Blanc Sentence Examples

Its publication was interrupted by the revolution of 1848, when Louis Blanc became a member of the provisional government.

As far back as 1839 Louis Blanc had vehemently opposed the idea of a Napoleonic restoration, predicting that it would be "despotism without glory," "the Empire without the Emperor."

Louis Blanc possessed a picturesque and vivid style, and considerable power of research; but the fervour with which he expressed his convictions, while placing him in the first rank of orators, tended to turn his historical writings into political pamphlets.

Thence for a short way the direction is north to the Col de la Seigne, and then north-east along the crest of the Mont Blanc chain, which culminates in the peak of Mont Blanc (15,782 ft.), the loftiest in the Alps.

In the case of the Western Alps (minus the bit from the chain of Mont Blanc to the Simplon, which followed the fortunes of the Valais), a prolonged struggle for the Alpine region took place between the feudal lords of Savoy, the Dauphine and Provence.

It was translated into French by Mauvillon (1753) and by the Abbe le Blanc (1754).

Blanc, R.S.A., is one of the finest modern ecclesiastical structures in Scotland.

But about half a mile below Geneva this limpidity is disturbed by the pouring in of the turbid torrent of the Arve (left), descending from the glaciers of the Mont Blanc range, the two currents for some distance refusing to mix.

Of general works on Louis Philippe's reign may be mentioned Louis Blanc, Hist.

Blanc (2nd ed., 1859); Comtesse de Choiseul-Gouffier, Memoires historiques sur l'empereur Alexandre (1829), and Reminiscences sur l'empereur Alexandre I., &c. (Paris, 1862); Rulemann Friedrich Eylert, Charakterziige and historische Fragmente aus dem Leben Konig Friedrich Wilhelm's III.

In 1859 he passed a night on the very top of Mont Blanc in company with John Tyndall.

Mont Blanc is not mentioned by travellers until after the middle of the 18th century.

It is used as a pigment under the name of "permanent white" or blanc fixe.

It was the speeches of Ledru-Rollin and Louis Blanc at working-men's banquets in Lille, Dijon and Chalons that really heralded the revolution.

He was minister of the interior in the provisional government, and was also a member of the executive committee appointed by the Constituent Assembly, from which Louis Blanc and the extremists were excluded.

It will be observed from this table that it is not often that a greater slope of snow-covered mountain side is observable in the Himalaya than that which is afforded by the familiar view of Mont Blanc from Chamonix.

On this side lies the culminating summit of the range, the doubleheaded Byelukha (the Mont Blanc of the Altai), whose summits reach 14,890 and 14,560 ft.

The suggestion made in 1789 by Jean Claude de la Metherie (1743-1817), the editor of the Journal de physique, that this might be done by calcining with charcoal the sulphate of soda formed from salt by the action of oil of vitriol, did not succeed in practice because the product was almost entirely sulphide of soda, but it gave Le Blanc, as he himself acknowledged, a basis upon which to work.

In the following September Le Blanc was granted a patent for fifteen years, and shortly afterwards a factory was started at Saint-Denis, near Paris.

Le Blanc had no choice but to reveal the secrets of his process, and he had the misfortune to see his factory dismantled and his stocks of raw and finished materials sold.

It contains the loftiest summits of the entire range, fully a dozen exceeding Mont Blanc in altitude (see table below).

Le Blanc, Ber., 1888, 21, p. 2299), or by treatment with phosphorus oxychloride followed by the reduction of the resulting dichlorisoquinoline with hydriodic acid (S.

In French Louis Blanc's Histoire de la Revolution (12 vols., Paris, 1847-1862), and Michelet's Histoire de la Revolution Francaise (9 vols., Paris, 1847-1853), are the most elaborate of the older works.

He was a deputy to the National Convention for the department of Seine-et-Oise, and was sent on a mission to organize the new department of Mont Blanc. He was thus absent during the trial of Louis XVI., but he made it known that he approved of the condemnation of the king, and would probably have voted for the death penalty.

He corresponded with Louis Blanc, George Sand and Proudhon, and collaborated with the journalists of the Left, Degeorge, Peauger and Souplet.

Moreover, it has been well seen by Hansky from the observatory on the summit of Mont Blanc.

The Cordillera of the Andes in Tierra del Fuego is formed of crystalline schists, and culminates in the snowcapped peaks of Mount Darwin and Mount Sarmiento (7200 ft.), which contains glaciers of greater extent than those of Mont Blanc. The extent of the glaciers is considerable in this region, which, geographically, is more complex than was formerly supposed.

In this two-part feature, Michelle le Blanc and Colin Odell exhume the career of one of cinema's greatest eccentrics.

Meanwhile, make the lemon and dill beurre blanc.

Alex Rider also has a severe haircut in the second book Point Blanc.

They joined other Band Service members on an expedition up Mont Blanc to raise money for the Five Star Scanner Appeal.

So again, a few days' observations on the top of Mont Blanc (4810 metres) by le Cadet (26) in August and September 1902, showed only a single period, with maximum between 3 and 4 P. M., and minimum about 3 A.M.

On Mont Blanc, Le Cadet (43) Found Q Largest From I To 3 P.M., The Value At Either Of These Hours Being More Than Double That At I I A.M.

The wood of the durmast oak is commonly heavier and of a darker colour, hence the other is sometimes called by woodmen the white oak, and in France is known as the "chene blanc."

Next comes the Stura, which rises in the glaciers of the Roche Melon; then the Orca, flowing through the Val di Locana; and then the Dora Baltea, one of the greatest of all the Alpine tributaries of the Po, which has its source in the glaciers of Mont Blanc, above Courmayeur, and thence descends through the Val d'Aosta for about 70 m.

Peruzzi, Lanza and Bonghi pleaded for equal friendship with all powers, and especially with France; Crispi, Minghetti, Cadorna and others, including Blanc, secretary-general to the foreign office, openly favored a pro-Austrian policy.

An indispensable preliminary was the virtual elimination of oxygen-absorption in the earth's atmosphere, and his bold project of establishing an observatory on the top of Mont Blanc was prompted by a perception of the advantages to be gained by reducing the thickness of air through which observations have to be made.

To the south is the valley of the Arve (descending from the snows of the Mont Blanc chain), which unites with that of the Rhone a little below the town; while behind the Arve the grey and barren rocks of the Petit Saleve rise like a wall, which in turn is overtopped by the distant and ethereal snows of Mont Blanc. Yet the actual site of the town is not as picturesque as that of several other spots in Switzerland.

Imagine views of Mont Blanc and skiing through spruce forests from your own Alpine home.

The most popular white wine varieties are Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc (sometimes called Fume Blanc) and Chardonnay.

Riesling is a light white, while Chardonnay tends to be heavier and Sauvignon Blanc falls somewhere in between.

Other white wines include Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Semillon and Muscat, which is a popular sweet wine.

There are also Blanc de Blanc wines, made entirely of white grapes, Blanc de Noir, made from red grapes and Rose champagne, a dark pink, rich combination of red and white grapes.

Kina Lillet is no longer sold, but Lillet Blanc makes an excellent substitute.

A small pinch of quinine powder or a touch of tonic water (no more than an eighth of a tablespoon) will do the trick if Blanc is the Lillet of your choice.

Don't be shaken - or stirred - if the bitter aperitif of Blanc with quinine powder is not your favorite taste.

There are plenty of great substitutes for the Blanc you may use for a taste that is a bit less overpowering.

Lillet Rogue and Lillet Red will make for an excellent vodka martini, but won't contain the acerbic taste of Lillet Blanc.

The best MAC makeup for brides who want to keep their look natural include Blanc Type eye shadow, a creamy beige and Bamboo eye shadow, a light beige with peach for eyes that pop with neutral color.

Among the good varieties are Leon Tolstoi, Mont Blanc, Grande Celeste, King of the Blues, La Charmante, and Vainqueur.

Nelson Sauvignon Blanc - Gooseberry, passion fruit and lime give this versatile wine an exotic flavor.

The vineyards grow primarly Chardonnay grapes, as well small amounts of Aligoté and Pinot Blanc.

Only small amounts of Pinot Blanc are added into white Burgundies for balance.

Or learn what characteristics make a Sauvignon Blanc the best.

Winemakers may incoprorate many grapes, including Reisling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc.

A blanc de blancs Champagne contains only Chardonnay grapes, while a blanc de noirs Champagne contains only Pinot Noir grapes.

White Bordeaux wines are typically late harvest, sweet wines made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

The perfect summer wine, Sauvignon Blanc makes a great pairing with grilled poultry or fish, and serves well as a solo summer sipper.

New Zealand excels at Sauvignon Blanc wines, and this affordable example shows how easy it is to find a delicious New World wine for under $15.

This wine shows more zing and minerality than a 'typical' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, which all too often is one dimension, dominated by ruby grapefruit on the nose and palate.

On the South America side Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec aren't too slouchy either.

And while revered for their succulent Pinots, Rochioli's Sauvignon Blanc should not to be dismissed with a cold shoulder or ignored with agnostic indifference.

However, if you want to try a well-made and distinctive California Sauvignon Blanc, this is a nice specimen.

With its balanced acidity, crisp and bright from invigorating fruit, Rochioli Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc can be enjoyed as an aperitif or throw in a Dungeness crab claw to munch on and savor.

The Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, acidic wine that works well with fatty cream sauces and fish.

Pinot Blanc is not typically an evocative white wine that sends tingles up and down the spine of white wine drinkers.

Actually, that lackluster impression may derive from the confusion about Pinot Blanc's identity and origin.

However, what is called Pinot Blanc in Australia may be a misnomer and in fact may be Chardonnay.

Not that we've figured it out up here, apparently some of the Pinot Blanc grown in California is Melon de Bourgogne, go figure.

To clear the confusion up, some grape geneticists were intrigued enough to investigate and they determined that Pinot Blanc is actually a cousin to Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir rather than Chardonnay.

That family tree notwithstanding, much of Pinot Blanc that is produced is assume to be a lightweight Chardonnay without its complex flavors.

Fess Parker's Pinot Blanc reminds me less of a Chard and more of a Loire version of it, and, more importantly, an enjoyable one.

This region is known for its stylish white wines, dominated by Soave but including other varietals such as Pinot Bianco, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco, and Chardonnay.

Sauvignon Blanc is an old standby wine from Markham Vineyards.

Markham's Sauvignon Blanc 2004 follows true to form.

The mystery for Sauvignon Blanc, particularly from California, is what type of grass will come through.

First off, this Sauvignon Blanc hits the right spot.

Over the years I've grown more and more immune to Sauvignon Blanc's allure, especially those from California.

Yes, I know, perhaps I had too much sun out on the boat deck, spent too much time hoisting the jib, or perhaps been keelhauled one too many times, but this distinctive Sauvignon Blanc took me by a lovely surprise.

The Semillon brings in other characteristics that are unfamiliar to the average run-of-the-mill Sauvignon Blanc.

The rich palate formed in traditional Sauvignon Blanc style with lemon-grapefruit brightness, granite minerals, and turning round with buttery vanilla and again with honeydew melon, apricots, and fragrant honeysuckle.

I almost didn't think it was a Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon Blanc is the grape used in one of the world's most famous dessert wines, Chateau d'Yquemm which hails from the Sauternes region of France.

Throughout the rest of the world, Sauvignon Blanc grapes produce a dry white wine with flavors of grapefruit, grass, and bell pepper.

Among their award-winning wines, their Sauvignon Blanc is consistently highly rated, year-in, year-out.

Their 2004 vintage is a classic example of New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc.

With such a low price and consistent quality, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is a great wine value.

Grassy with undertones of tangy citrus, Sauvignon Blanc makes a good summer wine.

Formed in 1985, the initial wines were Fumé Blanc and Chardonnay, two white wines that have been the mainstay at Murphy-Goode ever since.

Of the two, the Fumé Blanc probably gets more attention, and rightly so.

Fumé Blanc is made from Sauvignon Blanc, and it's not much more than a marketing term since it's just Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of oak aging.

Robert Mondavi is credited with coining the smoky term and marketing this version of Sauvignon Blanc.

Their 2003 Fumé Blanc from Alexander Valley shows a sprite nose of stone fruit, citrus, honeysuckle, fresh hay and a soft vibration of smoky oak.

The 2003 Sauvignon Blanc is long past its prime, however, Murphy-Goode Winery continues to make Sauvignon Blanc.

Try a bottle of their 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, The Fumé.

The Dry Creek estate winery is known for its Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc varietals that do particularly well in this Pacific maritime-influenced wine region.

Napa is where Cabernet Sauvignon is king but the royal family also includes Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.

The region is excellent for Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Rhône blends, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.

And I can't think of a better crisp, cool white that fits the bill than Sauvignon Blanc.

This is by far the best buy Sauvignon Blanc coming out of California to date in my opinion.

Mason is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley.

Blanc. This wine displays the classic gooseberry scent we were talking about earlier.

You can also use gel-based ice jackets that fit over the Sauvignon Blanc that will keep it iced properly.

Check out the trio of Sparkling Wines from Domaine Carneros, Brut, Rosé and Le Reve Blanc de Blancs presented in a high class wooden display box.

And the valley is not large by other wine regions' standards, still, there are over 40,000 acres of vines planted with Merlot, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Noir and other lesser varieties.

Tasting includes Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet…typical wines for Temecula wineries.

If you're looking for a Sauvignon Blanc, they may recommend one that is very good-but maybe one you have never heard of.

The winery now produces a full line of estate grown Rhône varietals including Syrah, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Rosé, Marsanne and Cuvée Le Bec (a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Counoise).

The selection includes three bottles of wine - Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente Sandstone Merlot and Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc.

If you go and buy a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc chances are you will find it with a twist off cap instead of cork…and more and more wineries are going to alternative closures to cork on other wines as well.

The Sauvignon Blanc is good, crisp and the Marsangnier is a mixture of Marsanne and Viogner, with classic hints of floral and pear.

Drier wines have fewer calories, so try a glass of Pinot Grigio (or Pinot Gris) or Sauvignon Blanc.

They are renowned for their Vidal Blanc Ice Wine and a wide variety of dry, vinifera wines.

This region commonly produces Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir as well as Reisling, Gewurztraminer and Muscat.

This region grows Ugni Blanc, Baco 22A and Colombard grapes.

The most common grape varieties include Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Folignan and Jurancon Blanc.

Wines produced there include favorites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc as well as a few red wines such as Cabernet Franc.

Wines produced here include Bearn, Bergerac Rose, Cahors and Cotes de Bergerac Blanc.

Lighter whites, included Sauvignon Blanc, white Zinfandel and Pinot Grigio should also be chilled in the refrigerator for around an hour to an hour and a half before serving.

Sauvignon Blanc - This wine is a great choice if you need something that will not clash with strong flavors and tart dishes.

Lenoble non-vintage Blanc de blanc Champagne is reasonably priced (about $35 a bottle), consistently delicious, well rated by wine reviewers and makes the perfect wine for your appetizer course.

Blanc de blanc Champagne is made with Chardonnay grapes, as opposed to the traditional Pinot Noir/Chardonnay blend of regular Champagne.

Try an oaked Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris.

Root 1 - These Chilean wines come in Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.

Vina Montes - Another great Chilean winemaker, Vina Montes makes produces a number of affordable varietals, such as Pinot Noir, Carmenere, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux-style wines.

Sauvignon Blanc is an acidic white wine with a light body.

Instead, her team discovered that the modern-day Cabernet Sauvignon grapes descended from a cross between Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc.

If you want something racier, the Diamant Blanc ("white diamond") has a white mesh top and solid thong bottom.

Chamonix is located in eastern France at the foot of Mt. Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe.

Aigulle du Midi Cable Car - Once the highest cable car in the world, this transport, built in 1955, takes visitors all the way to the top of Mt. Blanc.

Today, Mont Blanc jewelry is worn by celebrities such as Andie MacDowell, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, Lucy Liu, Eva Green and Naomi Watts.

The watches and other items are sold through authorized retailers and Mont Blanc boutiques.

Although the company offers a wide range of watches, some of their most popular models intertwine gold with the superior craftsmanship of a Mont Blanc watch.

Probably the most elegant of the gold Mont Blanc Watches is the 18K gold Montblanc Watch which comes in rose or white gold and is called the Star Lady Automatic Moonphase.

The colors of the french flag are blue bleu, red rouge and white blanc.

Mix up the game and have children point to colors in the room that are rouge, blanc, vert, etc. Develop this theme using art activities, crafts and other activities.

The four of us gathered in the Le Blanc living room as soon as greetings were exchanged.

Failing to receive aid from Pozzo di Borgo, his mother's uncle, Louis Blanc studied law in Paris, living in poverty, and became a contributor to various journals.

The detailed history of Mont Blanc has been written by Ch.

Forbes was also interested in geology, and published memoirs on the thermal springs of the Pyrenees, on the extinct volcanoes of the Vivarais (Ardeche), on the geology of the Cuchullin and Eildon hills, &c. In addition to about 150 scientific papers, he wrote Travels through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain, with Observations on the Phenomena of Glaciers (1843); Norway and its Glaciers (1853); Occasional Papers on the Theory of Glaciers (1859); A Tour of Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa (1855).

It and its 1 It is possible that Ras-ben-Sekka, a little to the west of Cape Blanc, may be actually the most northerly point.

Dean tried listening to the two conversations while responding to the one, all at the same time but only managed to catch Cynthia's carte blanc offer for Martha to stay, 'as long as necessary'.

On the south-eastern frontier the French Alps, which include Mont Blanc (15,800 ft.), and, more to the south, other summits over 11,000 ft.

Below Aosta also the Dora Baltea receives several considerable tributaries, which descend from the glaciers between Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa.

The secretary-general of the Italian foreign office, Baron Blanc, who had accompanied General Cadorna to Rome, was received almost daily by Cardinal Antonelli, papal secretary of state, in order to settle innumerable questions arising out of the Italian occupation.

On the 29th of September Cardinal Ant onelli further apprised Baron Blanc that he was about to issue drafts for the monthly payment of the 50,000 crowns inscribed in the pontifical budget for the maintenance of the pope, the Sacred College, the apostolic palaces and the papal guards.

In the same reign the Cour du Cheval Blanc, including the Chapelle de la Ste Trinite and the Galerie d'Ulysse, destroyed and rebuilt under Louis XV., was constructed by Pierre Chambiges.

It is remarkable that even a small addition of zinc-white (oxide of zinc) to the reddish varieties especially causes a considerable diminution in the intensity of the colour, while dilution with artificial precipitated sulphate of lime ("annalin") or sulphate of baryta ("blanc fix") acts pretty much as one would expect.

In 1827 he discovered the modern ascent of Mont Blanc. After the death of his mother in 1832 he passed the greater portion of his time in Italy, Greece and the Levant.

The turbid Arve is by far its largest tributary (left), and flows from the snows of the chain of Mont Blanc, the only other affluent of any size being the London (right).

Chalk, from which blanc de Troyes is manufactured, and clay are abundant; and there are peat workings and quarries of building-stone and limestone.