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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.

I like…

The tropical fruit How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture The floral character How aromatic it is

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too heavy too buttery or thick too floral or soapy too peppery too perfumed

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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 keeping how much it smells of, before you even taste it and the full body and weight, while moving away from too buttery or thick.

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.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Keeps how much it smells of, before you even taste it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less buttery or thick.

Viognier

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

Keeps how much it smells of, before you even taste it.
Keeps the full body and weight.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

Keeps how much it smells of, before you even taste it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less buttery or thick.

Roussanne

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

Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Vin Jaune

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

Keeps how much it smells of, before you even taste it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Malagousia

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

Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Malvasia

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

Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Vin Jaune

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Vin Jaune

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

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.

Torrontés

Torrontés scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Scheurebe

Scheurebe scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Vidal

Vidal scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Coteaux du Layon

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Friuli white

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

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.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

The sparkling version

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Champagne

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Sekt

Sekt scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Asti

Asti scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Palo Cortado

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Amontillado sherry

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Oloroso sherry

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but sweeter

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

Vin de Constance

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fresher and more acidic.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

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 lighter.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and stronger and warmer.

Oloroso sherry

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fresher and more acidic.

Vinsanto (Santorini)

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and rounder and creamier in texture.

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, 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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Vin Jaune

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but more savoury

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

Vin Jaune

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Savennières

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.

Austrian Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Similar but fruitier

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

Northern Rhône Syrah

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 neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Marsanne

Both are made from marsanne, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

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

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 lighter.

Australian Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Chardonnay

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

South African Chenin Blanc

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.

Something more adventurous

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Gewürztraminer

curated

Both are full, low-acid, intensely aromatic whites.

Expect: Lychee and rose in place of apricot, and frequently off-dry.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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 lighter, and more neutral and subtle.

A step up

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

White Burgundy

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 lighter.

Australian 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 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 lighter.

South African Chenin Blanc

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.

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.