Chasselas vs Jacquère

Jacquère is more acidic, Chasselas is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Chasselas

White · Switzerland

soft, light, subtle, faintly nutty

Jacquère

White · France

light alpine white, lemon, flinty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Very light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: High; 11 to 12.5%
Alcohol: 10.5 to 12%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 6 to 8 °C; Switzerland, Baden, Loire
Regions: Savoy

Only Chasselas

Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Both pair with

Soft and mild cheese
White fish
Salads

Only Jacquère

Creamy pasta and sauces

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 Chasselas and Jacquère pages.