Full-flavoured whites

36. 2017 The Waterfront, Chardonnay/Viognier

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA (£7.99, Waitrose) An inspired white that draws on the body of chardonnay and uses viognier for added scent and flair.

37. 2017 Corbello, Catarratto/Chardonnay

SICILY, ITALY (£7.99, reduced to £5.99 from 11 July-7 August, Waitrose) A great wine made from a grape which until recently was regarded as a bit second-rate.

38. 2016 Irresistible Marsanne

LANGUEDOC -ROUSSILLON, FRANCE (£7.99, Co-op) This one has been a star for a long while. Balanced, sensual and slightly honeyed, it’s a lovely wine that really hits the spot.

41. 2017 Masseria Pietrosa, Verdeca

PUGLIA, ITALY (£8, Morrisons) The verdeca grape isn’t usually oaked. In ‘nude’ form, it’s fascinatingly perfumed, sleek, sour and tangy, but with added oak it becomes a diva. An impactful wine.

42. 2017 Morrisons The Best Western Australian Chardonnay

(£8, Morrisons)

Using French oak barrels as well as fine chardonnay grapes, this ravishing, full-bodied wine is a superb treat if you like richer-style whites.

43. 2016 Laneway Chardonnay

CENTRAL VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (£8.49, Co-op) With its juicy, honey and pear juice-kissed palate and long, languid finish, this is a star Aussie chardonnay. Plus it’s extraordinary value for money.

44. 2017 Penfolds, Koonunga Hill Chardonnay

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (£9, reduced to £8 from 10-30 July, Tesco; £9, Asda, ocado.com) As well as packing an amazing flavour punch, this is made by the most famous winery in Australia.

45. 2016 Tesco finest* Yarra Valley Chardonnay

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (£11, Tesco) This wine uses only one region – the Yarra Valley, famed for its chardonnays. A beautiful white, with class and build quality.

46. 2017 Pecorino, Terre di Chieti, Umani Ronchi

ABRUZZO, ITALY (£11, M&S)

Umani Ronchi is one of Italy’s most revered wineries, and this is top class. The richness of flavour is balanced by the dramatic acidity on the finish.

47. 2016 Hill-Smith Estate, Eden Valley Chardonnay

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (£11.99, Waitrose) One of many wines that shows Australia makes chardonnay that rivals and often trumps Burgundy.

48. 2016 Mâcon-Lugny, Louis Latour

BURGUNDY, FRANCE (£12.99, reduced to £10.99 each on a mix six deal, Majestic) With its grand feel, this excellent Mâcon-Lugny will impress the stuffiest of wine-bore friends.

49. 2016 Bellingham, The Bernard Series Chenin Blanc

SOUTH AFRICA (£13, reduced to £10 from 10-30 July, Tesco)

Loaded with orange blossom, nut and honey notes, this chardonnayshaped chenin has serious attitude.

50. 2017 Rustenberg, Chardonnay

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA (£13.99, reduced to £10.99 from 11 July-7 August, Waitrose)

Main course-shaped and ever so lusty, this is a stunning wine.

51. 2017 Kaapzicht, Kliprug Bush Vine Chenin Blanc

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA (£13.99, reduced to £10.49 until 10 July, Waitrose) Another stellar chenin blanc, this is exotic, honeyed, tropical and sexy.

52. 2016 Stonier, Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (£17.95, hailshamcellars.com) Stonier is a pioneer and this wine shows off its incredible talents perfectly.