Major UK supermarket slashes price of festive fizz to £4.99 in time for New Year’s Eve – but you’ll have to be quick
A MAJOR UK supermarket has slashed the price of its festive fizz to just £4.99 in time for New Year's eve celebrations.
The discount is available until Tuesday, December 31 and has been dubbed "the steal of the season".
You can get your hands on this offer as well as hundreds of others at one of your local Aldi - as part of its big festive sale.
The discount shop has implemented a two bottle purchase limit per person as it's seen the fizz fly off the shelves.
Aldi's Crémant de Loire is made using grapes from the Loire Valley that have a "subtle" berry aroma.
Cremant is a sparkling wine similar in flavour to champagne except it's made outside of the Champagne region in France, meaning it's often cheaper than the classic bubbly.
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The tipple is meant to pair wonderfully with smoked salmon canapés.
It might be no surprise to hear that party-loving Brits get through staggering amounts of fizz during the festive period.
Some 750,000 bottles of Aldi fizz are expected to fly off the shelves ahead of New Year's Eve this year, according to the retailer.
That's the equivalent of a whopping 4.5million glasses of bubbly.
The discount supermarket is also offering a number of other reductions on fizz, including the Nicolas de Montbart Champagne.
It was £13.99 and now costs as little as £9.99.
The champagne promises fruit and floral notes with its blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too.
How to save money buying alcohol
Alcohol can be pricey if you’re planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs.
It’s always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price.
Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz.
The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter.
If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers.
Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as pricerunner.com or trolley.co.uk.
Don’t forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too.
If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You’ll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
Lidl is currently selling a 75cl bottle of Crémant de Loire AOP for £8.99 in stores.
Asda's cheapest bottle is the Extra Special Crémant d'Alsace Brut at £11, while Tesco has a Louis Couturier Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Rose for £10, or £8 if you have a Clubcard.
Meanwhile Asda is flogging huge bags of Quality Street for a fraction of the usual price.
Each 300g packet of the colourfully-wrapped chocolates are now just £1.50.
However, this deal is only for the Killingbeck store in Leeds.
The colourful chocolates are a particular favourite for many households.
Most stores are selling Quality Street for around £3.50.
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