Arbois vs Chenin blanc

Chenin blanc is more acidic and sweeter.

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

Arbois

White · France

rounded, restrained and softly textured

Chenin blanc

White · Loire, France

quince, honey, dry to sweet

Bone dry
Sweetness: Dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: Very high; 11.5 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 14%; 9 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 11 °C; Loire
Regions: Loire, South Africa

Only Arbois

Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Chicken

Only Chenin blanc

Pork
Goat cheese and feta
Fruit desserts and pastries

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 Arbois and Chenin blanc pages.