Clairette blanche vs Terret gris

Terret gris is more acidic, Clairette blanche is fuller.

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

Clairette blanche

White · France

full, soft, apple, low acid

Terret gris

White

light, restrained and gently fresh

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 11 to 13%; 9 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; Provence, Rhône
Regions: none listed

Only Clairette blanche

Grilled fish
Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces

Both pair with

Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Only Terret gris

White fish
Shellfish

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 Clairette blanche and Terret gris pages.