Supermarket promotions Q2 2022

[Michael Sheridan]

I picked up 6 of these today, which came to the princely total of £44.96 after discount. I note on the label it claims to have been aged for 5 years after bottling, so I am hopeful of a decent wine.

We will try one in the next couple of days, after which 1 of 2 things will happen:

1) I spend the following 2 days tracking down and squirreling away more, or

2) it goes into the box of crap for Vicki's band of harpies to knock back in the garden

We shall see...

What was the verdict Richard ? I didn't get any this time round but have a bottle that I bought in the previous 25% off window

 

[Richard Ward]

What was the verdict Richard ? I didn't get any this time round but have a bottle that I bought in the previous 25% off window

It's alright. Nothing wrong with it, light and fresh. Simple and clean. Well worth £7.50

 

[Raymond Tilney]

Can you not just buy two cellar Defenders for £10 or less? We padded our order with a few bottles of Guigal CdR.

Jason,
Vintage Bolly is a cellar defender for Po

 

[Steven Pritchard]

Jason,
Vintage Bolly is a cellar defender for Po

A few years ago, the Bolly would've lost the battle!

 

[Raymond Tilney]

A few years ago, the Bolly would've lost the battle!

And now they have cork problems with the new bottle shape, once again not a long term prospect IMO.

 

[Chris Davies]

And now they have cork problems with the new bottle shape, once again not a long term prospect IMO.

Could you share a bit more on this please Ray? Sounds like it’s not cork taint but a problem with how well the corks are sealing the bottles?

 

[Steven Pritchard]

And now they have cork problems with the new bottle shape, once again not a long term prospect IMO.

Dey Am ignoring the obvious solution!

 

[Steven Pritchard]

Could you share a bit more on this please Ray? Sounds like it’s not cork taint but a problem with how well the corks are sealing the bottles?

Seal variability is a far bigger problem than TCA. Champagne is particularly sensitive to it because of the oxidative shock of disgorgement.

 

[Paul Benny]

Back on promotions, 20% off 3+ at Asda until 1 July. Excludes Champagne

 

[Ian Day]

Back on promotions, 20% off 3+ at Asda until 1 July. Excludes Champagne

Thank you Paul. Your insider knowledge is always appreciated.

 

[Raymond Tilney]

Could you share a bit more on this please Ray? Sounds like it’s not cork taint but a problem with how well the corks are sealing the bottles?

Chris I shall pop up a post with some photos.It seems to me Bolly are skimping on corks and the knock on is that the sealing is compromised.

 

[Paul Benny]

Tesco 25% off 6+ from today until 4 July (not Scotland and some wines excluded in Wales). Clubcard required
In two recent articles Jancis was quite complementary about some of the Tesco range - one of the articles does not require subscription.

 

[Graeme Harvie]

Chris I shall pop up a post with some photos.It seems to me Bolly are skimping on corks and the knock on is that the sealing is compromised.

Do you think this is a problem across the range, e.g. for LGA 2014? If so quite concerning for those who bought such wines...

 

[Steven Pritchard]

Do you think this is a problem across the range, e.g. for LGA 2014? If so quite concerning for those who bought such wines...

There’s no reason to presume they use different quality conglomerate corks for different wines, so this is an issue for the entire range.

But it isn’t new, and although Bollinger have embraced new technology for disgorgement they still miss this basic step.

 

[John Devlin]

Tesco 25% off 6+ from today until 4 July (not Scotland and some wines excluded in Wales). Clubcard required
In two recent articles Jancis was quite complementary about some of the Tesco range - one of the articles does not require subscription.

Thanks for the tip re the Jancis articles. I went armed with a few names and although my local store has a very limited wine range I managed to pick up three different wines and all on a double discount too. Win win.

 

[Dom Shepherd]

Tesco’s new Tavel rose seems to have had some good write ups and a positive review on TWS forum.

 

[Paul Matthews]

Lidl Cerasuolo Di Vittoria was reduced to 3.99 in my local store this afternoon. YMMV. Haven't tried it yet but will tonight.

Also their very good GV Johann Quest will be reduced to 4.29 this weekend, Fri-Sun. I was absolutely gutted to see that on a poster having just splashed out 6 quid on a bottle.

 

[Jeremy Caan]

There’s no reason to presume they use different quality conglomerate corks for different wines, so this is an issue for the entire range.

But it isn’t new, and although Bollinger have embraced new technology for disgorgement they still miss this basic step.

On a different topic, Steve, if Tatty Nocturne and Tatty NV were the same price which would you get?

 

[Steven Pritchard]

NV, The Nocturne is much sweeter in style although is a nice enough wine!

 

[David Mansfield]

NV, The Nocturne is much sweeter in style although is a nice enough wine!

I concur. They are Very different. Have to say not a fan of the Nocturne.

 

[Brandon cox]

As a loyal wine pages forum follower I was sad to have leave UK -> US mid pandemic 2020. I'll be back next week July 11-13. Please tell me...what deals do you all have waiting for me??!