developing beautifully in the bottle.

Why We Import La Chablisienne Directly

For us, importing wine is about more than adding another label to the shelves. It means tasting carefully, knowing the producer and being confident enough in the wines to recommend them to customers.

Dafydd is particularly fond of the producer's old-vine Chablis, Les Venerables. As he puts it, "It over delivers every time I taste it." That personal experience, alongside the range's consistent quality, explains why we've maintained the relationship for so long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Chablisienne wine made from Chardonnay?

Its Chablis white wines are made from Chardonnay. The producer also makes other Burgundy wines, including Pinot Noir, so not every bottle in this collection is Chardonnay.

What is the difference between Petit Chablis and Chablis?

Both are dry Chardonnay wines from the Chablis region. Petit Chablis is typically lighter and especially fresh, while Chablis can offer greater depth and complexity.

Is Chablis a good wine with food?

Yes. Its freshness makes it a particularly good match for seafood, shellfish, fish dishes and lighter creamy sauces.

Why buy La Chablisienne from Cheers?

We've imported wines from this producer directly for over 15 years, choosing bottles based on our own tastings and long-standing relationship.