The French wine region of Burgundy may be small in size but its influence is huge in the world of wine. Located in the east-central part of France, Burgundy has five primary wine growing areas (not including Beaujolais and Châtillonnais): Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. Chablis - This growing region is located furthest north and is geographically set apart from the rest of Burgundy. The dominant soil is called “Kimmeridgian” limestone. Its white, chalky texture is great at retaining and reflecting the warmth of the sun, sorely needed this far north, which also helps the grapes ripen and gives the wines a purity and crispness that just says, “Sha-blee!” All wines in Chablis are white and made with Chardonnay grapes. Mâconnais - Located between the town of Tournus and Saint-Véran, the Mâconnais lies at the crossroads between Northern and Southern France. The change is striking. As you travel south, even the buildings appear different — more Mediterranean in color and style with curved tiles on the rooftops. The climate is decidedly warmer too; in fact, harvest begins a full two weeks earlier here than in Chablis. The influence of the warmer climate shows up in the well-structured Chardonnays, with notes of ripe stone fruits, honeysuckle, citrus peel, and wild herbs. Look for these fine Burgundy wines, available @LCBO: Terres Secrètes Les Préludes Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018 VINTAGES# 13133 $18.95 90 Pts La Chablisienne Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2018 VINTAGES# 215525 $27.95 90 Pts Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Chablis 2020 VINTAGES# 289371 $27.95 91 Pts Denis Race Montmains 1er Cru Chablis 2018 VINTAGES# 557710 $37.95 🛒 SHOP the LINK in BIO: https://foursixty.com/vinexx/218257827/ @lachablisienne1923 #LaChablisienne #Chablis #Burgundy #Chardonnay #sauvignonblanc #whitewine #finewine #bestwine #Frenchwine #winelovers #winetime #instawine #winepairing #mywinemoment #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #wineoftheday #winestagram #winesofinstagram #LCBO #Vinexx #igerstoronto #torontolife #the6ix #blogto #torontoliving #yyz #416 #igtoronto #WeekendWine