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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, while moving away from too sharp or acidic, too sharp or lemony 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.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Pecorino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Phoenix
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- 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.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Hondarrabi Zuri
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.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
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.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Friulano
Friulano scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Altesse
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Xarel·lo
Xarel·lo 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.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Altesse
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Xarel·lo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Malvazija Istarska
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Istrian Malvazija
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Altesse
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Xarel·lo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Verdicchio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
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 fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Méthode Cap Classique
Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
California traditional-method sparkling
California traditional-method sparkling 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
Aidani scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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 flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
White Bordeaux
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
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.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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
Aidani scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Phoenix
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
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.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Chasselas
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.
Pinot Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Phoenix
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Clairette
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
Franken Silvaner
Franken Silvaner scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Chasselas
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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 fuller and richer.
Phoenix
Phoenix scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
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.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Grüner Veltliner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Pecorino
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.
Roditis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Pecorino
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.
Grüner Veltliner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Chardonnay
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.