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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 that it is not too alcoholic, how light and easy it feels and the citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from 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.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Picpoul de Pinet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that it is not too alcoholic.
- Keeps how light and easy it feels.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that it is not too alcoholic.
- Keeps how light and easy it feels.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Picpoul
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Melon de Bourgogne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps that it is not too alcoholic.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- About as alcoholic or warming 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.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Picpoul de Pinet
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.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Picpoul de Pinet
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.
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.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Txakoli
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 more aromatic.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
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.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Cortese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Aligoté
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.
Melon de Bourgogne
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 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.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Melon de Bourgogne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
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.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Trebbiano Spoletino
Trebbiano Spoletino scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Brda Rebula
Brda Rebula 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.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Altesse
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Friulano
Friulano scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Verdicchio
Verdicchio scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
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 fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Prosecco
Prosecco scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Crémant
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.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
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 fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
English Blanc de Blancs
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Aligoté
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 fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
White Bordeaux
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Welsh white wine
Welsh white wine scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fuller and richer.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Picpoul de Pinet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fuller and richer.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fuller and richer.
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.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Gavi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Melon de Bourgogne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fuller and richer.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Vouvray
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Muscadet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Melon de Bourgogne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and broader and softer.
Franken Silvaner
Franken Silvaner scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Cortese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.
Seyval Blanc
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.
Colombard
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Glera
Glera scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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 lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Picpoul de Pinet
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.
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.
Cortese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Picpoul de Pinet
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.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Chablis
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Sancerre
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Pouilly-Fumé
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
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.