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Wines like Auxerrois
An Alsatian and Luxembourgish white often blended with Pinot Blanc and sold under its name. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Auxerrois?
Optional — the results below already work without it. But “I like Malbec” is at least four different preferences wearing one name, and saying which one you mean changes the answer substantially. Only qualities this wine actually has are offered.
What these words mean
- The tropical fruit
- Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
- How light it is
- A wine you can drink without it feeling like a commitment. Usually lower in alcohol as well as lighter in the mouth.
- That it is not too strong
- Alcohol you notice as warmth at the back of the throat. Some people find it a pleasant part of a big red and some find it tiring.
- The creamy, rounded texture
- A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- That it is properly dry
- No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.
Looking for something keeping that the fruit is not covered in oak and the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, while moving away from too austere and too tropical or sweet-smelling.
- You said you like the creamy, rounded mouthfeel and that it is too tropical or sweet-smelling. Both are about acidity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
Based on what you said
Ranked against the qualities you named rather than against the wine as a whole. The directions below are refined the same way.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Grechetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fresher and more acidic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fresher and more acidic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Change the structure
Same idea, different weight, grip or freshness.
Similar but lighter
Keeps the character but reduces weight, alcohol and density in the mouth.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Müller-Thurgau
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Jacquère
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but lower in alcohol
Holds the character and the weight where it can, and moves specifically on strength. Note that below about 11% the choices narrow sharply, and below 5% they are mostly a different category rather than a lighter version of the same one.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Melon de Bourgogne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Vidal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Grechetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fresher and more acidic.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.
Grechetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Gewürztraminer
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and drier.
Crémant
Both are made from auxerrois, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fresher and more acidic.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fresher and more acidic.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and leaner and more cutting.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Muscadelle
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Ortega
Ortega scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and leaner and more cutting.
Hárslevelű
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and leaner and more cutting.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Muscadet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Vidal
Vidal scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Muscadelle
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Change the mood
Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.
A safe next step
Well-known wines that are widely available and unlikely to surprise anyone.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fresher and more acidic.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and drier.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fresher and more acidic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
A better-value alternative
Wines that occupy similar sensory territory from regions carrying less price premium. WineHQ does not hold live prices, so this reasons from regional reputation and demand rather than from a price feed — treat it as a lead, not a quote.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fresher and more acidic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Chardonnay
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Each suggestion is scored across sixteen taste dimensions, weighted so that structure matters more than flavour, and adjusted for whether the wine actually moves in the direction you asked for. Curated links from an editor carry extra weight — but only when the editor tagged them for this direction. Nothing here is a black box; see the taste model for the full method.