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Wines like Morgon
The sturdiest Beaujolais cru, on decomposed schist, and the one that ages into something that fools people for Burgundy. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Morgon?
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
- How smooth and soft it is
- Low tannin. Tannin is the drying, gum-gripping sensation in red wine — like strong tea. A smooth red has little of it.
- 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.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- 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 earthy, mineral side
- Forest floor, wet stone, mushroom, damp earth. Widely described and much less well explained than wine writing implies — the sensation is real, the causal story usually is not.
- That it is properly dry
- No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.
Looking for something keeping how much it smells of, before you even taste it, while moving away from too soft or too easy and too earthy or musty.
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.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps how much it smells of, before you even taste it.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less earthy or musty.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less earthy or musty.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
- Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less earthy or musty.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps how much it smells of, before you even taste it.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less earthy or musty.
Dolcetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
- Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less earthy or musty.
Petite Sirah
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.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less earthy or musty.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- About as earthy or musty as the wine you started from.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of how much it smells of, before you even taste it, though less of it.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- About as earthy or musty as the wine you started from.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
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.
Dolcetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Fer Servadou
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Mondeuse Noire
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Colorino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
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.
Mondeuse Noire
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Fer Servadou
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Gamay
Both are made from gamay, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Cru Beaujolais
curatedThe same appellation family at its most structured.
Expect: More weight, more grip and a longer life.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Petite Sirah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Toro
Toro scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Gamay
Both are made from gamay, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Muscat Bailey A
Muscat Bailey A scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.
Barbera d’Alba
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Barbera d’Asti
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Petite Sirah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Mondeuse Noire
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Baga
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and earthier.
Bairrada Baga
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and earthier.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Toro
Toro scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Syrah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Alicante Bouschet
Alicante Bouschet scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Sparkling Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Lambrusco
Lambrusco scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Lambrusco Grasparossa scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Tinto Cão
Tinto Cão scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and earthier.
Vintage Port
Vintage Port scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, 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.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Refosco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Fer Servadou
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Cornalin
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Super Tuscan
Super Tuscan scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and earthier.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and earthier.
Barolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and earthier.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Rosso di Montalcino
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 tannic and softer.
Dolcetto
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 tannic and softer.
Petite Sirah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be earthier, and more aromatic.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be earthier, and more aromatic.
Barolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be earthier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Baga
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and earthier.
Bairrada Baga
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and earthier.
Barolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be earthier, and more aromatic.
Naoussa Xinomavro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be earthier, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Petite Sirah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Toro
Toro scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower 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.
Gamay
Both are made from gamay, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Cru Beaujolais
curatedThe same appellation family at its most structured.
Expect: More weight, more grip and a longer life.
Beaujolais
Both are made from gamay, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
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.
Gamay
Both are made from gamay, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Cru Beaujolais
curatedThe same appellation family at its most structured.
Expect: More weight, more grip and a longer life.
Beaujolais
Both are made from gamay, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, 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.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Syrah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Super Tuscan
Super Tuscan scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Dolcetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Petite Sirah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, 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.
Petit Verdot
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Dolcetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more neutral and subtle.
Petite Sirah
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Super Tuscan
Super Tuscan scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.
Shiraz
Shiraz scores closest to Morgon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
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.