As the last wine specialist chain of any scale left on the UK high street (or edge-of-town retail park), Majestic has a distinctive niche in UK wine retail.
We may not go there for the very finest wines in the world – although from time to time we may encounter one or two at often very reasonable prices – but we do expect Majestic to offer a step up on the supermarkets in quality and diversity of range, while still providing plenty in the way of good value.
How well does it live up to that billing, almost six years after being taken over by current owners Fortress Capital?
Scroll down to see notes and scores for recommendations from Majestic
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See notes and scores for the finest from Majestic’s new season
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{"wineId":"102348","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102349","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102350","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102351","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102352","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102353","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102354","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102355","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"102358","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102359","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"102360","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"102370","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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