We were delighted to walk away with 2 trophies from last night’s Decanter Awards: The overall ‘Wine Merchant of the Year’ and the Decanter Readers Award for ‘Best Large Merchant’. This is the third year running that we have won both of these awards which we have to admit we’re very proud of! The judges had [...]
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Autumn offers are here!
Monday 30 August 2010 – 16:58
It feels oddly appropriate to be reporting the arrival of Majestic’s autumn offers given the number of layers I am having to wear to stay warm on this August bank holiday! Get ready for the heartier dishes of the harvest season with our fantastic deals: 25% off Spain 20% of South Africa 20% off Portugal [...]
Summer offers end tomorrow
Sunday 29 August 2010 – 19:11
We’ll be updating the website around 3pm tomorrow (Monday 30 August) which means the end of some of our most popular summer offers: 20% off New Zealand 20% off Australia 20% off Chile 20% off Italy We’re also drawing a line under some amazing Champagne offers: £17 Nicolas Feuillatte £20 Heidsieck Gold Top 2004 £25 [...]
Majestic & the Marathon du Médoc
Tuesday 17 August 2010 – 17:12
On 11th September, 10 brave members of staff will be running the Marathon du Médoc in aid of our Charity of the Year, Parkinson’s UK. Every September, runners from around the world gather in Bordeaux to compete in the 26.3 mile race around the Médoc vineyards. It’s a marathon for wine-lovers – runners pass some [...]
Friday fun: Cast your vote!
Friday 13 August 2010 – 11:16
So we all have our own little way of choosing that perfect bottle of wine – fancy sharing your method? Then just select upto 3 options on our new poll. Once you’ve cast your vote, you’ll be able to see the results of other readers! Share: Facebook Email Digg Reddit
Too many to mention…
Friday 18 June 2010 – 10:46
We should have been careful what we wished for! Having spent weeks worrying about when the en primeur campaign would get started, it’s completely manic now, with new wines every few minutes. Anything specific would be out of date by the time you read it. Instead take a look at the list of released wines [...]
Finally – it’s all happening
Wednesday 16 June 2010 – 14:03
Those readers who already receive our email updates will know that the 2009 Bordeaux releases are coming thick and fast now. If you have any interest at all get signed up straightaway or there’s a danger you’ll miss the party. Since this morning two Majestic favourites have come out: Chateau la Lagune and Chateau Talbot. [...]
Website problems!
Wednesday 16 June 2010 – 9:40
Update 9:56am: We found all the products and we’re pleased to say we’re back up and running! 9:40am: A large number of products on our website have temporarily vanished…. we’re working hard to get them back as soon as possible! Our Mixed Cases, Top 10 Offers & Fathers Day Gifts are still viewable. In the [...]
Majestic Wine PLC Preliminary Results
Monday 14 June 2010 – 8:43
Majestic Wine PLC (“Majestic”), the UK’s largest wine warehouse chain, today announces its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2010. Download the full statement (PDF format) Highlights Financial Profit before tax increased by 117% to £16.0m (2009: £7.4m). Underlying profit growth of 26% after adjusting for last year’s £5.3m reduction in the [...]
Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV £24.74!
Friday 11 June 2010 – 9:52
There is rather a lot of excitement in the office this morning as Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV (a real staff favourite) has just had it’s price dropped to £24.74. However, this is definitely one to snap up fast as this brilliant offer is ending on Wednesday 16th June. It’s not just us that thinks [...]
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