pinot blanc

noun

pi·​not blanc ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈbläⁿ How to pronounce pinot blanc (audio)
pē-ˈnō-
variants often Pinot Blanc
: a dry white wine similar to chardonnay

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Thomas Cheurlin’s project is still new but very promising with cuvées such as Terre Nacrée Blanc de blanc, Terre Natale Blanc de Noirs, and Terre de Nuances made from 100 % pinot blanc. Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 This blend is about one-third riesling, with the rest pinot blanc, muscat, pinot gris and gewürztraminer. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023 Although pinot blanc is indeed a grape, Alsace wines called pinot blanc can be made entirely of auxerrois, a grape that is widely planted in the region, or in a blend with pinot blanc. New York Times, 24 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for pinot blanc

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "white pinot"

First Known Use

circa 1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot blanc was circa 1948

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“Pinot blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20blanc. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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