M&S slash price on fine wines

UK retailer M&S has launched a wine clearance sale, which has cut the price of many of its fine wines by a third.

The retailer has slashed the price on a large selection of around 128 wines, with shoppers able to stock up some popular lines for as little as £4.89 a bottle if they buy a case of six, or save £160 off a limited edition Saint-Emilion from one of the region’s smallest grand cru estates.

The Château Croix de Labrie is now retailing at £320 for a case of six, down from £480 – a saving of more than £28 per bottle.

Other wines included in the sale include a case of six Royal Palace Colheita Port, at £104. 01, down a third from £156,  £30 off a 6-bottle case of Louise Vertay Brut Champagne, the equivalent of £15 a bottle, a Telteca Roble Malbec at £48 (down from £72), and 20% off a Da Vinci Vin Santo 2008, Codici Primitivo, £47 (original price 70.50), and Finca Manzanos Selection de Victor Rioja £55.96 for a case of six down from £83.94,

At the value end, there are 15 wines selling for the equivalent of £6 or less, including a Fleur de Mondelys at £29.33 or £4.89 a bottle (original price £44), or Marques de la Concordia Tapas for the equivalent of £5.66 each.

A selection of single bottles of fine wines is also included in the sale, including a Château d’Armailhac down from £76.00 to £60.80, a Chateau Gazin 2016 in a presentation box is down 20% to £52.80 from £66, an Orben Rioja for £25.60, and Champagne Veuve Hennerick at £19.20.

It is also offering free delivery on wine orders over £100, or free nominated day delivery on orders over £150.