Chardonnay vs Petit Meslier

Chardonnay is fuller, Petit Meslier 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

Petit Meslier

White · France

razor acid, rare Champagne white

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Very high; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 10.5 to 12%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 7 to 9 °C; Worldwide
Regions: Champagne

Only Chardonnay

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Shellfish

Only Petit Meslier

Oysters
Antipasti, tapas and mezze
White fish

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 Petit Meslier pages.