One of the joys of Christmas Day is the fanfare of food and wine, but as most hosts will agree, choosing a 'perfect' wine to serve throughout the endless flavours, meals and courses can be less joyful.

With this in mind, we've put together a guide to all-day Christmas wines well worth raising any festive glass to...

WHITES

:: The Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013, New Zealand (£7.99, Aldi)

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a touch of class on Christmas Day with this fresh, fruity sauvignon blanc which has enough depth of flavour to make it a cut above many which cost more. Neither too citrus-based nor too sweet, pair it with starters of smoked salmon and horseradish mayonnaise, or goat's cheese and beetroot salad.

:: Champ Divin Chardonnay 2013, Jura, France (£15.60, www.tanners-wines.co.uk)

A little gem from the Jura that's fruity, fresh and food-friendly, this is a new-world style of chardonnay that's expressive with plenty of ripe, tropical fruits and enough fresh acidity to make it a great match with seafood tartars and soft cheeses. Made from organic and biodynamic grapes, Champ Divin translates to 'divine field' and it's very easy to like.

:: Domaine Chaume Arnaud, La Cadene Blanc 2011, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France (£16.75, www.bbr.com)

The price of greatness can sometimes be less than you think, especially with little nuggets like this brilliant blend of viognier, marsanne and roussanne. Uplifting from the very first sip, it's fragrant and full with sumptuous peach, quince and passion fruit flavours and, while it's slightly unctuous, the fruit is lightened by a delicious freshness and purity on the finish.

:: Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2012, South Africa (£16.99, www.sawinesonline.co.uk)

A bright white from a boutique winery that bridges the gap between a chardonnay and a sauvignon blanc, it's full-bodied and punchy with tropical fruits, melon and baked apple aromas with a touch of oaky vanilla, but with ample acidity to enjoy with smoked salmon and turkey.

:: Laroche La Collegiale Chablis 2012, France (£15.99, or £11.99 when you buy two, Majestic)

A Burgundy blonde from a highly respected producer, this elegant chablis offers pronounced mineral pleasure from the famous limestone soil that surrounds the banks of the River Serein. With no oak influence, this is a fresh and fruity chardonnay with crisp acidity on the finish and a wine with real presence.

REDS

:: Chateau La Tour De Bessan Margaux 2010, France (£24, Oddbins)

A top-notch claret from a great vintage, this is pure, refined and smooth enough to drink now. The gentle cabernet fruit has floral aromas with blueberry hints, fine tannin structure and a gorgeous long finish with the class and elegance you would expect from a fine Margaux.

:: Ogier Clos De L'Oratoire Des Papes 2012, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, France (£18.25 from £20.25, from now until January 1, Sainsbury's)

A superstar red from legendary producers Ogier, this young vintage is drinking beautifully with a nose of black cherry, spice and herbs leading to ripe cherry fruits, and a hint of sweetness on the long, silky finish. Ideal with white meat, it's worth buying one to drink now, and one to lay down in the cellar.

:: La Rioja Alta, Vina Arana Reserva 2005, Spain (£21.95, www.bbr.com)

A tempranillo temptress from a leading bodegas renowned for its quality, the wine opens with a heady air of sweet ripe cherries, cedar and tobacco, with bold flavours of black forest fruits and sandalwood on the finish - it's an absolute winner with turkey, chestnut stuffing, bread sauce and a rich gravy.

:: Renato Ratti, Battaglione, Barbera D'Asti 2012, Italy (£16.96, www.vintagemarque.com)

If you're gunning for a seriously good red to serve with goose, then a smooth barbera from Piedmont is a good bet. Rich and powerful with dark berries, plums, cassis and a distant note of herbs and a slight tartness on the long finish, it can go the full distance and is a champion with a cheeseboard.

SWEETS AND FORTIFIEDS

:: The Society's Exhibition Sauternes 2012, France (£9.95, 37.5cl, www.thewinesociety.com)

A blend of citrus and exotic fruits on the nose, this light, silky sauternes has good minerality and honeyed guava and passion fruit notes. Perfect to accompany traditional Christmas pudding or something a little different like a nutty Italian Panforte.

:: Sandeman Vau Vintage 2003, Portugal (£17 from £22, now until December 16,Tesco)

Pass the port please... Rich like treacle, sweet, and lush with plummy, stewed fruits on the nose, it's so moreish you'll wonder why you don't bring out the port more often. Divine with a box of truffles or chocolate coins.

:: Delamain Pale & Dry XO Premier Cru Grande Champagne Cognac, France (£19.99 from £25, 20cl, Waitrose)

One for the snifter and a must to flame the Christmas pud, this top notch eau-de-vie is made from a blend of Grande Champagne cognacs and has a powerful floral nose with delicate hints of caramel and honeyed, sweet fruits on the lingering finish. Superb after dinner.

:: BEST BUY

Blackdown best British vodka... The first vodka to be produced in Sussex and made from 100% British wheat grain, Blackdown Silver Birch Vodka, Sussex, England (£27.99, 70cl, www.blackdowncellar.co.uk) has received a Global Master in the Premium and European categories in the Spirits Business Global Masters Awards.

Copper pot distilled and charcoal filtered seven times, it's finished with a hint of Sussex Silver Birch sap to add a delicate sweetness to this smooth and creamy vodka with a hint of pepper on the finish.

:: LIQUID NEWS

Lidl enters the luxury arena... Lidl's most expensive wine has gone on sale and been awarded 93 out of 100 - outstanding - by one of its Master of Wine consultants.

Part of 36 new wines which have been launched, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, Chateau Lagrange 2009, France (£39.99, Lidl) has all the opulence and depth of flavour you would expect from a model estate and outstanding vintage.

"Following the success of our largest French wine promotion in September, we noticed that there was a big demand and great reaction to some of the more premium Bordeaux wines that we offered," says Ben Hulme, senior wine buyer, Lidl UK.

"Our aim is to introduce great value fine wine to supplement our selection of listed wines. To keep the variety of wines interesting for customers, we have 36 new wines in-store with prices from £5.49 up to £39.99, offering something for everyone to try."