Chardonel vs Chardonnay

Chardonel and Chardonnay rate the same on all four of our scales.

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

Chardonel

White · New York State Agricultural Experiment Station 1953

rounded, fresh and orchard-fruited

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 14%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 9 to 12 °C
Serve at: 10 to 13 °C; USA
Regions: Worldwide

Only Chardonel

Risotto and rice dishes

Both pair with

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces

Only Chardonnay

Shellfish
Soft and mild cheese

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 Chardonel and Chardonnay pages.