{"title":"Chablis","description":"Chablis occupies a special place among white wines — its pure, unadorned expression of Chardonnay, with no oak influence, produces wines of extraordinary tension, precision and longevity. The appellation spans four quality levels: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru, with the seven Grand Cru vineyards — Blanchot, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur and Vaudésir — representing the pinnacle of the region. What makes Chablis unmistakable is its Kimmeridgian limestone and clay terroir, rich in fossilised oyster shells that lend a distinctive saline, flinty minerality unlike any other white wine in the world. Chablis pairs brilliantly with oysters, grilled fish, seafood pasta, goats cheese and lighter chicken dishes. At Wines Direct we source Chablis from independent producers who respect this terroir and let the vineyard speak for itself — no shortcuts, no manipulation, just honest Chardonnay from one of France's most iconic appellations.","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-seguinot-bordet-chablis","title":"Séguinot Bordet Chablis AOC France","description":"\u003cp\u003eSéguinot Bordet is a small, respected estate at the heart of the Chablis appellation, where the ancient Kimmeridgian limestone gives the region's Chardonnay its signature character — that distinctive, almost oyster-shell freshness that makes Chablis unlike any other white wine on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePale, bright, and focused. Green apple and lemon on the nose with that characteristic flinty note; the palate is dry and precise with real mouth-watering acidity and a long, mineral finish. The natural choice with oysters from Clare Island or Galway Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritics \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ 92 pts — Wine Enthusiast | Reviewed by Jancis Robinson | Featured at Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder — a Michelin-starred restaurant — and Atoboy NYC (Michelin Bib Gourmand — Michelin's award for exceptional food at moderate prices)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43627795120342,"sku":"10069","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10069-w.png?v=1684164177"},{"product_id":"domaine-christian-moreau-chablis-grand-cru-les-clos","title":"Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos AOC Burgundy France","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Clos is the greatest of Chablis' seven Grand Cru vineyards — a south-facing slope of pure Kimmeridgian limestone that has been producing transcendent Chardonnay for centuries. Maison Moreau, one of Chablis' most historic houses, produces a Les Clos of remarkable purity and focus that rewards patience in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale gold with a beautifully complex nose of citrus, oyster shell, white flowers, and that unmistakable chalky minerality that only Grand Cru Chablis delivers. On the palate it's tense, precise, and electrifying, with a finish that seems to go on forever. An outstanding wine at a fraction of the price of the top Burgundy Grands Crus. 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Seguinot Bordet has farmed here for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen apple, white blossom, and that distinctive Chablis flintiness on the nose. The palate is structured and long, with the kind of stony mineral backbone that only this part of Burgundy delivers. Outstanding with oysters, shellfish, or turbot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritics \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ 92 pts — Wine Enthusiast | Reviewed by Jancis Robinson | Featured at Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder — a Michelin-starred restaurant — and Atoboy NYC (Michelin Bib Gourmand — Michelin's award for exceptional food at moderate prices)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43785853239510,"sku":"10070","price":43.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10070-w.png?v=1688059327"},{"product_id":"chablis-moreau","title":"Christian Moreau Chablis AOC France","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon colour in the glass. Nose is instantly appealing with green apple, lime and flint coming through. Palate is classic Chablis, with oodles of stone and flint to the fore supported by lively citrus and crisp apple flavours. Finish is fresh and long with mouth-watering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCritics \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ On the wine list at fine dining establishments across Denmark, Norway, Germany, France, Australia and the USA — featured on Star Wine List, the global guide to great restaurant wine lists | From one of Chablis' most historic and respected estates, certified organic since 2013\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452393640272,"sku":"10254","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10254-w.png?v=1691058460"},{"product_id":"moreau-chablis-vaillon","title":"Christian Moreau Chablis Premier Cru 'Vaillons' AOC France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe appellation of Vaillons is located on the left bank of Chablis. 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This half-bottle Chablis shows crisp green apple, lemon zest, and classic flinty minerality. Elegant and refreshing. 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