Pinot Noir Blanc, also known as Blanc de Noir, is a white wine that is made from the Pinot Noir grapes. It might sound confusing as Pinot Noir is known for producing some of the world's finest red wines, but it's all about the winemaking process. The flesh of the Pinot Noir grape is white, so if you press it quickly enough after picking, you can make a white wine out of it.
The Blanc de Noir varietal tends to have a fuller body and richer texture compared to other white wines and can display a wide range of flavors such as pear, apple, tropical fruit, almond, and even some subtle berry notes from the Pinot Noir grape skin. The wine also often carries a distinct crisp acidity.
This wine pairs well with a wide range of foods due to its complexity and body, especially with seafood, poultry, and cream-based dishes. Due to the rarity and labor-intensive process of creating Pinot Noir Blanc, they can be a bit more expensive than other white wines.
The name "Blanc de Noir" in itself means "white from black" in French, which perfectly depicts its unique creation process. This varietal is grown in several regions around the world, but it’s most prominently found in Champagne, France, and in various parts of the United States, particularly in Oregon and California.
