About Blanc de Noir
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Price Range
- ¥3,700-4,000
- Alcohol
- 10.5%
Blanc de Noir from Oreilles de Chat in Chino City, Nagano, made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in Hara Village. The grapes are pressed before fermentation using the same method as white winemaking, so the wine retains a faint pink tint from the skins while showing the mouthfeel of a red wine rather than a typical white.
A rare Japanese Blanc de Noir that blurs the line between red and white — the texture of Pinot Noir without the tannin, worth seeking out.
New to wine?
A great way to taste Pinot Noir's character without committing to a full red — chilled, food-friendly, and easy to enjoy.
Food Pairings
Its red-wine-like texture with white-wine freshness makes it versatile: try it with grilled chicken, charcuterie, or mushroom dishes that need a touch of structure alongside bright acidity.
When to drink it
An intriguing conversation starter for a dinner party, or a food-pairing wine for home cooking.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Noir from Hara Village, Nagano. Vinified with a white-wine method: whole clusters are pressed before fermentation to limit skin contact, leaving only a faint pink hue while still drawing out the variety's structure.
About the producer
Oreilles de ChatFather-daughter winery reviving Nagano's volcanic slopes茅野市, 長野県 · Founded 2023Visit the producer page →More wines from Oreilles de Chat
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Blanc de Noir a white wine or a red wine?
- It's a white wine made from the red grape Pinot Noir. The juice is pressed off the skins before fermentation, as with white winemaking, so only a faint pink tint remains and no tannin develops.
- What does Oreilles de Chat's Blanc de Noir taste like?
- It has the freshness and pale color of a white wine but a fuller, more structured mouthfeel reminiscent of a light red, with delicate red-berry and floral notes from the Pinot Noir.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its body pairs well with grilled chicken, mushroom dishes, and Japanese fare like teriyaki or grilled white fish that carry a bit of umami weight.
- Where do the grapes come from?
- The Pinot Noir grapes are grown in Hara Village, Nagano, near Oreilles de Chat's home base in Chino City along the Venus Line.
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