Rising demand and the ravages of harsh weather in 2016 mean that admirers of one of the world’s most famous white wines may need to consider other options. Andy Howard MW recommends his top 30 palate-refreshing dry whites...
Chablis alternatives: 30 fresh whites
Chablis is one of the best-known and most distinctive wines. It is recognised around the world by consumers who crave the steely and mineral-charged expression of Chardonnay which characterises its individual, cool climate origin in northern Burgundy.
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