Chenin blanc vs Trousseau gris

Chenin blanc is sweeter and more acidic.

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

Trousseau gris

White · France

fresh, nectarine, melon and flowers

Dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: High; 11.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 11.5 to 14%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 9 to 12 °C; Loire, South Africa
Regions: Jura, California

Only Chenin blanc

Pork
Goat cheese and feta
Fruit desserts and pastries

Both pair with

Chicken

Only Trousseau gris

Grilled fish
Salads

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 Trousseau gris pages.