plural Chablis
sha-ˈblēz 
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blēz
1
: a dry sharp white burgundy wine
2
: a semidry soft white California wine
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Buy Now: $166 Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Burgundy Christian Moreau has been an ambassador for Chablis for many years.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023
In total there are around 60,000 hectares (as a comparison, Bordeaux is around 110,000 ha and Chablis 5,800 ha).
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 June 2022
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023
In total there are around 60,000 hectares (as a comparison, Bordeaux is around 110,000 ha and Chablis 5,800 ha).
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 June 2022
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Word History
Etymology
French, from Chablis, town in France
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Chablis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chablis. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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