Chardonnay vs Marsanne

Chardonnay 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

Marsanne

White · France

waxy, honeysuckle, rich

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Low; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; Worldwide
Regions: Rhône, Australia, California

Only Chardonnay

Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Chicken
Shellfish
Creamy pasta and sauces

Only Marsanne

Pork

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 Marsanne pages.