If you like this, try…
Wines like Jacquère
Savoie’s most planted white: light, low-alcohol and sharply fresh. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
Refine
What do you like about Jacquère?
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 citrus and orchard fruit
- Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
- 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.
- How fresh and crisp it is
- Acidity is what makes your mouth water and makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy. It is the single most useful thing to know about your own taste.
- 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 how light and easy it feels, while moving away from too austere, too alcoholic or warming and too sharp or lemony.
- You said you like how light and easy it feels and that it is too alcoholic or warming. Both are about alcohol, 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.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
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.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Txakoli
Txakoli scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Hondarrabi Zuri
Hondarrabi Zuri scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
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.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
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 fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Grechetto
Grechetto scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
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 drier, and fruitier.
English Blanc de Blancs
English Blanc de Blancs scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Prosecco
Prosecco scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
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 fruitier, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.
Seyval Blanc
Seyval Blanc scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and drier.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
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 fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Vin Jaune
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Albana
Albana scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Welschriesling
Welschriesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Glera
Glera scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
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.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
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.