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 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!
Overlooking both Cheval Blanc and Pétrus, this is a beautifully located, family owned château that produces outstanding, affordable claret.
This is a highly regarded Château under the same ownership as Château Beychevelle. Situated between the communes of Margaux and Saint-Julien, it draws its finesse and delicacy from the de...
Situated in the Haut-Médoc near Château Citran, Margaux, this sturdy petit-château claret is made from old vines, which grow on gravelly soil, and whose grapes are harvested by hand.
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.
A super satellite St Emilion property producing outstanding every day drinking claret.
Château Cissac is situated 7km to the west of the great Chateaux of Pauillac and is a great source of fine value for money claret. It’s vines are situated on a plateau with a soil composed...
Château Cissac is situated 7km to the west of the great Chateaux of Pauillac and is a great source of fine value for money claret. It’s vines are situated on a plateau with a soil compose...
Owned by Jean-Gerard David, this Château is situated in the South-West of the Barsac appellation next to Château Climens, producing a wine that is rich with concentrated pineapple, ripe ...
This second wine of Gruaud Larose is always worth following, showing all the hallmarks of the St Julien appellation.
Château Cissac is situated 7km to the west of the great Chateaux of Pauillac and is a great source of fine value for money claret. It’s vines are situated on a plateau with a soil compos...
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 wine used to be sold as Château Lalande-Borie, but now takes Ducru-Beaucailou into its name. Outstanding value for money.
Owned by the Bourotte family, this excellent property covers 7 hectares with an ideal exposure, producing classic Pomerol.
A Growth Claret in all but name, created in the 1950’s form vineyards purchased from other classed Growths. A consistent top performer in St Julien.
This property, that is farmed biodynamically, consistently produces wines of Classed Growth status. Owned by the Sichel family and managed since 1989 by Ben, the youngest of the Sichel brothers...
Located in Lalande de Pomerol, just across from Pomerol itself, the 10 hectare Château Les Hauts-Conseillants is owned and managed by the Bourotte family. Like some of...
One of the jewels of the Castéja family and the Borie-Manoux firm, the name of this estate comes from the word ‘bataille’, meaning battle, in memory of the skirmish that to...
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.
Located south of Margaux, not far from Château Cantemerle, Lagune is now benefiting from a serious investment programme. This popular Chateau is performing exceptionally well.
Owned by the Schÿler family, Kirwan is on top form since the new winery was installed in 2016 and is a great reference for the Margaux appellation.
This 20 hectare estate is the ‘sister’ to Léoville Barton and one of three Châteaux owned by Lilian Barton and her family.
This is an excellent Château that produces very classy wine. The 2023 vintage exhibits an abundance of elegance, charm and ripeness. Great value.
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.
The impressive 18.5ha property, situated close to the famous Château Angelus, belongs to Americans Denise Adams who, with the advice of Michel Rolland and Stéphane Derenoncour...
Founded by Irishman Bernard Phélan and then developed by his son, Frank, Château has been one of the benchmarks of the Ste-Estephe appellation since the 19th Century. Bordering Châ...
This château has historically been overlooked as a source of top claret. That all changed back in 1989 when it was acquired by AXA Millésimes, also owners of Pichon...
Owned by the Labruyère family in 1992, this is well postiitioned Château, close to Petrus and Eglise-Clinet. A very stylish Pomerol.
Formerly known as Château Mouton Baron Philippe this excellent property is still owned by the Rothschild family and is one to follow. A consistent producer of outstanding ...
One of Bordeaux most popular Châteaux that offers some very good value. Cantemerle continually outperforms its status.
Talbot is one of the most popular En Primeur châteaux, always delivering a wine true to its appellation. This vintage has the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvig...