GRAPE COMPARISON
Chardonnay is fuller-bodied, while Sauvignon Blanc is higher in acidity.
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Typical profiles — individual bottles vary by producer, region and vintage.
| Attribute | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium–full | Light–medium |
| Acidity | Medium | High |
| Sweetness | Dry | Dry |
| Typical ABV | 13–14.5% | 12–13.5% |
| Signature flavours | green apple, lemon, butter, vanilla (oaked) | gooseberry, lime, green apple, fresh grass |
| Classic regions | Burgundy (Chablis, Côte de Beaune), Napa & Sonoma, Margaret River | Loire (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé), Marlborough, Bordeaux |
| Great with | roast chicken, lobster, creamy pasta | goat cheese, oysters, green salads |
Chardonnay
The full-bodied white — lean and mineral or rich and buttery.
Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty, high-acid and herbaceous — the crisp aperitif white.
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Chardonnay is fuller-bodied, while Sauvignon Blanc is higher in acidity. Both are typically dry white wines.
Chardonnay is the fuller-bodied of the two (medium–full vs light–medium).
Chardonnay suits roast chicken, lobster and creamy pasta; Sauvignon Blanc suits goat cheese, oysters and green salads.
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