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The Sale of “En Primeur” Wine is a Bordeaux Tradition

This historical tradition goes back to the beginning of the Bordeaux wine trade. It is in May, each year that the sale of the Grands Crus of wine from the Bordeaux region is organized, which makes it possible to buy in priority the wines which will be marketed after bottling, i.e. between 12 and 24 months.

Everyone finds his account, it is a very advantageous commercial practice for producers, because it allows them to obtain cash from the end of the harvest, without having to wait for bottling which can take place between 12 and 24 months. later, but also for buyers who buy wines at prices generally lower than the price charged after bottling and marketing.

The practice of tasting en primeur wines brought together in Bordeaux, France, for a week, in February, thousands of journalists and professional buyers from all over the world. They taste the vintage being aged, from more than 100 châteaux which will be offered for sale en primeur from May of the same year.

This great tasting brings together traders, great tasters of international renown, journalists from the specialized press and professional buyers. They assess the quality of the vintage during this week of the Futures campaign.

The tasting notes awarded will be decisive for the price which will be set at the beginning of May when the Primeur campaign is launched.

The purchase of En Primeur wine is offered at a lower price, it is an excellent opportunity for the buyer, especially if the scores awarded are greater than 90 points. This event is attended by all professionals and wine lovers.

Sommelier Wine Taster

The person who tastes wines and provides a tasting score is generally called a "wine taster" or a "sommelier." Wine tasters are experts in sensory analysis of wines, capable of identifying aromas, flavors, structure, and overall quality of a wine. Their expertise allows them to provide detailed descriptions of the wine as well as subjective evaluations in the form of tasting notes, points, or rating scales. Wine tasters are often employed in the wine industry, including wineries, cellars, restaurants, and specialized publications.

Generally, wines are rated on a scale of 100 points, and the higher the score, the better the wine.

Bordeaux Futures Wines come out in May, the estates present their prices and authorize wine merchants to buy Primeur wines, this is called the primeur wine campaign, the campaign starts in principle in mid-April of each year to end in July of the same year.

Payment Security

Wines are sold either by producers or merchants. They are billed excluding taxes and shipping costs. For added security, you can request a bank guarantee for your investment before completing the financial transaction.

List or prominent wine tasters

Raimonds Tomsons – RT World’s Best Sommelier - Ambassador at Winebhm 

List of Bordeaux Futures Wines Vintage 2022