Chablis

I recalled that the steward, in serving us, had recommended an excellent Chablis which, no doubt, had come from the professor's table.

Stepan Arkadyevitch slowly emptied his glass of Chablis, never taking his eyes off Levin.

A roasted mallard duck, thought Soapy, would be about the thing--with a bottle of Chablis, and then Camembert, a demi-tasse and a cigar.

Meantime the retainer goes round, like a gloomy Analytical Chemist: always seeming to say, after 'Chablis, sir?'--'You wouldn't if you knew what it's made of.'

Nevertheless, just in front of the extreme end of the iron seat stood a small round restaurant table, and on this stood a small bottle of Chablis and a plate of almonds and raisins.

CHABLIS PS28.99, WAITROSE Heading to the south-west of Chablis, the only drawback to a good Burgundy blonde from the Vaillons vineyards is the price - it can bring a tear to the eye.

PS12 Asda Chablis Asda A classic French chardonnay - this wine is crisp, citrusy and also has lots of mineral flavours.

The Louis Soufflot Chablis 2015 also won big at the IWSC, picking up a bronze award.

THIS week top top-notch wines from Chablis show why it's a perennial favourite for summer drinking in the UK and a superb Father's Day gift idea.

| Simmonet-Febvre 2015 Chablis, Premier Cru Vaillons, France (PS28.99, Waitrose Cellar) CHARDONNAY lovers fond of a sleek Chablis - with delicate aromas of white flowers and the purity of fruit you find in a premier cru that's laced with minerally characteristics, ripeness and freshness - will adore this beautifully balanced, un-oaked style.