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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.

I like…

The citrus and orchard fruit How light it is That it is not too strong How fresh and crisp it is That it is not oaky That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too sharp or acidic too plain or too simple too austere

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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 plain or too simple, 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.

White Bordeaux

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.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
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.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

White Burgundy

Both come from the same country.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Friuli white

Friuli white scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Sémillon

Both come from the same country.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Aligoté

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Chardonnay

Both come from the same country.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less sharp or lemony.
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.

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.

Chenin Blanc

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.

Friuli white

Friuli white scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

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.

Chenin Blanc

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.

Friuli white

Friuli white scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Hondarrabi Zuri

Hondarrabi Zuri scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.

Txakoli

Txakoli scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.

Kabinett

Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.

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.

Alpine white

Both are made from jacquère, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.

Aligoté

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.

Koshu

Koshu scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.

English still white

English still white 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.

White Bordeaux

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

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.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both come from the same country.

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.

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.

Chenin Blanc

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.

Sémillon

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Friuli white

Friuli white scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.

Brda Rebula

Brda Rebula scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Istrian Malvazija

Istrian Malvazija scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Similar but softer

Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.

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

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.

Sémillon

Both come from the same country.

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.

English Blanc de Blancs

English Blanc de Blancs scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.

Glera

Glera scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.

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.

Similar but sweeter

Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.

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.

English still white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.

Szamorodni

Szamorodni scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

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.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Chardonnay

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.

Welsh white wine

Welsh white wine scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.

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.

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Sémillon

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.

Gavi

Gavi scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fruitier.

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.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Soave

Soave scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Garganega

Garganega scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Macabeo

Macabeo scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Vin Jaune

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.

Franken Silvaner

Franken Silvaner scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Palomino Fino

Palomino Fino scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

Savennières

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Similar but fruitier

More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.

Slavonian Graševina

Slavonian Graševina scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.

Welsh white wine

Welsh white wine scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.

Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fuller and richer.

Macabeo

Macabeo 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.

Alpine white

Both are made from jacquère, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in 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.

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.

South African Chenin Blanc

South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

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.

Friuli white

Friuli white 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.

Aligoté

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.

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.

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.

Friuli white

Friuli white 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.

Aligoté

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.

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.

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.

South African Chenin Blanc

South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

How these are chosen

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.