These are the white wines for the festive season – and they’re all French. They’re not all Chardonnays from Burgundy, however – there’s a lovely Sancerre on the list!

First up (left)is Signe Bourgogne Montagny

Tasting notes: Notes of tropical fruits. Some minerality & creaminess on the palate. Elegant for the money. Good texture.

Wine Colour – White
Price – £9
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer – Signe
Grape – 100% Chardonnay
Region/Country – Burgundy
Points – 90

Next Joseph Drouhin Rully Premier Cru.  Joseph Drouhin is an excellent winemaker. He buys these Rully grapes as part of his negociant business, with the winemaking taking place in his Cote d’Or vineyard. 8-10 months in oak.

Tasting notes: Complex with a long finish. Aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, lemon, orange, oak, quince, with a touch of honey.

Wine Colour – White
Price – £18.21
Where do I get it from? Waitrose
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer – Joseph Drouhin
Grape – 100% Chardonnay
Region/Country – Burgundy/France
Points – 90

Then there’s Domaine les Marroniers Montmains Chablis Primier Cru 

Tasting notes: Initially detected some mineral notes. Hints of tropical fruits. Some creaminess on the palate. Good texture.

Wine Colour – White
Price – £14
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer – Montmains
Grape – 100% Chardonnay
Region/Country – Burgundy/France
Points – 90

Domaine Reverdy Ducroux Sancerre ‘Beau Roy’ is the only Sauvignon Blanc to make the cut.

Tasting notes: Light and soft, with notes of apple and balanced acidity. Refreshing, fruity and ready to drink.

Wine Colour – White
Price – £13 – from Sainsburys
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer – Domaine Reverdy Ducroux
Grape – 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region/Country – Loire Valley/France
Points – 90

Chablis Vieilles Vignes Pierre de Prehy – Brocard

Tasting notes: Crisp, elegant Chablis with flavours of citrus, white peach and some minerality.

Wine Colour – White
Price – £16
Where do I get it from? Marks & Spencer
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer –  Brocard
Grape – 100% Chardonnay
Region/Country – Burgundy/France
Points – 90