blanc de blanc
[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.
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