Chablis

noun

Cha·​blis sha-ˈblē How to pronounce Chablis (audio)
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blē
plural Chablis sha-ˈblēz How to pronounce Chablis (audio)
shə-,
shä-;
ˈsha-(ˌ)blēz
1
: a dry sharp white burgundy wine
2
: a semidry soft white California wine

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In the lower container, silver takes on a softer look—and feel—with the velvety leaves of licorice plant, 'Angel Wings’ senecio, and ‘Mori’s Strain’ artemisia; dainty ‘Pink Chablis’ lamium flowers lend a touch of color. Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025 And vegetarian favorite Ratatouille goes well with a chardonnay from Mâconnais or Chablis for its crispness. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 Other trailblazers in the class of inductees include The Lady Chablis, one of the earliest prominent trans performers, and Alan L. Hart, a physician who is thought to be one of the first trans men to have transitioned. James Factora, Them., 7 May 2025 Burgundy labels will feature places like Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, or Meursault. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 What to try: Joseph Drouhin Côte de Nuits-Villages (Pinot Noir), Domaine William Fèvre Chablis (Chardonnay) Champagne: The Most Celebrated Bubbles Nothing says celebration like Champagne, but this iconic region produces more than just party fizz. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 People were ordering bottles of Premier Cru Chablis, and having oysters for lunch. Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 17 Mar. 2025 Signature Sip: Their Chablis Côte aux Prêtres stands out for its minerality.​ Ideal For: Chablis lovers who want their whites steely, complex, and full of personality—just like the woman behind them. Lela London, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Spectacular Chardonnay is made in California, Oregon, or New York today, but Chardonnay from Chablis or Champagne in France are totally unique products. Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Chablis, town in France

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chablis was in 1664

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“Chablis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chablis. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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