Chardonnay vs Gouais blanc

Chardonnay is fuller, Gouais blanc is more acidic.

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

Chardonnay

White · France, Italy

apple to tropical, creamy when oaked

Gouais blanc

White · Central Europe

thin, tart, historic, a parent

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Very high; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 10 to 12%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 7 to 9 °C; Worldwide
Regions: formerly Germany, northern France

Only Chardonnay

Chicken
Shellfish
Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Gouais blanc

Salads
White fish
Oysters
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 Chardonnay and Gouais blanc pages.