Chardonnay vs Viognier

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

Viognier

White · France

apricot, honeysuckle, oily

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Medium
Acidity: Low; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 10 to 13 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; Worldwide
Regions: Worldwide

Only Chardonnay

Creamy pasta and sauces
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Chicken
Shellfish

Only Viognier

Curry
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 Viognier pages.