Lidl now sells wine that’s similar to Chateauneuf du Pape – but costs £7.99 a bottle
The budget retailer has launched a new French Wine Cellar collection, featuring 25 wines in total from the region - with prices starting at £4.99
THERE's nothing better than finding a quality bottle of French wine but for a bargain price
So wine lovers will be excited to hear that a bottle from Lidl that sells for £7.99 was produced in the same region and has a similar taste to the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape - but a fraction of the price.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for producing the finest wine in the region.
In the UK, you can find it selling , while at .
Although, we did spot some cheaper bottles that may not have been made by top wine producers.
Of course, we are not suggesting that Lidl's wine is as good as the original, but for wine lovers looking for a bargain and willing to experiment it is worth giving it a try.
Lidl's Céllier de Montérail Rasteau is part of its new French wine collection which launches on Thursday 28 September, featuring 25 wines in total with the majority coming from the region.
The bargain retailers claims shoppers can get their hands on the highest quality wines, made in the similar styles of French classics from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhône with prices starting at just £4.99 and going up to £14.99.
Other highlights include L'Éphémère Crémant de Limoux selling for £7.99, which Lidl describes as the “perfective alternative” to expensive champagne or prosecco.
Often overlooked in favour of Champagne and Prosecco, Crémant is a French sparkling wine, which is produced by using a similar method and grapes as champagne.
Whilst the vast majority of wine produced in Bordeaux is red, Lidl has also included a white "L'Horizon Cuvée Morgane" for £5.99 from the region to champion smaller producers.
Paul Gibson, buying director at Lidl UK, said the retailer worked hard to bring customers some different styles and flavours from France.
"At Lidl we’re always looking to champion smaller producers, and by honing in on lesser-known regions – such as the Jura – the new French Wine Cellar features great wines that have been produced in similar styles to the classics at unbeatable value," he said.
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The French collection follows Lidl’s recent Hungarian Wine Cellar – the fastest-selling Wine Cellar collection to date – featuring 15 wines in total from the region.
Lidl and Aldi have gained popularity for stocking up top wines at a budget price.
Earlier this year, Aldi’s Exquisite Collection Côtes De Provence 2016 rosé also won the silver medal at The International Wine Challenge.
Meanwhile Lidl’s sparkling wine - the Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc - ranked among the best after scooping the same award as nearly 40 Champagnes costing over six times the price.
The same accolade was received by almost 40 top champagnes including the Veuve Clicquot 2008 vintage Champagne, which sells for more than £50 a bottle at Sainsbury’s, Majestic and Tesco.
9 easy ways to cut your booze costs
WE spoke Steve Nowottny, news and features editor at MoneySavingExpert.com and Hannah Maundrell, editor in chief of money.co.uk about how you can spend less for great wine:
- Be aware of marketing tricks:Remember a supermarket’s job is to make us spend. So don’t be hoodwinked by stores’ marketing tricks, such as hiding bargain products on the bottom shelf and using sales-type signage for non-sale items.
- Drop one brand level as you shop: Premium to branded, branded to regular, regular to value. Doing this on everything you buy could save some an estimated 30 per cent off your bill.
- Don’t be a supermarket snob: Aldi and Lidl have decent wine at really good prices. Have some fun with this and do a blind taste test.
- Be wary of duty free: You might think you’re getting a bargain when you buy duty free but you may find cheaper elsewhere.
- Buy in bulk: Buying wine in cases will often give you the best value for your money. Look out for deals in supermarkets which give you 25 per cent off when buying 6 bottles.
- Download the wine app Vivino: You can take a photo of any wine label and it will compare prices for you.
- Sign up to an online wine club:Signing up to online wine clubs like Virgin wines will mean you earn rewards and get great deals – but beware of rip-offs too.
- Buy with friends: If you like a bargain but don’t want to splash out too much, consider splitting the cost with friends.
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