Definition

Noun: A type of dry white wine, specifically from the Chablis region of Burgundy, France, or a similar wine produced elsewhere. It is typically made from Chardonnay grapes and is known for its crisp, dry, and often mineral-driven flavor profile.

Usage

This term is used to refer to a specific style of white wine originating from a famous French wine region. It describes the wine's type, origin, and characteristic taste.

Examples

• The sommelier recommended a white Burgundy to pair with the grilled fish.
• This California Chardonnay is made in the style of a white Burgundy.
• For a special occasion, they opened a bottle of premier cru white Burgundy.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in wine criticism and tasting notes to denote a specific, high-quality style of unoaked or lightly oaked Chardonnay, emphasizing purity of fruit and acidity over richness from oak aging.
• In a broader, non-appellation context, "white Burgundy" can sometimes be used to describe any white wine from the Burgundy region, though the classic reference is to Chablis.

Variants and Related Words

• Burgundy: Primarily refers to red wine from the same region (made from Pinot Noir grapes). The color "burgundy" is named after this red wine.
• Chablis: A specific appellation within Burgundy producing the most classic style of white Burgundy.
• Chardonnay: The grape variety from which white Burgundy is made.

Synonyms

• Chablis
• White wine from Burgundy
• (In style) Crisp, dry Chardonnay

Notes on Meaning

The meaning can shift slightly based on context: 1. Specific/Literal: A white wine produced under the appellation laws of the Burgundy region in France. 2. Stylistic/General: Any dry white wine, often Chardonnay, made in a similar crisp and refined style, regardless of its geographic origin.

Noun

1. dry white table wine of Chablis, France or a wine resembling it