The Chablis wine region is the northernmost sector of Burgundy, France, and also the name of a town located there.

All wines in the appellations are white wines from Chardonnay grapes (although there are some smaller minor appellations nearby that produce wines from Pinot Noir, Aligoté, Sauvignon Blanc and others).

Chablis is often referred to as having a goût de pierre à fusil, or gunflint character. Another oft-mentioned characterization is that of "wet rocks". The fruit flavor is less intense than elsewhere in Burgundy, as Chablis' northern location produces grapes that just barely reach an acceptable level of ripeness. There are often flavors of green apples, pineapples, lemon and pink grapefruits. Finally the wines are also typified by their strong acidity, the Grand and Premier Cru wines are at their best after 5 - 10 years of cellaring. However, the Petit Chablis and Chablis appellations are best drunk young.

Use of the name "Chablis"

Before the use of varietal labeling became the norm in the New World, wine producers borrowed the names of wines that their products resembled and with which consumers would be familiar. This practice is now rare and virtually limited to some inexpensive jug wines.