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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
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
Subscribe to The Connexion newspaper before October 31 and get a free bottle of award-winning 2005 Bordeaux Supérieur from Château Plaisance in Saint Emilion, worth €8. French addresses and over-18s only.