🍷 Blanc de blancs
White wine, most often sparkling, made only from white grape varieties.
Blanc de blancs means "white from whites". It names a white wine, more often sparkling, made only from white grapes. The term arose in France but now appears on labels in many countries.
In champagne it usually means wine from Chardonnay alone. It is light and fresh, with notes of citrus, apple and white flowers, and often high acidity. Next to it stands blanc de noirs, "white from blacks": also a white wine, but made from dark grapes, above all Pinot Noir, pressed quickly without skin contact. Blanc de blancs is generally finer and more elegant, while blanc de noirs is fuller.
The name signals a principle rather than a grape. It is tied to white wine in general and to champagne in particular. It is served chilled as an aperitif, and with oysters, fish and light starters. Like any alcohol, it is best drunk in moderation.
Links
- Part of
- 🍷 White wine
- Where it is made
- 🗺️ French wine
- Related to
- 🍇 Chardonnay
- Similar and different
- 🍷 Champagne, 🍷 Blanc de noirs
Frequently asked questions
What does blanc de blancs mean?
"White from whites": a white wine made only from white grapes.
What is champagne blanc de blancs made from?
Usually Chardonnay alone.
How is blanc de blancs different from blanc de noirs?
Blanc de blancs is made from white grapes; blanc de noirs from dark grapes, mainly Pinot Noir, without skin contact.
Similar
🍷 Blanc de noirs · 🍷 Grower Champagne · 🍷 Prestige cuvée · 🍷 Rosé Champagne · 🍷 Ratafia de Champagne · 🍷 Kir royal
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