Où se trouve le Chablais ?

Où se trouve le Chablais ?

Le Chablais suisse (Chablais vaudois et Chablais valaisan) est situé à l'extrémité vaudoise et valaisanne du lac Léman, en aval de la haute vallée du Rhône, sur les grandes voies reliant l'Italie au travers de la Suisse à la France du nord, la Belgique, les Pays-Bas et la vallée du Rhin.

Quelles sont les communes du Chablais ?

Le Chablais Haut-Savoyard Un territoire à vocation résidentielle et touristique réparti sur les sept cantons de Abondance, Le Biot, Douvaine, Evian-les-Bains, Thonon Ville, Thonon-Est et Thonon-Ouest., soit 61 communes pour une population d'environ 106.000 habitants.

What is Chablais wine?

• Chablais is an appellation of the Swiss Canton of Vaud, encompassing five communes on the right bank of the Rhone as it enters Lake Geneva (known locally as "Lac Léman"). Not be confused with Chablis, in France, the area - as with the wider Vaud - is known for producing fresh, mineral white wines, mainly from Chasselas.

What is the Chablais region?

• The Chablais region boasts nearly 600 hectares (1,400 acres) of vineyard and sits at the gateway to the dramatic Rhône valley at the eastern end of Lake Geneva. Here, the glacial waters of the Rhône river exit the valley and enter the lake. Chablais: vineyards, castles and mountains.

What are the characteristics of Chablis?

• Chablis wines are characterized by their greenish-yellow color and clarity. The racy, green apple -like acidity is a trademark of the wines and can be noticeable in the bouquet. The acidity can mellow with age and Chablis are some of the longest living examples of Chardonnay.

What is Chablis Appellation d'origine contrôlée?

• The Chablis Appellation d'origine contrôlée is required to use Chardonnay grapes solely. The grapevines around the town of Chablis make a dry white wine renowned for the purity of its aroma and taste.