Chardonnay vs Seyval Blanc

Chardonnay is fuller, Seyval 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

Seyval Blanc

White · France

crisp, neutral, hardy hybrid

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 10.5 to 12%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 7 to 9 °C; Worldwide
Regions: England, Wales, Canada, USA

Only Chardonnay

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Shellfish

Only Seyval Blanc

White fish
Salads
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 Seyval Blanc pages.