From the description, “robust whites” may not sound too appealing, but they are often the most interesting and widely sold styles in the world. 
Think oaky Chardonnays, ripe Viogniers and wines such as white Chateauneuf du Pape or white Rioja.
In my mind, a robust white wine has depth and gravitas to the palate and always has a long finish. A “long finish”, by the way, is a taste that remains on your palate or memory for several minutes after swallowing the wine and it’s more often used to describe red wines.
In recent years, Australian and South African whites have taken the world by storm, filling a void left by the ever increasing prices of the undoubted stars of the show in Burgundy. My personal taste, however, has always been more towards the white wines of the Rhone Valley, particularly Chateauneuf du Pape, one of the rarest of all.

Toast & Honey Chardonnay, California
This is the wine version of the old Ronseal advert where “it says what it does on the tin”. An enticing, peachy aroma leading into a rich layered palate with toasted vanilla flavours and a rich, creamy texture. Well done to Majestic because this is a cracker for the price.
Majestic £14.99 a bottle or £9.99 mix six

Shepherd’s Clock Chardonnay, d’Arenberg, Australia
Thankfully d’Arenberg have always been as good at making wines as they are at naming them and the Shepherd’s Clock maintains the tradition with a racy citrus nose and excitable peach and cream flavours on the palate. 
Marks & Spencer £10

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