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Wines like Chablis

Unoaked Chardonnay from the coolest corner of Burgundy: citrus, green apple, high acidity and a distinctly saline finish. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Chablis?

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 fresh and crisp it is The savoury, meaty side That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too sharp or acidic too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too savoury or funky 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 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.
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.
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.

Looking for something keeping the fresh, crisp acidity, the savoury, non-fruity character and that it is properly dry, while moving away from too savoury or funky and too austere.

You said you like the savoury, non-fruity character and that it is too savoury or funky. Both are about savoury character, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the savoury, non-fruity character and that it is too savoury or funky. Both are about fruit intensity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like that it is properly dry and that it is too austere. Both are about sweetness, 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.

Rías Baixas Albariño

curated

Another high-acid, saline Atlantic white built for seafood.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
About as austere as the wine you started from.

Furmint

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

Vouvray

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
A little less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

Mosel Riesling

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

English still white

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has some of the savoury, non-fruity character, though less of it.
Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
A little less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

Riesling

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

Petite Arvine

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less austere.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

curated

Another high-acid, saline Atlantic white built for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit and aromatic lift, less austere.

Furmint

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

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Vouvray

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Furmint

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

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Vouvray

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

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.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.

Riesling

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

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

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and stronger and warmer.

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.

Mosel Riesling

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

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

Riesling

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

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

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Furmint

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

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

Petit Manseng

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 fruitier.

Dry Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.

Furmint

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Petit Manseng

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 fruitier.

Vouvray

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Trebbiano Spoletino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Brda Rebula

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

Similar but softer

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

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

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.

Vidal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chilean Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Austrian Sekt

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more sparkling.

Crémant

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

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

Sekt

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more sparkling.

Australian traditional-method sparkling

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

Similar but sweeter

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Furmint

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

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.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Petite Arvine

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Furmint

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Dry Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 softer and rounder.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

curated

Another high-acid, saline Atlantic white built for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit and aromatic lift, less austere.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

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

Riesling

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

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

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

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 softer and rounder.

Seyval Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more floral.

Similar but more savoury

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

curated

A comparably taut, saline, mineral white with real structure.

Expect: Fuller and more powerfully saline, from a much hotter place.

Vin Jaune

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and drier.

English still white

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

Vouvray

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Furmint

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, somewhere else

Holds the variety constant and changes the place, which is often a bigger change than swapping the grape.

English still white

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

Chilean Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Soave

Both are made from chardonnay, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Australian Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

English still white

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

Soave

Both are made from chardonnay, and both sit in the same style family.

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

English Blanc de Blancs

Both are made from chardonnay, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Chilean Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay.

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

New Zealand Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay.

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

California Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay.

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

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.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

curated

Another high-acid, saline Atlantic white built for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit and aromatic lift, less austere.

Something more adventurous

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

Furmint

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

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Vouvray

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

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

English still white

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

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.

Furmint

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

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Vouvray

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

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

English still white

Both are made from chardonnay, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both sit in the same style family.

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

A step up

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

curated

A comparably taut, saline, mineral white with real structure.

Expect: Fuller and more powerfully saline, from a much hotter place.

White Burgundy

curated

The same grape and region, with barrel and lees influence added.

Expect: Vanilla, hazelnut, butter and considerably more weight.

South African Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

Australian Chardonnay

Both are made from chardonnay.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.

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.