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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 the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, the tropical, exotic fruit and the full body and weight, while moving away from too floral or soapy.

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.

Viognier

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Keeps the full body and weight.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Keeps the full body and weight.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has noticeably less of the tropical, exotic fruit.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Roussanne

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of the tropical, exotic fruit.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Marsanne

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has noticeably less of the tropical, exotic fruit.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

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 leaner and more cutting.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, 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.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Marsanne

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

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

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.

Coteaux du Layon

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and less floral.

Vidal

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

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

Chardonnay

Both come from the same country.

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

Solaris

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Malvasia

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

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

Kisi

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

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

Friuli white

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.

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 more floral.

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Marsanne

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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 leaner and more cutting.

Franciacorta

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

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

Méthode Cap Classique

Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

California traditional-method sparkling

California traditional-method sparkling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Roussanne

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

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

Marsanne

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

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Oloroso sherry

Oloroso sherry scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

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

Vin de Constance

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

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

Pedro Ximénez sherry

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Moscatel de Setúbal

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and stronger and warmer.

Pedro Ximénez sherry

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Barossa Shiraz

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but more restrained

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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.

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less floral.

Roussanne

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

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

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less floral.

Similar but less floral

Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Roussanne

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Marsanne

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

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

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 more floral, and more savoury.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

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 both come from the same country.

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

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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 floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Northern Rhône Syrah

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

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

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 more floral.

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 more floral.

Marsanne

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

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

Roussanne

Both are made from roussanne, and 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.

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Australian Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

White Burgundy

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Chardonnay

Both come from the same country.

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

Something more adventurous

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

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 more floral.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

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.

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 more floral.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

A step up

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

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Australian Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

White Burgundy

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Chardonnay

Both come from the same country.

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

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.