The latest vintage from Bordeaux has arrived. The harvest was a small one, but the best wines have captured the classic Bordeaux essence, promising fine ageing potential in years to come. Every Spring, Vintage Cellar team travels to Bordeaux to taste the most recent En Primeur wines directly at the Estates with their owners. An essential trip to ensure we’re providing our customers with the best advice and recommend the wines we feel as best opportunities to acquire. Browse our guide for full information and access our Favorites List to express your interest. 

‘The top properties turned out gorgeous, classically built wines that will absolutely thrill readers who appreciate freshness and energy,” he says. Of course, he cautions that quality isn’t consistent and selection is essential in the vintage’

En Primeur, also known as Wine Futures, refers to the process of buying wine before it’s bottled and released onto the market. Wines can only be purchased by the unmixed case and are usually delivered 2-3 years after the vintage.

How does En Primeur work?

En Primeur wines are purchased before they are bottled and released onto the market and while they are still lying abroad. En Primeur wines are bought at In Bond prices – ie exclusive of Duty & Vat. Upon release the wines will be stored, under bond, on your behalf in our warehouse.

You will be notified of their arrival and asked for any further delivery instructions.

All En Primeur purchases are Ex-Vat and Ex-Duty. No other discounts or vouchers apply to En Primeur wines.

Our team of dedicated wine experts is ready to help to onboard and talk you through the whole process. En Primeur is a great way to start building out a portfolio or cellar, depending on what your preference is.