"Blanc de noirs are very interesting, and often more complex than blanc de blancs, so they should be more popular," says head sommelier Philippe Meurger, who manages the wine program at Hostellerie de Levernois, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, in Burgundy. He finds that true Champagne lovers tend to have some familiarity with blanc de noirs, "but they are not commercialized enough," he notes.
If you've only been drinking blanc de blancs, says Meurger, tasting a good blanc de noirs is "a bit special." Blanc de noirs wines tend to be full-bodied, rich and exceptionally food-friendly, with a delicate hit of savoriness and red fruit.
Despite Champagne's ubiquity, the casual bubbles appreciator may not be so familiar with one of its most delicious styles—and French wine pros think that should change.
Here's what you need to know about the elegant and robust sparkling wine that industry pros want on more people's radars.
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