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Wines like Savagnin

The Jura’s distinctive white variety, and — as Traminer — the ancestor of Gewürztraminer. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Savagnin?

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…

How full and weighty it is How fresh and crisp it is The creamy, rounded texture The savoury, meaty side That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too heavy too sharp or acidic too buttery or thick too peppery too savoury or funky too austere

What these words mean

How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
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.
The creamy, rounded texture: A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
The spice: Black pepper, clove, cinnamon. Some of it is the grape — the pepper in Syrah is a measured compound called rotundone — and some is the barrel.
The savoury, meaty side: Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
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.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Expect: More fruit and much less oxidative character.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

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 more oaky.

Different grape, similar feel

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

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 more oaky.

Savennières

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and earthier.

Chardonnay

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 more oaky.

Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher.

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.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and leaner and more cutting.

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Expect: More fruit and much less oxidative character.

Altesse

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, 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.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Dry Furmint

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

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

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Condrieu

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more floral.

Viognier

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more floral.

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

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 more oaky.

Savennières

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and earthier.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Rkatsiteli

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

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

Kisi

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and softer and rounder.

Friuli white

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and softer and rounder.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Similar but fresher

Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.

Savennières

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and earthier.

Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy.

Greco di Tufo

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy.

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more savoury.

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 more oaky, and leaner and more cutting.

Marsanne

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

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

California Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and broader and softer.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.

The sparkling version

Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.

Champagne

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

Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less spicy.

Crémant

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

Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less spicy.

Corpinnat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less spicy.

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less spicy.

Similar but sweeter

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Expect: More fruit and much less oxidative character.

Furmint

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

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

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less spicy.

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and softer and rounder.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but less oaky

One of the commonest requests in wine. Strips oak influence while holding grape character and weight.

Greco

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher.

Altesse

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Austrian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more aromatic.

Rkatsiteli

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

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

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

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less floral.

Roussanne

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 more fruit-driven.

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Similar but more restrained

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less spicy.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and softer and rounder.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less spicy.

Similar but more floral

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

Roussanne

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 more fruit-driven.

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Sancerre

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

Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but more savoury

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.

Savennières

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less spicy.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less spicy.

Similar but fruitier

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

Dry Furmint

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

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

Godello

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and softer and rounder.

Vidiano

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and softer and rounder.

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, 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.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.

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.

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 more oaky.

Chardonnay

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 more oaky.

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more savoury.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more oaky.

Something more adventurous

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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 less spicy, and earthier.

Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher.

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.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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 less spicy, and earthier.

Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher.

A step up

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

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.