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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.
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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 and the citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from too austere and too alcoholic or warming.
- 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.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- 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.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
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 more aromatic.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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 more aromatic.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
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 broader and softer.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
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 broader and softer.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
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 broader and softer.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Spoletino
Trebbiano Spoletino scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
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 broader and softer.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
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.
English Blanc de Blancs
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Prosecco
Prosecco scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
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 broader and softer.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Finger Lakes Riesling
Finger Lakes Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Welsh white wine
Welsh white wine scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Cortese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Finger Lakes Riesling
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 fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Muscadet
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
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 lighter in alcohol.
Savennières
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.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
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 broader and softer.
Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Glera
Glera scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
English Bacchus
English Bacchus scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
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.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Finger Lakes Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
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 broader and softer.
Chablis
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Glera
Glera scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
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.