When it comes to wines, one of the best tips of the year remains the traditional Wine Fair, which sets up shop in supermarkets across France during the month of September.
It is the perfect opportunity to stock up on bottles at low prices, but also to discover a wonderful selection of vineyards. You know my passion and love for wine and for the sharing that comes with consuming this drink, so you won’t be surprised that I’m talking about it here.
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Carrefour Wine Fair 2016
Regarding dates, the Carrefour Wine Fair will take place from September 28th to October 10th, 2016 in the Hypermarkets, from September 16th to October 2nd, 2016 in the Markets, and from September 12th to 25th, 2016 for pre-orders.
It will present a total of over 1450 references (1000 for the hypermarkets and 450 for Market) and for the second time, each chain will present its own specific Wine Fair adapted to the clientele of the different stores.
Honestly, having tasted a few of these wines in preview (including Carole Bouquet‘s for example), I can tell you that the quality/price ratio is well worth the trip! It is primarily an opportunity to fill your cellar at a lower cost with very interesting bottles.
The tip: if you want to prepare for your wine fair a little in advance, the mobile app and the Carrefour website allow you to view the offers in a glance. Plus, 650 preview evenings for Carrefour Market customers are organized all over France.
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Monoprix Wine Fair 2016
The Monoprix Wine Fair will be held from September 7th to 25th, 2016, with a selection of 250 references, curated throughout the year by the Monoprix wine team.
On the agenda, a wide choice of appellations and prices with a “ready-to-drink” selection offering a very good quality/price ratio, but also a significant proportion of wines from organic farming.
There is also a quality benchmark at the store with the “Monoprix Gourmet” jury seal for wines that have won over a jury of informed enthusiasts.
The tip: the “3 bottles for the price of 2” promotion is applied every day of the wine fair on several references in the selection, for holders of the Monoprix loyalty card. And for those who don’t have the card, they can also take advantage of it today, Saturday, September 17th.
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Franprix Wine Fair 2016
From September 7th to 18th, 2016, the 900 Franprix stores are offering a selection curated by the store’s wine team, who travel through the vineyards all year round to dig up good vintages.
During these 2 weeks, 150 wine references will be available throughout France, including the Customer Favorites, a label that returns for a 5th edition.
Price range: between €2.49 and €41
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So, ready to grab some great deals during this Wine Fair? If you have any wine recommendations to buy, don’t hesitate to leave your tips in the comments!
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez, Leclerc and Carrefour
