Chenin blanc vs Sauvignon blanc

Chenin blanc is sweeter and fuller.

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

Chenin blanc

White · Loire, France

quince, honey, dry to sweet

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 11.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 7 to 10 °C; Loire, South Africa
Regions: South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California

Only Chenin blanc

Pork
Chicken
Fruit desserts and pastries

Both pair with

Goat cheese and feta

Only Sauvignon blanc

Oysters
Salads
Asparagus and green vegetables

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 Chenin blanc and Sauvignon blanc pages.