Board Change

23 April 2008

Following its announcement on 3 March 2008, the Board of Majestic Wine PLC confirms that it has now agreed with Tim How that he will retire on 8 August 2008, following the Company's Annual General Meeting. Steve Lewis will be appointed Chief Executive on the same date.

For further information please contact:

Steve Lewis or Tim How
Majestic Wine PLC
Tel: 01923 298200

Tim Thompson or Nicola Cronk
Buchanan Communications
Tel: 020 7466 5000