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and why was it formed ?
Launched in March 2000, the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis has a simple aim : to defend and promote the quality of Chablis Grand Cru wines. It is a voluntary, non-profit-making association of 15 vineyard owners, situated within the appellation Chablis Grand Cru. The surface represented by the Union members amounts to over 50 hectares out of a total 100. Only 7 named vineyards (a mere 2% of the total Chablis appellation) have the status of Chablis Grand Cru : Blanchots, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, and Vaudésir. They constitute the historical core of the Chablis and all lie on a Kimmeridgian soil base. As with its illustrious ancestor, l'Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, this association will promote the wines of its members through tastings and seminars, both in Chablis and around the world. It also aims to have an educational role amongst it's members, encouraging them to further develop the quality of their wines. The official inauguration on September 9th brings together key members of the international wine press for the most extensive tastings of Chablis Grand Cru wines ever organised. The weekend is also intended to present all members of the Union and stimulate thought about the intrinsic characteristics of Chablis Grands Crus. The 15 founder-members of the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis (U.G.C.C.)
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