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Wines like Condrieu
The benchmark Viognier: full-bodied, dry and extravagantly scented of apricot and honeysuckle. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Condrieu?
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 tropical fruit
- Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
- 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.
- 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 floral character
- Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
- How aromatic it is
- Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
- 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.
Looking for something moving away from too perfumed and too peppery.
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.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less peppery.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
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.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
White Bordeaux
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Maria Gomes
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
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.
Vidal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Spätlese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less floral.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
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.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Grenache Blanc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Prosecco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Champagne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more sparkling.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Muscadelle
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.
Coteaux du Layon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and sweeter.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
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.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Muscadelle
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.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.
Maria Gomes
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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and spicier.
California Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Toro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Muscadelle
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.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Solaris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Savennières
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Pouilly-Fumé
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Australian Chardonnay
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
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.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
Spätlese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
Coteaux du Layon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and sweeter.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Viognier
Both are made from viognier, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and spicier.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
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.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
Viognier
Both are made from viognier, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and spicier.
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.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Australian Chardonnay
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
South African Chenin Blanc
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
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.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, 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 more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
Muscadelle
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
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.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Australian Chardonnay
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
South African Chenin Blanc
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less spicy.
Albariño
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.
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.