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The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Three tips to save when buying rosé wine this summer
WARMER weather is the perfect time to enjoy a cool glass of rosé wine. The pink drink has become more popular than ever over recent years. But there are plenty of ways to save some cash when raising a glass or two . . . WALLET FRIENDLY: Premium brand Whispering Angel is a big favourite of rosé drinkers, but at over £20 a bottle it leaves a dent in your finances. Instead, try Aldi 's Sainte Victoire Provence rosé, £11.99, which has similar notes of citrus and pear. Also, stock up on rosé and other wine when supermarkets are running 'buy six and save 25 per cent' deals. These promotions often happen close to bank holidays and other seasonal events so keep an eye out. Meanwhile, Amazon Fresh has launched a rosé for a budget £5.49. BERRY NICE: One affordable way to elevate your glass of rosé may already be sitting in your fridge, according to Sam Caporn, Aldi's wine expert. She says: 'Popping a strawberry or two into a glass is a simple but effective way to enhance the red berry notes found in so many popular rosés. 'Aroma is as important as taste, as the two combine to create flavour. A strawberry helps bring out those juicy red- fruit notes beautifully. If you like your rosé on ice — known as a rosé piscine — try freezing strawberry slices in ice cubes. It keeps your wine chilled and looks gorgeous, too.' GETTING SLUSHY: As with other wines, rosé can start to lose its flavour if it's left open for longer than a couple of days. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel But there's no need to tip it down the drain — you can still use it in cocktails. Try mixing with frozen strawberries, a little elderflower cordial and ice to make a grown-up slushie that should go down a treat on a hot day. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 Deal of the day SPRITZ some Marc Jacobs Dot for a fresh and uplifting fragrance – it's down from £99 to £50 at Superdrug. Cheap treat 7 LOUNGE in these palm-print pyjama bottoms, £5.60, from Matalan. Top swap ADD some style to your table set-up with this 'fish' water jug, £44, from Dunelm. Or if you like the style but not the price, head to Primark to get similar for £12. SAVE: £32 Shop & save CREATE a quick and easy snack with this Scandi-style toaster, down from £30 to £18.46 at George Home in Asda supermarkets. SAVE: £11.54 Hot right now NEW, limited-edition soy sauce-flavoured ice cream has launched on Banana Tree restaurant menus this week, price £3.25. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi launches 'chicken wine' dupe in a box
This is going to be a summer fave 🍷 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi has launched a boxed version of the viral 'chicken wine' The boxed wine is priced at £12.49 for 1.5L The new wine has been the given the stamp of approval from a wine expert Aldi has announced the launch of an own-brand boxed wine, which is a dupe for a summer favourite. The discount supermarket has unveiled its Le Petit Poulet Rosé, which is said to be an affordable alternative to La Vieille Ferme Rosé. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad La Vieille Ferme Rosé gained widespread recognition last year, following viral videos from TikTok users. The surge in popularity led to the French wine being given the affectionate nickname of 'chicken wine' due to the chicken illustration on its branding. Aldi: 'Chicken wine' dupe launched by Aldi - with wine expert stamp of approval | Aldi Popularity of 'chicken wine' hasn't shown any signs of slowing down, and now Aldi has joined the hype with the launch of its own-brand version available in a box. Aldi originally launched Le Petit Poulet Rosé last year, which was available in a bottle. However, the boxed version is a brand-new addition to Aldi stores for summer 2025. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aldi's Le Petit Poulet Rosé boxed wine is priced at only £12.49 for 1.5 litres. The new wine joins Aldi's already extensive boxed wine selection. Wine expert Sam Caporn said: 'Boxed wines have many advantages, it can stay fresh for considerably longer than bottled, there's a price advantage and lastly, boxed wine tastes no different to bottled.' Le Petit Rosé Boxed Wine launched on Sunday June 22 and is available in-store to purchase. If you have a food and drink story to share with us, we'd love to hear from you. You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi launches viral La Vieille Ferme dupe but in a box – and it's much cheaper
Plus, other what other deals you can get your hands on WINE TIME Aldi launches viral La Vieille Ferme dupe but in a box – and it's much cheaper Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALDI has launched a boxed wine version of the viral La Vieille Ferme for a fraction of the price. Made with picnics in mind, the 1.5 litre tub of wine has hit shelves just in time for the warm weather. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Le Petit Poulet is a fraction of the price of the original La Vieille Ferme 4 La Vieille Ferme Rose Wine was a viral hit on Tiktok last summer Credit: Tesco Arriving in stores today, Le Petit Poulet Rosé Boxed Wine is a pale and citrusy rosé that's straight from the wine region of Provence. And priced at £12.49 it's over £3 cheaper than the original, La Vieille Ferme Rosé Bag in a box, which scans for £15.50 per litre. While traditionally it's been lower grade wines that have been sold in boxes, expert Sam Caporn says boxes now have a much greater variety of wines on offer. He's urged Brits to give boxed wine a go, calling it a more affordable way to drink as the beverage stays fresh for longer. Read more on Money NO SHOW Piers Morgan reveals he turned down big money reality TV show just last week He said: 'Boxed wines have many advantages. For example, boxed wine can stay fresh for considerably longer than bottled. 'There is usually a price advantage too, as you're not paying for heavy or expensive glass. And lastly, boxed wine tastes no different to bottled!' It's not just rosé that Aldi has got on offer but a collection of red and white boxed wines too. White-wine drinkers will be thrilled to know that the Cambala Sauvignon is scanning for just £13.99. Meanwhile, an intense Shiraz is flying off the shelves for as little as £13.99 for 2.25L. This comes just days after Aldi slashed the price of some of its fanciest wine to just £10 as part of a brilliant bargain sale. Copycat Meghan's new rosé wine is yet ANOTHER attempt to stay relevant The retailer is slashing the price as part of a sale to mark English Wine Week. Saving 44 per cent per bottle shoppers will be treated to Aldi's premium Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine for just £9.99. Without the discount the bottle would set back shoppers a massive £17.96. The deal will be available in stores for the duration of English Wine Week from the 19th-25th of June. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: 'English Wine Week is a great moment to showcase the quality of British winemaking. "With a saving of 44% on our Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine, we're making it easier than ever for shoppers to enjoy exceptional, award-winning English wine at unbeatable prices.' English Wine Week is an annual national event that celebrates the English wine industry. Several retailers, restaurants and vineyards participate in the event, offering up cheap English wines to customers. This year Aldi will be serving up multiple bottles from their collection to mark the event. 4 Aldi has also launched an intensely rich Shiraz
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi launches viral La Vieille Ferme dupe but in a box – and it's much cheaper
ALDI has launched a boxed wine version of the viral La Vieille Ferme for a fraction of the price. Made with picnics in mind, the 1.5 litre tub of wine has hit shelves just in time for the warm weather. Arriving in stores today, Le Petit Poulet Rosé Boxed Wine is a pale and citrusy rosé that's straight from the wine region of Provence. And priced at £12.49 it's over £3 cheaper than the original, La Vieille Ferme Rosé Bag in a box, which scans for £15.50 per litre. While traditionally it's been lower grade wines that have been sold in boxes, expert Sam Caporn says boxes now have a much greater variety of wines on offer. He's urged Brits to give boxed wine a go, calling it a more affordable way to drink as the beverage stays fresh for longer. He said: 'Boxed wines have many advantages. For example, boxed wine can stay fresh for considerably longer than bottled. 'There is usually a price advantage too, as you're not paying for heavy or expensive glass. And lastly, boxed wine tastes no different to bottled!' It's not just rosé that Aldi has got on offer but a collection of red and white boxed wines too. White-wine drinkers will be thrilled to know that the Cambala Sauvignon is scanning for just £13.99. Meanwhile, an intense Shiraz is flying off the shelves for as little as £13.99 for 2.25L. This comes just days after Aldi slashed the price of some of its fanciest wine to just £10 as part of a brilliant bargain sale. The retailer is slashing the price as part of a sale to mark English Wine Week. Saving 44 per cent per bottle shoppers will be treated to Aldi's premium Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine for just £9.99. Without the discount the bottle would set back shoppers a massive £17.96. The deal will be available in stores for the duration of English Wine Week from the 19th-25th of June. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: 'English Wine Week is a great moment to showcase the quality of British winemaking. "With a saving of 44% on our Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Wine, we're making it easier than ever for shoppers to enjoy exceptional, award-winning English wine at unbeatable prices.' English Wine Week is an annual national event that celebrates the English wine industry. Several retailers, restaurants and vineyards participate in the event, offering up cheap English wines to customers. This year Aldi will be serving up multiple bottles from their collection to mark the event. 4
Leader Live
22-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Aldi launch new own-brand chicken wine in a box but be quick
The new Le Petit Poulet Rosé joins the range for £12.49, and it's available in stores from June 22. Building on last year's huge sales Aldi introduced Le Petit Poulet Rosé the supermarket has a 1.5L boxed version, offering double the wine. The Le Petit Poulet Rosé Boxed Wine has a larger, picnic-perfect format - but shoppers will have to be quick, because as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone. Last summer, the 'chicken wine' was popular on TikTok and Instagram. It's named after the chicken on its label. Delicately pale and bursting with citrus and red berry notes, Le Petit Poulet Rosé comes from sun-drenched vineyards of Provence at a price that's 19% cheaper than market leader La Vielle Ferme. Crisp, refreshing blush is ideal for creating the perfect aperitif moment whilst soaking up the sun. Sam Caporn, Mistress of Wine, says yes, and the cardboard box shouldn't put drinkers off: 'Historically, lower quality wines were packaged in boxed format, with the perception being that customers wanted higher volume at a low price - but that's no longer the case. 'Boxed wines have many advantages. For example, boxed wine can stay fresh for considerably longer than bottled. 'There is usually a price advantage too, as you're not paying for heavy or expensive glass. And lastly, boxed wine tastes no different to bottled.' Recommended reading: The new Le Petit Poulet Rosé boxed wine joins Aldi's boxed wine line-up, including red, white and rosé: Aldi's Le Petit Poulet Rosé boxed wine (£12.49, 1.5L) is available in stores nationwide from June 22, while stocks last.
