Guide primeurs(FAQ)

Discover our complete and practical guide about Bordeaux En Primeur wines designed to help you understand this tradition and navigate the purchasing process, from reservation to delivery. This guide is intended for Bordeaux wine enthusiasts, collectors of fine wines, and the simply curious alike. For any additional questions or to get personalized advice on Bordeaux En Primeur wines, you can contact our team by email: contact@mwineted.com.

FAQ about Bordeaux En Primeurs wines

WHAT ARE BORDEAUX EN PRIMEURS WINES?

En Primeurs wines, also known as 'futures,' are wines that are purchased before they are bottled. A true Bordeaux tradition, the Primeurs week is a major international event where châteaux open their doors to merchants and journalists to taste the latest vintage.


WHY BUY EN PRIMEURS WINES?

En Primeur wines come directly from the châteaux, thus guaranteeing their provenance and authenticity. By reserving your En Primeur wines at their release, you ensure first access to vintages of the most sought-after wines. Buying En Primeur allows access to wines that may be inaccessible in the future. Indeed, the value of the wines often increases between the time of purchase and their availability on the market two years later.


HOW TO BUY EN PRIMEURS WINES?

You can place your order directly on our e-commerce website maison-wineted.com or by contacting our team of specialized wine advisors by email: contact@mwineted.com

The prices of our En Primeur wines are indicated with all taxes included starting from the 2022 vintage.


WHEN DO THE PRICES OF EN PRIMEURS WINES CHANGE?

The prices of En Primeur wines change when they are put on the market, that is, when they are bottled by the châteaux and can be delivered. Their prices can vary based on multiple factors, including the quality of the vintage, the reputation of the château, and also market demand.


WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT DELIVERY?

En Primeur wines are delivered 2 years after they are put on sale on our website maison-wineted.com, usually between March and November. This timeframe varies depending on the château and the vintage bottled.

Delivery charges are not included in the purchase price and are the responsibility of the customer.

You will be contacted directly by email by our logistics teams to organize the delivery of your wines and to confirm the delivery address previously provided. You can also contact us in case of a change in delivery address or personal contact details (email, phone).

For more information or to get in touch with our team, you can contact by email: contact@mwineted.com


WHY BUY YOUR EN PRIMEURS WINES WITH MAISON WINETED

Maison Wineted has privileged relationships with the largest and most prestigious Bordeaux wine estates. With this trust, we enable you to purchase the best En Primeur wines sourced directly from the château cellars.

The guarantees of Maison Wineted are:

  • Our customer service is responsive, ensuring a tailor-made service to meet all your needs.
  • We offer expert advice and a selection of the best grand crus.
  • As a trusted partner of many châteaux, we guarantee direct allocations and reliable delivery of the wines.


HOW CAN YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VINTAGE AND THE EN PRIMEURS WINE OF A CHATEAU?

During the Primeurs campaign, châteaux and wine professionals (journalists, critics, oenologists) share a lot of information, and our team of experts is available to share their tasting experiences and provide personalized advice.


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