RNS Number:2784Q
Majestic Wine PLC
29 September 2003

MAJESTIC WINE PLC ("the Company")


29 SEPTEMBER 2003


HOLDING IN COMPANY


The Company has received notification dated 26 September 2003 from Standard Life
Investments that, following a purchase made by them of 36,200 shares on behalf
of Standard Life Group, Standard Life Investments now holds an interest of
478,854 ordinary shares, representing 3.121% of the Company's entire issued
share capital.  The shares are registered in the name of Stanlife Nominees
Limited



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