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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 floral, perfumed side, while moving away from too tropical or sweet-smelling.

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 the floral, perfumed side.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Malagousia

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

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Muscadelle

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

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Maria Gomes

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

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Ortega

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

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

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 floral, perfumed side.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Aidani

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

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.

Malagousia

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

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

Muscadelle

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 fresher and more acidic.

Maria Gomes

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

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

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 floral, and fresher and more acidic.

Muscadelle

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 fresher and more acidic.

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

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

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 fresher and more acidic.

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

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 fresher and more acidic, and less floral.

Malvasia

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

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

Négrette

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.

Kisi

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

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

Similar but fresher

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

Muscadelle

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 less floral.

Malagousia

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

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

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

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 fruitier, and more aromatic.

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

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 fresher and more acidic.

Muscadelle

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 less floral.

The sparkling version

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

Prosecco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Glera

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Malagousia

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

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

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Clairette

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 more restrained in fruit.

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 floral, and fresher and more acidic.

Ortega

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

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

Aidani

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

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 floral, and fresher and more acidic.

Muscadelle

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 fresher and more acidic.

Maria Gomes

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

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

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

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 fruitier, and more aromatic.

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 fresher and more acidic.

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 floral, and more restrained in fruit.

Similar but more restrained

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

Muscadelle

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 fresher and more acidic.

Malagousia

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

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

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

Similar but less floral

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

Muscadelle

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

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Ortega

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Alsace Riesling

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 less floral.

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Fiano

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

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 fruitier, and more aromatic.

Gewürztraminer

curated

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

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

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 less floral, and fresher and more acidic.

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 fruitier, and more aromatic.

Marsanne

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

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

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 fruitier, and more aromatic.

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 restrained in fruit, and less floral.

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.

English Bacchus

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Glera

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

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

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Albariño

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Malagousia

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

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

Muscadelle

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 fresher and more acidic.

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

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.

Malagousia

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

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

Muscadelle

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 fresher and more acidic.

Maria Gomes

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

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

Ortega

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

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

A step up

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

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Condrieu across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Glera

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

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

English Bacchus

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Albariño

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

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

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.