Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Blanc de Blancs Champagne is the most elegant and refined style within Champagne. This wine is made exclusively from white grapes, almost always 100% Chardonnay, resulting in a pure, fresh, dry, and mineral expression. At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Blanc de Blancs in styles from sleek aperitif champagnes to rich vintage cuvées with impressive depth.

What is Blanc de Blancs?

Blanc de Blancs literally means "white of white" and refers to Champagnes made exclusively from white grapes. Traditionally, this is Chardonnay , the grape synonymous with freshness, finesse, and extended aging. By using a single grape variety, this style achieves a tighter, more defined flavor structure and a brighter aromatic profile.

Origin and vineyards

The best Blanc de Blancs Champagne comes from the Côte des Blancs , a subregion south of Épernay. Villages like Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant, and Oger are world-famous for their Grand Cru status and the chalky, calcareous soils that impart tension, minerality, and freshness.
Chardonnay thrives here thanks to the cool location and perfect drainage. Beyond the Côte des Blancs, Blanc de Blancs is also found in the Montagne de Reims, Aube, and Vallée de la Marne, where the style is often slightly rounder and riper due to different microclimates and soils.

Style and vinification

Blanc de Blancs is known for its pale straw-yellow color with a greenish sheen , especially in young, non-vintage Champagnes. The aroma is fresh and refined, with notes of citrus, white flowers, green apple, and sometimes chalky minerality.
With longer aging, such as with vintage Blanc de Blancs, richer aromas of brioche, honey, and hazelnut develop. This style is always made using the traditional method , with long aging on the yeast cells for added complexity and a fine mousse.

How do I store and serve Blanc de Blanc Champagne?

Blanc de Blancs is one of the most ageable Champagne styles. Non-vintage Blanc de Blancs reaches its peak within three to six years, while vintage Blanc de Blancs can often age for ten to twenty years or longer due to its high acidity and pure Chardonnay structure.
Serve Blanc de Blancs chilled at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in a tulip-shaped glass to fully express both its finesse and aromas. Preferably not in a flute.

Buy Blanc de Blancs at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find a carefully selected selection of Blanc de Blancs: from crisp, minerally Côte des Blancs Champagnes to rich vintage cuvées with impressive depth. Perfect as a luxurious aperitif, with refined dishes, or as a stylish choice for a special occasion.