Chardonnay vs Sémillon

Chardonnay is fuller.

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

Sémillon

White · West of France

waxy, lemon, honeyed with age

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 11 to 13.5%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 8 to 11 °C; Worldwide
Regions: France, Australia, Chile, Argentina

Only Chardonnay

Shellfish
Creamy pasta and sauces

Both pair with

Chicken
Soft and mild cheese

Only Sémillon

Savoury pies and pastries
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 Sémillon pages.