Bargain wine sales extend to October

A number of supermarkets and websites are extending their foire aux vins into October. Here are the key dates

Published wednesday 30 November 2016 - 17:02 Last updated wednesday 30 November 2016 - 17:02

A number of supermarkets and online vendors are extending their foire aux vins into October. Here are the key dates

Remaining supermarkets and hypermarkets

• Auchan: until October 4
• Centre Leclerc: September 30 – October 10
• Magasins U: September 29 – October 10
• Carrefour Market: September 30 – October 11

Online wine sellers with wine fairs still running

• www.idealwine.com from September 18
• www.savourclub.fr until September 28
• www.ChateauOnline.fr until September 28
• www.cave-gustumo.com until September 30
• www.ochato.com until September 30
• www.vin-bio-naturel.fr until September 30
• www.nicolas.com until October 6
• www.xo-vin.fr until October 11

For details of other online sales and tasting notes, see the website
www.vinogusto.com

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Bargain wine sales extend to October

A number of supermarkets and websites are extending their foire aux vins into October. Here are the key dates

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