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· Posted: 12.03.2019 · #41

Some follow on news just received a mail from Fred.
WBS Opens in Cherbourg!
Dear WBS Customer,

We’re opening a bright, spacious, 950m² new outlet in Cherbourg with ample car parking, near the Auchan Hypermarket complex at La Glacerie.
Just 10 minutes from the ferry port, we should be ready for the maiden arrival of Irish Ferries’ luxurious new cruise ferry W.B. Yeats on the 15th March. Check out our website www.winebeersupermarket.com for full details, an up-to-date wine list, special offers and online pre-ordering.

And if you are calling into WBS and see some Porto,try some its nectar.

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· Posted: 12.03.2019 · #42

I have a friend who buys Porto 6 direct from the Portugalvine yard.com. Lovely wine for under £4 plus delivery. Must check it out when we get to Cherbourg in September.

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· Posted: 13.03.2019 · #43

That’s great, we always fill up at the Auchan Hypermarket before we get on the boat

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· Posted: 13.03.2019 · #44

We are excited to announce we will be opening a new store at La Glacerie, Cherbourg

Auchan won't be too happy about that

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· Posted: 13.03.2019 · #45

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We are excited to announce we will be opening a new store at La Glacerie, Cherbourg

Auchan won't be too happy about that

The same thing struck me Dave.
As long as I am going to France I didn't discover Auchan in Cherbourg unti last year, Super store!

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· Posted: 01.08.2019 · #46

Am i missing something here? Checking out the prices on line in Freds wine shop and he dosent seem that cheap. Maybe "@sprinter" can enlighten me.

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· Posted: 01.08.2019 · #47

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The same thing struck me Dave.
As long as I am going to France I didn't discover Auchan in Cherbourg unti last year, Super store!

We found it brilliant too, best store by far with easy parking and out of town too. Excellent place.

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· Posted: 01.08.2019 · #48

We were in there on both ends of our trip. Great shop. Also decathlon is just a few minutes away. I also thought WBS slightly more expensive this year. Still bought there though and received 18 free bottles of wine at the till

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· Posted: 01.08.2019 · #49

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Am i missing something here? Checking out the prices on line in Freds wine shop and he dosent seem that cheap. Maybe "@sprinter" can enlighten me.

@ROBANDSUE
Are you sure you are reading across the listing most prices are for case 0f 6 most of there wine is at least half of what you would pay here and some really nice wine between €5and €10 the best value I ever got was Fitou red for €13.60 saw the same here in a restaurant for €39.00.
You also need to do some tasting and get several cases of mixed to try

O Brien's Torres Vina Sol 1x 75 = €11.95 WBS 6x75 = €29,94 = ( €5 )
Porto 6 1x75 = €10.00 1 x 75 = €4.99
Prosecco €14.95 and €17.95 Prosecco €6.00 and € 7.00
Jameson .75 €36.00 Jameson 1Ltr standard € 22.99

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· Posted: 01.08.2019 · #50

less weight in the van than bottles

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· Posted: 01.08.2019 · #51

We found the auchan too expensive this year and opted instead to get our wine in the E,Leclerc Tourlaville in Cherbourg,they had great offers on the wine and beer,in fact i'm near sure it was cheaper than any other year,we got 5 litre boxes of Ardeche rose at around seven euro.

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· Posted: 02.08.2019 · #52

Cheers all. "@sprinter" the listing was coming up showing mad pricing but when i adjusted the settings i seen what i was looking for.

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· Posted: 02.08.2019 · #53

We always recommend to anyone coming on wine trips to consider It is unlikely that you will get the same brand label wine you buy at home you may get some other Country's wine you recognize. There are more different producer's in one area in France the you would see labels in the whole of Ireland.
In Bordeaux there are 6,000 wineries and vineyards make more than 9,000 different Bordeaux wines every vintage. With that in mind look at the Grape mix in what you like at home, ask the lads in the shop what they recommend at about half what you pay at home, don't be afraid to try stuff that's only a couple of euros,take away some to try,and if you like email them a couple of days before you go home and they will have it on a pallet waiting for you to collect.
Most important to try every other place you happen to come across on your trip. but be prepared to park up if you go tasting, one outlet could have 10 for you to try and I know one village with 7cavs on the main drag. in Ireland we consider it alcohol abuse to spit.

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· Posted: 02.08.2019 · #54

Cheers Martin, made a list of 7 different cab savs and bordeaux we are going to buy when we land and try them all over the time we are there.

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· Posted: 02.08.2019 · #55

I just go to the supermarkets and watch what locals are buying. Lift a few bottles and move on. Havnt had a bad bottle in years but I don't have a refined palet

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· Posted: 02.08.2019 · #56

We try to use France Passion Vineyard and wine coops, we found a really nice one https://www.latucauderie.fr/ and call in every year its an Aire now takes about 6 vans with all the facilities and shower for € 5,free if you buy wine.

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· Posted: 13.08.2019 · #57

When you have got your wine,here is something else to go with it when you get home ,very handy to have a couple in the van cupboard. Great on a winter evening or a quick lunch.
Try a few when you're in France.

Just a sample there are lots of variety's and Size's

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· Posted: 03.09.2019 · #58

Called into WBS today, and we weren’t the only Craicers. Mentioned we were there on the recommendation of Martin, as was everyone else. Hope you get a free case @sprinter next time your there. Chris said Hello. Great selection to try before the return visit home.

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· Posted: 04.09.2019 · #59

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I'll be in to see them Friday week.

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· Posted: 04.09.2019 · #60

3 litres of Cotes du Rhones in Lidl (France) for €8.99.

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· Posted: 04.09.2019 · #61

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I'll be in to see them Friday week.

We will be back on the following Wednesday to make our final selections. Long way to go. Their Red bus was good, but Arrogant Frog at €3.99 is now ahead. Plus they do it in boxes. Love this part of holidaying in France.

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· Posted: 04.09.2019 · #62

Not a lover of their Red Bus ....
It’s fine, but. If you like Pinot Gris, they have a mcguigan that is delicious. I bought got 8 cases, and I’m down to two. Anyone with a bit of room “ yeah you Martin” I need more. At this rate I’ll be lucky to see valentines out

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· Posted: 05.09.2019 · #63

Yous guys are too fussy. The cheap stuff does me just fine

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· Posted: 05.09.2019 · #64

Met mark and wendy in was. On Martin's recommendation we got bottles to sample on our journey. Made a list and the girl was very helpful fulfilling our order. 10 bottles for 34 euro and 2 of them are ex cellent. Looming forward to saming the rest. In Roche st bernard for the night then heading further south
Sorry about the spelling, had a few Beers

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· Posted: 05.09.2019 · #65

Sorry about the spelling, had a few Beers

A few

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· Posted: 05.09.2019 · #66

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Feel free to name the good ones Rob. Tried the Three French Hens Merlot tonight. Jumps into second place. The list is growing by the day.

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· Posted: 05.09.2019 · #67

Rob, shame on you beer's

you're in France.

Mark did you try the white French Hens,Susie loves it.

Don't forget if you are in the Area.
https://www.levignobledenantes-tourisme.com › ...
DOMAINE DE LA TUCAUDERIE à MOUZILLON

Its an Aire with all the facilities and the use of their showers etc.

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· Posted: 05.09.2019 · #68

I've posted before but always try to stop

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· Posted: 06.09.2019 · #69

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Rob, shame on you beer's

you're in France.

Wendy had the White. Definitely on the list. Thanks for the link.

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· Posted: 11.09.2019 · #70

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We stumbled (pun intended) on a brand called Roche Mazet a few years ago and it's been a firm favourite ever since.
it's rated as 'the Number 1 brand in France' and at about €3 per bottle it represents great value.
The only problem with the brand is it's very drinkable

You can choose from Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, and others.

I was having a look at WBS Cherbourge website and they now stock Roche Mazet in 3ltr boxes, Merlot, Cab-Sauv, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. at €7.95 per box.

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· Posted: 11.09.2019 · #71

They have a lovely Pinot Grigio if you like that. Mcguigan.

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· Posted: 11.09.2019 · #72

Called into WBS, Cherbourg on Monday, great coffee and advice from Chris. J P Chenet at €2.89 a bottle, a lovely Malbec called Demon Noire at €4.29 and others that seem great value. Brought 8 cases back, that'll do us for a bit

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· Posted: 12.09.2019 · #73

Baguette we have been buying the Roche Mazet for years. They do a selection of different wines and are well priced. Must call in with WBS in February

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #74

Wine in France not going to happen this year.
So based on saving the price of the Ferry €600 approx ) I'm going to approach a couple of wine suppliers If I spend around the same money I would in France + the €600 I think they will offer a a good deal.
What do you think, if about 10 of us got together with a pot of 10 / 15 k to spend.
Fred would give 10 or 15%.
what would get here? I know a lot less wine but its a one off?
Anyone interested or have an Friendly importer that might be go for a deal ?

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #75

What about trying the likes of The Wine Society in UK they will ship to an address close to Newry for collection and it could save having to pay a lot of duty!!!!!

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #76

Martin I’d be up for that. I’m run out since June, even after getting a supplementary supply from a friend

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #77

Just as a matter of interest my Buddy put an order in of Porto 6. He was advised by the An Post who do the deliveries for DHL. that the customs had stopped the shipment, He then received a bill for 3.20 per bottle and upon paying it they let the shipment 30 bottles go trough this time, but advised him that they would not allow it to happen again. It would a[pear you need a license.
the final cost was €9.90.

I would think some people had a regular supply of more than 30 bottles coming in so it came to the notice of the customs.

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #78

We (southerners) live in a common customs union. Where is your mate Martin and what country did he import from?

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #79

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We (southerners) live in a common customs union. Where is your mate Martin and what country did he import from?

South Dublin and from Portugalwines. But we are the only country in the union that ROB their Citizens by putting an extra duty on wines and spirits,

€3.19
Irish consumers pay €3.19 on tax per every standard €9 bottle of wine and €6.37 on sparkling wine, research shows. Irish excise on wine is the highest in the EU, according to the latest 'Irish Wine Market Report' from Drinks Ireland.

The level of duty on spirits is 10.99 percent in Ireland, far ahead of the EU minimum rate of 1.54 percent. In 15 states, the level of duty is below 3 percent

And If you didn't know, they have a great scam going on vehicle imports also.

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· Posted: 22.09.2020 · #80

Ok I got you. He had it delivered as opposed to bringing it personally.

What if you touted your bulk buy offer to a local wine shop here? Might they match 10% or15%?

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