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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 the fresh, crisp acidity and how light and easy it feels, while moving away from too plain or too simple 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.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Alpine white
Both are made from jacquère, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
German dry Riesling (trocken)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Valais Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- 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.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Alpine white
Both are made from jacquère, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
German dry Riesling (trocken)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
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 less oaky.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Kabinett
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
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.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Alpine white
Both are made from jacquère, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
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 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 less oaky.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
White Bordeaux
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
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 lighter in alcohol.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Brda Rebula
Brda Rebula scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
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 softer and rounder.
White Burgundy
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
New Zealand Chardonnay
New Zealand Chardonnay scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.
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 less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Crémant
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Champagne
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
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 lighter in alcohol.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English Blanc de Blancs
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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 less oaky.
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 lighter in alcohol.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
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 softer and rounder.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English Bacchus
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Bacchus
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Sancerre
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
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.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Cortese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Sémillon
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Welsh white wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English Bacchus
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Bacchus
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Savennières
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Pouilly-Fumé
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Vin Jaune
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Muscadet
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
English Bacchus
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Bacchus
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
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.
German dry Riesling (trocken)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Alpine white
Both are made from jacquère, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.
Aligoté
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Gavi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
English still white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Alpine white
Both are made from jacquère, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
German dry Riesling (trocken)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and lighter in alcohol.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.
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 broader and softer.
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.