Gros Manseng vs Sauvignon blanc

Gros Manseng is fuller.

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

Sauvignon blanc

White · France

grassy, citrus, zesty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Very high
Acidity: Very high; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 8 to 10 °C
Serve at: 7 to 10 °C; South-West France
Regions: South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, California

Only Gros Manseng

Grilled fish
Chicken
Spicy food

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 Gros Manseng and Sauvignon blanc pages.