blanc de noirs
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The French term meaning "white wine from red grapes." This phrase is used for
CHAMPAGNES and other sparkling wines that are made entirely from
PINOT NOIR grapes. Occasionally the term blanc de noirs refers to still (nonsparkling) wines made from
CABERNET SAUVIGNON,
PINOT NOIR or
ZINFANDEL. The color of blanc de noirs wines varies in hue from pale pink to apricot to salmon. See also
BLANC DE BLANCS.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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