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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 tropical or sweet-smelling, too light or thin, too buttery or thick, too austere and too alcoholic or warming.
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.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less buttery or thick.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- A little less buttery or thick.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less buttery or thick.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less buttery or thick.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Vouvray
Both come from the same country.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less buttery or thick.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less buttery or thick.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Seyval Blanc
Seyval Blanc scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Melon de Bourgogne
Both come from the same country.
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.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo 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.
Melon de Bourgogne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and rounder and creamier in texture.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and rounder and creamier in texture.
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.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
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.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Vouvray
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
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 softer and rounder, and fruitier.
Marsanne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
Grenache Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
Condrieu
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.
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.
Vouvray
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
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.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
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.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
White Burgundy
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 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.
Alsace Riesling
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Alsace Riesling
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Vouvray
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Savennières
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
Both come from the same country.
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 rounder and creamier in texture.
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.
White Burgundy
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.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
White Burgundy
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.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Auxerrois across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Chardonnay
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
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.