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Here is this week's top pick of good value bottles to savour

Domaine Mandeville Chardonnay 2008, South of France, Marks and Spencer, down from 6.99 to 4.99 until January 31: Completely uncluttered by oak, this is a clean-tasting, juicy, peach-filled Chardonnay that will accompany everything from a lettuce leaf to a plate of pasta.

Tesco Finest Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2010, South Africa, Tesco down from 7.99 to 2 bottles for 10 until January 4: Crisp, gooseberry fresh and delicious, this will still be drinking well all through summer so grab some at this bargain price.

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Dominio del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Argentina, Marks and Spencer down from 8.99 to 6.99 until January 31: Made by one of Argentina's best winemakers, this sleek, cassis-charged wine will keep the cold at bay all winter. A bargain, stock up.

Parallle 45 Paul Jaboulet 2007, Ctes du Rhne, Waitrose down from 9.49 to 6.99 starting January 5 until January 25: Deep, gutsy, herb and spice-dusted bramble fruit in this full-flavoured wine from one of the Rhne's best producers. A real winter warmer.

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