The Bordeaux En Primeur System
You probably hear about the en primeur each year in the spring. And no doubt you know a little bit about what this expression means. To find out everything you need to know on the subject, read on! To begin with, it's important to understand the difference between the vins primeurs sales and the vins en primeurs sales. The first term refers to wines released for sale before the spring after harvesting. With Beaujolais Nouveau for example, the term "Nouveau” means the wine has been bottled before the next harvest. In this case, it…