blanc de blancs

White wine made from white grapes. By contrast, blanc de noirs is white wine made from black grapes; the skins are removed before fermentation.

[BLAHN duh BLAHN; BLAHNGK duh BLAHNGK] French phrase meaning "white wine from white grapes." This term is used to describe champagnes made exclusively from the white Chardonnay grape. It also refers to white wines made entirely from white grapes, rather than from a blend using some red grapes. See also blanc de noirs.

[BLAHN duh BLAHN; BLAHNGK duh BLAHNGK] French phrase meaning "white wine from white grapes." The term originated in France's champagne region (where most champagnes are made from a combination of the white chardonnay grape and the red pinot noir grape) to describe champagne made entirely from Chardonnay. Blanc de blancs are usually light and delicate. The term also refers to still wines. See also blanc de noir.