Auxerrois Blanc vs Chasselas

Auxerrois Blanc is fuller.

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

Chasselas

White · Switzerland

soft, light, subtle, faintly nutty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: Low; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 11 to 12.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Alsace
Regions: Switzerland, Baden, Loire

Only Auxerrois Blanc

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces

Both pair with

Soft and mild cheese
White fish

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 Auxerrois Blanc and Chasselas pages.