Blanc de Noirs
ReferenceChampagne, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne
ABV12-12.5% — Champagne standard
Sub-styles
Pinot Noir ChampagneRed Grape Sparkling
Tasting Notes
Red apple, stone fruit, brioche, strawberry cream, toasted almond, white cherry, wild mushroom, biscuit. Should taste richer and rounder than Blanc de Blancs — if it's lean and mineral, the winemaker missed the point.
Brand Guide
Well
Mumm Blanc de Noirs ($35-45)
Call
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Noirs ($50-65)
Premium
Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises ($300-400)
Top Shelf
Krug Clos d'Ambonnay ($2,500+)
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The Story
White wine from red grapes—Pinot's weight and texture without its color, pressed cold before the skins speak.