Blanc de Blancs Champagne is made from which grape?

• A. Chardonnay
• B. Pinot Noir
• C. Meunier
• D. Riesling

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that Blanc de Blancs means white Champagne made entirely from white grapes. In Champagne, the three primary varieties are Chardonnay (white) and the red-skinned grapes Pinot Noir and Meunier. Blanc de Blancs is produced exclusively from Chardonnay, giving a wine that’s typically light, bright, and often with crisp acidity and citrus notes. The other grapes listed aren’t used alone to make Blanc de Blancs: Pinot Noir and Meunier are red-skinned varieties that, when used to craft Champagne, usually lead to Blanc de Noirs or blended styles. Riesling isn’t a Champagne grape at all, so it isn’t used in traditional Champagne production.