These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "GTC") apply to the legal relationship between LE BOUCHON International GmbH, Biel/Bienne (CHE-270.578.015) (hereinafter: "LE BOUCHON") and the purchasers of the Webshop operated by it (www. le-bouchon.ch) (hereinafter: "buyer").

The aim of the terms and conditions is to inform the buyer about the terms of the contract, in particular the purchase, delivery and replacement of defective products.

By placing an order the buyer acknowledges the validity of the terms and conditions.

1.) Selling price, invoicing, payment options

All prices are in Swiss francs (CHF) and the applicable sales tax included. The prices in the website do not include shipping costs. The delivery costs are regulated under point 6 of the GTC and must be borne by the buyer.

As a payment option, we accept PostFinance Card, PostFinance e-finance, Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer using e-banking or, for regular customers, the Post-Check (BVR) provided with the ordered wines.

Cash payment is only possible with self-pickup in the warehouse of LE BOUCHON. The buyer must make an appointment with LE BOUCHON.

2.) Validity of prices and contract

The prices stated on the website at the time of ordering are valid at any time. Changes are reserved in the following cases: change of stock, vintage, offer, wine reference or clear mistake or typo. Claims for damages are excluded in the case of clear errors and typographical errors.

3.) Reservation of ownership

LE BOUCHON reserves the right of ownership over the products until full payment of the purchase price. In the event of a delay in payment, the right to withdraw from the contract is reserved.

4.) Ordering process

The buyer can browse the website operated by LE BOUCHON (www.le-bouchon.ch) and place products anywhere in the shopping cart. The purchase is bound to a registration. When registering, the buyer must provide the name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.

Then the buyer can log in with his e-mail address and password in his account. The buyer can start the purchase process by placing the products to be purchased in the shopping cart. The buyer is guided through the purchase process by the system during which he can choose the method of payment and the type of delivery. Between the buyer and LE BOUCHON, a purchase contract is created by sending the order and reconfirming it with LE BOUCHON.

The delivery dates can vary depending on the delivery address.

During the purchase, the buyer can correct any errors in the electronically recorded data (product, quantity, personal details, delivery address, etc.) at any time.

The information regarding the order is automatically reconfirmed by an e-mail to the e-mail address provided by the purchaser, in which the purchaser can check the order details. The orders are registered with us under the order number in the confirmation.

The contract is stored in the online system of LE BOUCHON and will remain accessible later and it will also be sent to the e-mail address provided by the buyer.

5.) Cancellation of the order

The order can be canceled by the buyer before delivery free of charge.

The buyer can withdraw from the order even if the delivery process has started, but in this case 30% of the invoice amount and the delivery costs have to be paid to our company. Furthermore, the delivered wines are returned to us intact on their own account or after prior agreement in our warehouse.

6.) Delivery

The costs for delivery are not included in the prices, delivery costs will be charged extra. An extradition is only accepted in Switzerland.

Orders will be delivered by our logistics partner as soon as possible, usually (but not guaranteed) in 3-6 working days.

Delivery costs:

1-11 bottles - CHF 10

Free delivery from 12 bottles.

The products can be picked up in the warehouse of Le BOUCHON at a pre-arranged time without delivery and packing costs.

7.) Warranty

The buyer is obliged to check the information in our confirmation immediately and to inform LE BOUCHON of any errors found within 2 working days.

According to the decision of the Swiss Wine Trade Association of 10.06.1988 or Art. 197 of the Federal Law on the Swiss Code of Obligations:

wines bottled in Switzerland can be exchanged or reimbursed within one year of purchase; Wines from other countries will not be exchanged or reimbursed only if LE BOUCHON is the exclusive distributor (in this case within two years of purchase).

The bottle returned by the buyer must be up to 2/3 full and have the original pin. The defective product will be returned by the buyer to LE BOUCHON on his own account.

The defective wine can be exchanged if it is in stock. If we do not have the wine to be exchanged in stock, the buyer will be offered a replacement wine. If the buyer does not accept the substitute wine, he can determine whether he wants to have the purchase price of the defective wine registered at LE BOUCHON and redeem it in a later purchase or get it repaid. The repayment is made by transfer to the bank account specified by the buyer.

Bordeaux wines of all kinds are sold at the buyer's own risk ("buyer's risk"). The risk of a wine error in these wines is borne by the buyer.

8.) Sale to teenagers

The sale of wine to young people under 16 years or the sale of spirits to young people under 18 years is prohibited by law. In order to comply fully with the law, we reserve the right to ask any questions about the age of the buyer or to demand proof of age at any time during the purchase. By submitting the order, the buyer expressly declares that he meets the legal requirements of the purchase.

9.) Picture of the product

The photos of each wine may differ from the product described, so we ask you to carefully read the authoritative product description. The illustrations are for information purposes only.

10.) Security of personal information

The personal information provided by the buyer is treated confidentially in accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act and will not be disclosed to third parties without the buyer's permission.

11.) Security on the Internet

Online ordering is protected by SSL code, which guarantees the integrity of the transmitted data.

12.) Disclaimer

In compliance with the legal framework, the liability of all types of LE BOUCHON or their employees as well as any compensation for the buyer except for point 7 GTC is excluded.

13.) Copyright

The website, graphics, images and text are all the property of LE BOUCHON and are protected by copyright, and unauthorized use is unlawful.

14.) Change

The change of the terms and conditions is possible at any time - even without prior notice.

15.) Applicable law and jurisdiction

The valid Swiss law is to be applied. For any legal disputes the registered office of LE BOUCHON is agreed as place of jurisdiction.

Biel/Bienne, 01.01.2018

All prices are in Swiss francs (CHF) and the applicable sales tax included. The prices in the website do not include shipping costs.

As a payment option, we accept PostFinance Card, PostFinance e-finance, Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer using e-banking or, in the case of regular customers, the post-check provided with the ordered wines (receipt / BVR).

An extradition is only accepted in Switzerland.

Delivery costs: 1-11 bottles - CHF 10.

Free delivery from 12 bottles.

Orders will be delivered by our logistics partner as soon as possible, usually (but not guaranteed) in 3-6 working days.

The products can be picked up in the warehouse of Le BOUCHON at a pre-arranged time without delivery and packing costs.

GULASH SOUP

500 g beef, 4 onions, 2 cloves of garlic, 50 g lard, 1 tbsp flour, 1/4 l red wine, 1/2 l broth, 1 tsp paprika, a little salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp marjoram, 1/2 tsp cumin , 2 peppers, 200 g potatoes, 1 carrot, 5 tomatoes.

Cut meat into small pieces and diced onion. Press garlic. Heat lard in a saucepan and fry the meat in it for about 10 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and fry. Dust the flour over it and let it all sweat through something. Deglaze with red wine and broth, then add the paprika and the spices. Cover and cook for 40-50 minutes.

Clean the peppers, potatoes and root and cut into small cubes. Brew and peel the tomatoes, then core and chop. Add everything to the soup and simmer for another 20 min. Season again and possibly serve with sour cream.

Wine recommandation: Sauska Tokaj Furmint 2016, Heimann Kadarka 2014.

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HUNGARIAN GOULASH

500 g pork, 2 onions, 5 garlic cloves, 100 g tomato paste, 1 tsp broth, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 pinch of paprika, pepper, 1 pinch of marjoram, 2 pinches of cumin powder, salt, lard.

Chop the onions and garlic and place in a pan. Cut the goulash into bite-sized pieces (better too small than too big) and add to the pan. Salt the goulash. Now mix with the onions and garlic, cover it and let it rest for about 60 minutes.

After 60 minutes add a few pork lard to the pan and sauté the goulash for about 10 minutes at the highest heat. Then cook at low heat (level 4, or 2/3 of the full power of a cooker) for about 15 minutes. Now add 500 ml of water to the pan, add a pinch of cumin and a good teaspoonful of broth, mix well and simmer over a constant heat for about 40 minutes with no lid until the water is completely overcooked.

Now add 500 ml of water in a measuring cup with approx. 100 g of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of paprika, marjoram, pepper and a little cumin and add to the pan. At lower heat (level 2, or 1/3 of the full power of the stove), simmer again with lid for about 30 minutes with occasional stirring. As a side dish you ideally take dumplings.

Wine recommandation: Villa Tolnay Rhein Riesling 2016, St Andrea Merengö 2009.

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HUNGARIAN CABBAGE STEW A LA SZÉKELY

600 g goulash, pork, 30 g lard, 30 g flour, 300 g onions, 600 g sauerkraut, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon caraway, 2 teaspoons paprika powder, rosenscharf, 2 cloves garlic, 70 g tomato paste, 200 ml vegetable broth, 1 piece of raw potato grated, 1 tsp sour cream per serving.

Stew the goulash in the hot lard. Can be nice and fair brown. Dust with the flour, add onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon caraway, 2 teaspoons rose paprika, tomato paste (no tomatoes!), And the pressed garlic cloves.

Attention: The roast mixture is a bit mushy with the flour, do not worry, it loses itself totally and becomes very nice and creamy, as the goulash should be! If the flour is light brown, top up with vegetable broth. If the meat is very lean, add 150 ml of sour cream! Beautifully melted, about 20 -30 minutes. Add the sauerkraut, stir well and stew again for about 30 minutes. The dish can still be tasty with a grated raw potato tie! To serve, add some sour cream to the goulash.

Wine recommandation: Szepsy Furmint 2016, Weninger Cabernet Sauvignon 2015.

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ROAST A LA BRASSO

1 kg pork, 15 dkg smoked bacon, lard, 1.5 kg potatoes, 2 onions, 8 garlic cloves, salt, pepper, marjoram, thyme.

Cut the washed potatoes into small cubes and fry in fat. Pork is also cut into cubes, then we start frying in very little fat. Peeled onions are chopped or grated. Garlic is also crushed. Add it to the meat and season it. Mix the potatoes and the meat according to the original recipe.

Wine recommandation: Takler Pinot Noir Rosé 2017, Kiss Gabor Enigma Merlot 2015.

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LANGOS

500 g wheat flour, 1 cube of yeast, 2 teaspoons salt, 250 ml water, lukewarm, 100 ml milk, lukewarm, 2 teaspoons sugar, oil or fat for frying, 200 g cheese, 200 g sour cream, 200 g sour cream , 3 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper.

For the Langos warm slightly water and milk. In a small bowl, crumble the yeast, add the lukewarm milk and sugar and stir the mixture until smooth. Put the flour in a bowl, add the yeast milk and the lukewarm water. Mix everything and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Now knead the dough vigorously. If the dough still sticks to the hands, carefully knead the flour until the dough is easy to process. Once it is smooth and firm, cover the bowl with a cloth and leave the dough in a warm place for 30-60 minutes.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or pan. Oil the hands a little, tear off small pieces of dough and pull into flat flat bread. At best, the edges should stay a little thicker. Put the flatbread in the hot oil. However, only as many pancakes as have side by side in the pan space. As soon as one side gets color, turn it over and bake it. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Spread the cream, sprinkle with the cheese and serve until hot.

Wine recommandation: Konyari Loliense 2012, Kreinbacher Juhfark 2015.

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PEPPER STEW

1.5 kg Yellow Hungarian Paprika, 600 g Tomato fresh, 150 g diced onion, lard, or oil, 50 g smoked bacon, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, salt and pepper, hot pepper, e.g. chili.

Wash the peppers and tomatoes, peel the onions, halve and cut fine half rings. Core the peppers and cut rings. Tick ​​tomatoes at stew and place in boiling water, skin, halve and core. Rough cut. Dice the smoked bacon and place it in a coated large pan in pork lard, let the onion turn into glass, sprinkle with paprika and stir quickly. Remove from heat. Mix in paprika and tomato pieces. Salt and pepper all together in the middle heat feed finish cooking.

The Letscho prepared in this way is suitable as a food supplement or as a side dish. Letscho is also very popular as a main course. Simply bring sausages or sausages (Kolbasz) whole or slices. Stir in a hearty dish of whipped eggs and stir in the low heat until finally stir. Or add rice at the beginning of the cooking and cook with it.

Wine recommandation: Villa Tolnay Pinot Gris 2016, Heimann Birtokbor 2015.

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PANCAKE

2 pieces of eggs, 150 grams of flour, 1 pinch of salt, 1 packet, vanilla sugar, 1 tbsp sugar, 300 ml milk, 100 ml, Natural mineral water with carbonic acid, some oil or Magarine to bake, for filling cinnamon, applesauce, jam, chocolate , Nutella.

Place eggs, flour, salt, sugar, milk, vanilla sugar and the mineral water in a large mixing bowl. Mix this to a thick dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Let pan with oil or Magarine get hot, and then add a small ladle of dough. Spread the dough thinly in the pan (swirl it back and forth quickly.) Bake on both sides until golden, do not add so much dough to the pan, so you can better turn the pancake. Fill with cinnamon and sugar, Nutella, applesauce or jam ... and enjoy.

Wine recommandation: Simko Tokaj Icewine, Grof Degenfeld Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszu 2009.