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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 it is properly dry, while moving away from too tropical or sweet-smelling, too austere and too light or thin.
- You said you like that it is properly dry and that it is too austere. Both are about sweetness, 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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Grenache Blanc
Both come from the same country.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Chasselas
Both come from the same country.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- About as light or thin 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 fruitier.
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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
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 fruitier.
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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
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.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo 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 drier.
Melon de Bourgogne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
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, 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.
Vidal
Vidal scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Albana
Albana scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Douro white
Douro white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
Encruzado
Encruzado 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 fresher and more acidic.
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 lighter.
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.
Grenache Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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 fresher and more acidic.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Marsala
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
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.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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 fruitier.
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.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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.
Roussanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
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 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 fruitier.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and 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.
Welschriesling
Welschriesling scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Condrieu
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.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Savennières
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Chasselas
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
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 more aromatic.
Antão Vaz
Antão Vaz scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Pošip
Pošip scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
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.
Chardonnay
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 fresher and more acidic.
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 fruitier.
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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Grenache Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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 fruitier.
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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Grenache Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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.