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3 Casillero del Diablo Viognier; 001 Château Bouisset La Clape; 2002 Chablis 1er cru Vaillons

Under a fiver: 2003 Casillero del Diablo Viognier £4.99, Safeway, Oddbins

Be warned: the 'Devil's Cellar' dry white has bite. That's from the ripe and full-bodied dry Chilean fruitiness with some of the opulent peachiness of the viognier grape - and there's enough acidity to see it through.

Under a tenner: 2001 Château Bouisset La Clape, Cuvée Eugénie, Coteaux du Languedoc £5.99, Safeway

Punching above its weight, this southern French blend of syrah, carignan and grenache has a smoky, aromatic quality and a chunky, crowd-pleasing palate of impressive richness. A versatile red for parties.

Splash out: 2002 Chablis 1er cru Vaillons, William Fèvre £16.99, Sainsbury's (selected stores)

One of the stars of the newly released 2002 white burgundies. Mouthwatering stony aromas are followed by a minerally intensity while a sharp streak of acidity leaves a long, bone-dry aftertaste.