blanc de blancs
[ 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.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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