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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 moving away from too light or thin, too tropical or sweet-smelling, too alcoholic or warming, too plain or too simple and too austere.
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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less austere.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less austere.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less austere.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- A little less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less austere.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less austere.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
English still white
English still white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Vidal
Vidal scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Condrieu
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Albana
Albana scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fruitier.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Condrieu
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Viognier
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.
Crémant
Both are made from auxerrois, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Marsala
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
White Port
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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 lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Condrieu
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Viognier
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Roussanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Pinot Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Roussanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Condrieu
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Viognier
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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Savennières
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Condrieu
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Viognier
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.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Chardonnay
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chardonnay
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.