August Wine of the Month

“Blanc de Noirs” translates to “white from black”, which sounds mysterious but is actually quite simple. It means you’re drinking a white wine made from black (red) grapes. In our case, that’s primarily Syrah and Grenache from the Mediterranean coast, where the grapes soak up plenty of sunshine and coastal breezes.

While these grapes usually star in deep red wines, their inner flesh is pale. So when the grapes are gently pressed, and the skins are whisked away immediately, the result is a light, delicate white wine that feels like a fun plot twist. Same grapes, totally different personality.

This style comes from the South of France, where winemakers have perfected the art of turning red grapes into pale, refreshing wines. One of the early techniques, called saignée (“bleeding off”), was originally meant to concentrate red wines, but winemakers quickly discovered that the juice they removed made an incredibly drinkable rosé. And just like that, a regional icon was born.

For our Blanc de Noirs from the Vin de Méditerranée, the winemaking team pulled the juice off the skins right away to keep the color as pale as possible. No skin contact means no drama, just pure, clean flavor. What you get is a wine that highlights the pretty red-fruit notes of Grenache and the subtle spice of Syrah in a soft, refreshing style. It is a gentle reminder that sometimes the best things in life happen when you keep things light.