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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 keeping the full body and weight, while moving away from too peppery and too heavy.
- You said you like the full body and weight and that it is too heavy. Both are about body, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
- You said you like the full body and weight and that it is too heavy. Both are about alcohol, 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.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less heavy.
Roussanne
Both are made from roussanne, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less heavy.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less heavy.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less heavy.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less heavy.
Coteaux du Layon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less heavy.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less heavy.
Pošip
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less heavy.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, 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 less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Coteaux du Layon
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 sweeter.
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.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Coteaux du Layon
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 sweeter.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
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.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Coteaux du Layon
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 sweeter.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less floral.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
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 stronger and warmer.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
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 fuller and richer, and spicier.
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 lighter, and less spicy.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Franciacorta
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Méthode Cap Classique
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
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 stronger and warmer.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
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.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Szamorodni
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
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.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Grenache Blanc
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 stronger and warmer.
Vidal
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and stronger and warmer.
California Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more restrained in fruit.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
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 stronger and warmer.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.
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 less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Savennières
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
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.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
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 stronger and warmer.
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.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
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 stronger and warmer.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
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 fuller and richer, 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 the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
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 fuller and richer, and spicier.
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 stronger and warmer.
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.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
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 stronger and warmer.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, 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.
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 stronger and warmer.
Marsanne
Both are made from marsanne, 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 stronger and warmer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
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
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher and more acidic.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and stronger and warmer.
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.