The term En Primeur refers to the process of buying wine that is still in barrel and yet to be bottled, before being released by the Château/Domaine owner onto the global wine market. The wine is usually delivered 2 years after the vintage.
En Primeur is often seen as a way of investing to make money. However, our view of En Primeur is slightly different, in that we see the primary reason as being that of securing your supply of highly sought after wines at the lowest possible price. The wine can be stored in our bonded warehouse in Melton, or you can store it in your own cellar when it arrives into the UK.
When a wine is ready for drinking it is often hard to find on the open market and you end up paying a hefty price for it. Buying En Primeur solves that problem and, more importantly, you are fully convinced of the wine’s provenance.
This super little château is situated on the plateau of Pujol, a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dordogne and facing the slopes of St Emilion. Owned and run by Serge Couderc and his son Julien w...
This 25ha Château, situated in Moulon, to the south of St Emilion, is owned and run by the Massé family. A great source for everyday Claret!
This Château was purchased by the Sichel family (owners of Palmer and Angludet) in 2002. An ambitious programme of restoration began and the results have been fantastic. For everyday drin...
A super satellite St Emilion property producing outstanding every day drinking claret. No new oak, just clean, ripe fruit.
This is a highly regarded Château under the same ownership as Château Beychevelle. Bolstered in 2022 by a higher than normal proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a real puncher...
In honour of Pierre Bourotte’s grandfather, Jean-Baptiste Audy, this is a wine of power and depth, produced from the oldest Merlot vines of the proper...
This is a super little Château that always performs extremely well. Rich and velvety with charming black fruits, ripe plums and overtones of liquorice, balanced by a j...
Classified for both red and white wines, Château Olivier is surrounded by forest that not only influences the property’s micro-climate, but which has given...
This property consistently produces wines of Classed Growth status. Owned by the Sichel family and managed since 1989 by Ben, the youngest of the Sichel brothers. The sandy and gravelly soil p...
Situated in Parempuyre in the southern Medoc, this 25 ha property dates back to the 14th century. Now in the ownership Clément Fayat, who also owns Château La Dominique in St Emili...
One of the most popular second wines, it is produced from vines averaging 30 years old planted on gravelly soils and always offers super value.
Owned by the Schÿler family, Kirwan is on top form since the new winery was installed in 2016. A great reference for the Margaux appellation.
Formerly known as Château Mouton Baron Philippe this excellent property is still owned by the Rothschild family and is one to follow. This is an outstanding Pauillac.
Potensac is always a great Château to have in your cellar. Great drinking claret that will develop quite early but with a propensity to age.
One of Bordeaux most popular Châteaux that offers some very good value. Cantemerle continually outperforms its status.
This renowned property is always extremely popular with our En Primeur buyers as it provides terrific drinking at a relatively sensible price. A...
One of the most popular En Primeur châteaux, always delivering a wine true to its appellation.
The exposure of this property is perfect. Located in front of the chapel, only 200m from Vieux Château Certan and 300m from Château Petrus, Clos de Clocher enjoys a soil that is rich in blue clay.
Owned by the Bourotte family, this excellent property covers 7 hectares with an ideal exposure, producing classic Pomerol.
Another Rothschild property produced by the team that makes Lafite, this 46-hectare estate is ever increasing its reputation for excellent, consistent quality...
The impressive 18.5ha property, situated close to the famous Château Angelus, belongs to Americans Denise and Stephen Adams who, with the advice of Michel Rolland and Stéphan...
Owned by the Nony family since 1934, now run by the third generation Jean-Antoine, Château Grand-Mayne exemplifies the values of authenticity and classic simplicity.
Rauzan Ségla punches fully to its 1855 classification and is one of the great Super-Second’s. A polished, refined and deeply powerful claret, with a soft sweet edge of black...
Léoville Poyferré delivers a smoother, riper and fleshier palate compared to the more structured wines of its near neighbours.
Owned by the Cazes family for nearly 100 years, this is one of the most popular Châteaux of Bordeaux. Classic Pauillac, Lynch always repays long term ageing handsomely.
One of the most famous and historic Saint Julien 2nd Growth properties, it has also been one of the most popular for many years. A consistent high performer.