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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 citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from too plain or too simple.
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.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Alpine white
Both are made from jacquère, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Gavi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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 less oaky, and more aromatic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Gavi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.
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 less oaky, and more aromatic.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Kabinett
Kabinett scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
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 less oaky, and more aromatic.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
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.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Brda Rebula
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Istrian Malvazija
Istrian Malvazija scores closest to Jacquère across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, 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 more aromatic, and broader and softer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Crémant
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
English Blanc de Blancs
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
English sparkling wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Cava
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and fruitier.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and broader and softer.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and broader and softer.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
Gavi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and fruitier.
Koshu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Pinot Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
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 less oaky, and more aromatic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Savennières
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Franken Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Pouilly-Fumé
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Štajerska Šipon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Pinot Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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 less oaky, and more aromatic.
Gavi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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 less oaky, and more aromatic.
Gavi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.