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Further south, in the districts of Macon and Beau-
jolais, a large quantity of wine is also made, and,
although generally cheaper than the wine from the
Cote d'Or,is both soimd and palatable.
CHABLIS is the white wine produced by the famous
vineyards of the httle town of the same name also
situate in the Burgundy district. Similar wines
are produced at Pouilly, Meursault and Mon-
trachet. These delicate white wines with the crisp
flinty flavoiu: should be served cold, contrary to their
red brethren ofBurgundy which are served at the tem
perature ofthe dining room. Chablis and oysters form
a perfect combination.
BORDEAUX WHITE WINEScome chiefly from
the districts of Graves, Barsac or Sauternes: those
from the former being of a dry nature, while those
from the Sauternes and Barsac districts are distinctly
sweet on the palate;such wines as Chateaux d'Yquem,
Filhot and Rieussec are very luscious and ideal with
dessert.
CHAMPAGNE is produced in the hilly cotmtry
around the well-known city of Rheims, and is the
result of careful blending of the produce of various
delicate vines by the Shipper.
The wine is bottled at an earlier stage than is the case
with other wines, and fermentation continues in
bottle, thus producing that dehghtful, natural sparkle
which is so much appreciated. Seven years is usually
required after the gathering of the grapes before a
vintage champagne is shipped to this country.
CLARET is the synonym for red wines made in the
country surrounding the old French town ofBordeaux.
The Medoc, which is the principal wine-producing
district, is comprised of many parishes, the chief and