Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs

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Chardonnay in its purest Champagne form . Blanc de Blancs delivers precision, lift and minerality. From chalky elegance to long-aged depth, this collection showcases a style prized for finesse, freshness and clarity. What is Blanc de Blancs? Blanc de Blancs means “white of whites,” a term for Champagne made exclusively from white grapes, almost always Chardonnay. A few rare producers may include small amounts of Arbane, Petit Meslier or Pinot Blanc, but the style is defined by Chardonnay’s purity. Expect citrus, green apple and white flowers with a chalky mineral edge. With time in bottle, the wines develop brioche, honey and roasted nut complexity. How It Tastes Citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit Fresh orchard fruit such as apple and pear Floral characters of honeysuckle and jasmine Mineral accents of chalk and oyster shell With age: brioche, butter, hazelnut and honey Styles in the Collection Non-Vintage Blanc de Blancs : crisp and approachable, ideal as an aperitif Vintage Blanc de Blancs : complex and structured, made to age Prestige Blanc de Blancs : icons such as Champagne Salon and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Wines Worth Knowing Champagne Salon — rare, long-lived Blanc de Blancs Ruinart — luminous, archetypal Blanc de Blancs Taittinger Comtes de Champagne — benchmark Grand Cru Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires — richness and longevity Delamotte — classic Côte des Blancs expression Serving and Pairing Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C in a tulip glass to capture the aromas Pair with oysters, scallops, sushi or creamy cheeses Cellaring : store horizontally in a cool, dark place around 10–12°C to develop a creamy texture and nutty detail Blanc de Blancs Questions, Answered What does Blanc de Blancs mean? It translates to “white of whites” and indicates Champagne made exclusively from white grapes, usually Chardonnay. How is Blanc de Blancs different from Blanc de Noirs? Blanc de Blancs is Chardonnay-led and typically fresher and more mineral-driven. Blanc