Aligoté vs Chardonnay

Chardonnay is fuller, Aligoté is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Aligoté

White · France

lean, brisk, lemon and chalk

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: Medium; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 10 to 13 °C; none listed
Regions: Worldwide

Only Aligoté

Oysters
Goat cheese and feta
Salads

Both pair with

Shellfish

Only Chardonnay

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Aligoté and Chardonnay pages.