Altesse vs Chardonnay

Chardonnay is fuller, Altesse is more acidic.

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

Altesse

White · France

honeyed, bergamot, ages well

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 10 to 13 °C; Savoy, Bugey
Regions: Worldwide

Only Altesse

White fish

Both pair with

Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese
Chicken

Only Chardonnay

Shellfish

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 Altesse and Chardonnay pages.