Gros Manseng vs Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng is sweeter.

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

Gros Manseng

White · France

grapefruit, spicy, dry Jurancon

Petit Manseng

White · France

sweet Jurancon, pineapple, racy

Bone dry
Sweetness: Medium sweet; Medium
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12 to 14%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; South-West France
Regions: South-West France, Languedoc

Only Gros Manseng

Grilled fish
Chicken
Goat cheese and feta

Both pair with

Spicy food

Only Petit Manseng

Foie gras and pâté
Blue cheese
Fruit desserts and pastries

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 Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng pages.