Jacqueline Friedrich , author of the guide The Wines of France , posted this comment as a reply. Plant Sauvignon Blanc in a Grand Cru vineyard of Chablis, treat it well, and you’ll have a great white wine. Nossiter, hyperventilating with a glass of Chablis on a terrace on the Place de l’Odeon with Charlotte Rampling. Spare me. MORE >>

My maternal grandfather loved the great wines of France and Italy. My responsibilities at the Wine Advocate are to review the wines of Italy, Champagne, California and Burgundy, specifically the Cote d’Or and Chablis. There’s a new order at the Wine Advocate. He took a break from tasting in Burgundy, where he is now, to respond. MORE >>

Bernard Defaix Chablis * Purchased at D&M Wines on Fillmore ($20). stars France USA 2009 NV Chablis 2010 1 star Paso Robles Champagne Cotes du Rhone 4 starsNV Aubry Champagne * (from Andronicos). Deep dull straw color, almost gold. Hay, dried nuts and tart peaches on the nose. Very mild effervescence. 2009 Dom. Good value. MORE >>

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon round it all out, along with Petit Sirah and Merlot. Almost like an expensive Chablis, one can sense the minerality and long racy finish. Some excellent wines this week, an assortment of reds and whites from around the globe. Though diverse as a group, what unites them is their distinctive terroir. MORE >>

This is ripe but controlled and perfectly balanced, absolutely drinkable Cabernet Franc. 2007 Domaine Oudin Chablis Les Serres , not more than $27. This is Chablis for the Chablis lover - full of iodine and marine aromas and flavors. Check out their new website , by the way - it's a million times better now. MORE >>