Auxerrois Blanc vs Chardonnay

Chardonnay is fuller and more acidic.

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

Auxerrois Blanc

White · France

soft, round, gentle, low acid

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: Medium; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 10 to 13 °C; Alsace
Regions: Worldwide

Only Auxerrois Blanc

White fish

Both pair with

Chicken
Soft and mild cheese
Creamy pasta and sauces

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 Auxerrois Blanc and Chardonnay pages.