Altesse vs Chasselas

Altesse is more acidic and fuller.

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

Altesse

White · France

honeyed, bergamot, ages well

Chasselas

White · Switzerland

soft, light, subtle, faintly nutty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: Low; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11 to 12.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Savoy, Bugey
Regions: Switzerland, Baden, Loire

Only Altesse

Creamy pasta and sauces
Chicken

Both pair with

White fish
Soft and mild cheese

Only Chasselas

Salads
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

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 Chasselas pages.