If you like this, try…

Wines like Melon de Bourgogne

The neutral, high-acid grape of Muscadet, and one of the great shellfish wines. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

← Back to Melon de Bourgogne

Refine

What do you like about Melon de Bourgogne?

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

Clear all

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, while moving away from too light or thin, too alcoholic or warming and too sharp or lemony.

You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or lemony. Both are about perceived freshness, 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.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
A little less sharp or lemony.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
A little less sharp or lemony.

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Douro white

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Greco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Assyrtiko

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
About as sharp or lemony 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.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Different grape, similar feel

Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

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.

Jacquère

Both come from the same country.

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

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more 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.

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.

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Greco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Assyrtiko

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Santorini Assyrtiko

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

Friuli white

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Ribolla Gialla

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

Similar but softer

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Douro white

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Encruzado

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

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 lighter, and fruitier.

Champagne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

Corpinnat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.

The still version

Moves from sparkling to still while keeping the grape and flavour family intact.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Similar but sweeter

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

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and broader and softer.

Madeira

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and broader and softer.

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Szamorodni

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and stiller.

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Similar but more aromatic

More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Albariño

curated

Both are Atlantic whites built for shellfish.

Expect: More aromatic and stone-fruited, with more body.

Fiano

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Fiano di Avellino

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Similar but more restrained

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

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Similar but more floral

Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.

Fiano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Fiano di Avellino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Alsace Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Similar but more savoury

Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Palomino Fino

Palomino Fino scores closest to Melon de Bourgogne across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter.

Franken Silvaner

Franken Silvaner scores closest to Melon de Bourgogne across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Similar but fruitier

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

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Petit Manseng

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Gros Manseng

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

Douro white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Muscadet

Both are made from melon de bourgogne, and both come from the same country.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Muscadet

Both are made from melon de bourgogne, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Santorini Assyrtiko

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Something more adventurous

Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Douro white

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

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.

Savagnin

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.

Vin Jaune

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Savennières

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Douro white

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

A step up

The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.

South African Chenin Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

White Burgundy

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Santorini Assyrtiko

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Chablis

curated

The natural step up for someone who likes lean, mineral, unoaked whites.

Expect: More concentration and depth, at several times the price.

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.