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Here’s where you can get your hands on fabulous French wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Provence at wholesale prices.
French wines at wholesale prices
If, like us, you love wine, we’re betting you also love any opportunity to save money on your bottle-buying habits here in Singapore (where, let’s face it, things can quickly get super pricey). So, like us, you’ll be thrilled to find out that Open Taste has just introduced a selection of high-quality French wines priced at 30 percent less than those carried at local brick-and-mortar stores and specialty online grocers.
How is this possible? As an innovative logistics service for food and beverages rather than an actual online supermarket with inventory, Open Taste can keep prices super low by sourcing directly from suppliers. In short, they cut out the middle man!
This means you can shop fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy products, and a variety of pantry goods and beverages from around the world at wholesale prices – and they’ll be delivered to your doorstep within 36 hours of placing your order! The wines are sold in “bulk” – which really just means that each varietal comes in a quantity of three. (And why pay $64 for a single bottle of Chablis when you can get three bottles for $129?)
Premium Open Taste members (membership is $49.99 per year or $5.99 per month) can enjoy unlimited free delivery on all orders over $49, plus a two percent reward on all purchases. For non-premium members, delivery is free on orders with bulk items (including bulk wine) over $150 and orders without bulk items over $49 (see the online store for details).
Open Taste’s new French wine selection includes over 30 varietals – from chardonnay, Champagne, Sancerre and Burgundy, to Margaux from Bordeaux, and rosé from Provence. Here are three wines on our must-try list:
Champagne Delamotte Brut
A blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot Meunier, this sparkling wine from Côte des Blancs in the Champagne region of France has notes of citrus, white flowers and lemon rind, giving it a creamy, clean freshness. It’s great as an aperitif but equally delish with dessert! $199 for three bottles.
Chateau L’Escadre 2016 Grand Reserve
This rich, red blend (merlot, cabernet sauvignon and malbec) from Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye is full-bodied, with toasted tannins that are balanced by notes of ripe fruits and cedar. This red’s definitely one to pair with a meat dish. (See our roundup of the best places to buy meat on page 118!). $99.99 for three bottles.
M Minuty Rosé
Made from grenache, cinsault and syrah grapes, this light and crisp rosé from Chateau Minuty Côtes de Provence is tart and refreshing, with fruity aromas and a citrus finish. It’s no doubt delicious with a fresh salad and grilled prawns – or anything really! $119 for three bottles.
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