Bordeaux 2023 En Primeur
Bordeaux 2023 En Primeur
En Primeur is a method of purchasing wines early while the wine (a vintage) is still in the barrel. This offers the customer the opportunity to invest before the wine is bottled.
Payment is made at an early stage, a year or 18 months prior to the official release of a vintage. One of the potential advantages of buying wines "En Primeur" is that the wines may be considerably cheaper during the en primeur period than they will be once bottled and released.
Wines are stored with the Château until released and will shipped to the UK during the first half of 2026.
Read our review of Bordeaux 2023 review here.
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Country: France, Bordeaux, MedocRatings: James Suckling 92-93 points, Appellation: Médoc, Background: This wine ranks naturally alongside the Grand Cru Classé wines of Bernard Magrez: Château Pape Clément, Château La Tour Carnet, Château Fombrauge and Clos Haut Peyraguey. Situated in exceptional terroir and for too many years overlooked, this estate was given a new lease of life by Bernard Magrez. It was a project that he had mulled over for 10 years. During that time, he had searched for that special gem, that outstanding ter
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(Ex Duty & VAT)£10.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint Georges Saint EmilionRatings: William Kelley 90-92 points, Appellation: Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion / Background: The unique style of Château Cap Saint George can be defined by respect for an exceptional terroir, by precise, meticulous vinification and by care to preserve the fruit and all its complexity. Each vintage is a chance to reaffirm an investment in purity and ‘Grand Cru’ techniques. We never chase after excess but rather clearly defined flavours and textures that reveal finesse, with subtle use of oak thatPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£12.75You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Margaux91-93 Points - Jeb Dunnock. Appellation: Margaux, Classification: Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Background: The history of this very old vineyard begins in the 13th century. Château la Tour de Mons, formerly Tour de Marsac, took in 1623 the name of its owner Pierre de Mons. Château La Tour de Mons was later sold to the Clauzel Crunchet family and then bought back in 1995 by a group of institutional investors, Crédit Agricole and Caisse des Dépôts and Placements du Québec. Since, very important worksPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£16.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacRatings: William Kelley 90-92 points, Appellation: Pauillac, Background: Located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation, on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste took its present form in 1855, although it was built as early as the 16th century. The wine estate was marked by the passage of Raymond Dupin from 1930 to 1978. He then sold the property to the Borie family in 1978, who have since carried out numerous renovations. Château Lacoste-Borie is the estate’s Second Wine. Sign up toPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£18.50You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionRatings: James Suckling 95-96 points, Appellation: Saint-Émilion, Classification: Grand Cru, Background: Château Haut-Brisson is located south of the appellation on the 3 villages of Saint-Émilion, Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens and Vignonet. The diversity of terroirs, combined with vines of an average age of 30 years, allows us to produce wines at optimum maturity that expresses the terroir. Sign up to become a Cellar Master Plus member and receive an additional 5% cashback in Cellar Coins, which cPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£19.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionRatings: William Kelley 90-92 points, Appellation: Saint-Émilion / Classification: Grand Cru / Background: The name of the illustrious Janoueix family, hailing from the rural French region of Correze, first became associated with Bordeaux wine in 1867, when Jean Janoueix entered the wine business. Jean Philippe Janoueix is the current owner of the domaine; he first started making wine in 1994 with the founding of Château de Chambrun on a small 1.7-hectare plot in Lalande de Pomerol. Quickly, ChaPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£19.17You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionRatings: James Suckling 94-95 Points, Appellation: Saint-Emilion, Classification: Grand Cru Classé, Background: With origins dating back to the 16th century and the first harvest carried out in 1599, the Château Fombrauge is one of the oldest crus in Saint-Émilion. The magnificent estate boasts a 17th-century charterhouse. Under the impetus of the Dumas de Fombrauge family, Château Fombrauge became a true model for Bordeaux viticulture. This Bernard Magrez property now shines among the most beauPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£20.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocRatings: James Suckling 92-93 points, Appellation: Haut-Médoc / Classification: 4e Grand Cru Classé / Background: Château La Tour Carnet, a 4emé Cru Classé property has a long and illustrious history and its wines enjoyed a considerable reputation during the 19th century. La Tour Carnet had a chequered history in the first half of the last century and the wines were mediocre until 1972 when it was bought by Louis Lipschitz. He replanted much of the vineyards and made many long overdue changes toPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£21.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocRatings: Decanter 94 points, William Kelley 90-92 points, Appellation: Haut-Médoc, Background: Château Sociando-Mallet produces full-bodied wines with a deep, dark colour. Their complex bouquet is usually dominated by black fruit aromas with a touch of minerality and well-integrated, elegant oak. Often somewhat "virile" when young, the wines gain in balance and complexity with age. They are fresh, straightforward, and have a wonderful length. Château Sociando-Mallet has always been a wine with gPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£21.63You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxRatings: Decanter 92 points, James Suckling 90-91 points, Appellation: Margaux, Classification: 3e Grand Cru Classé, Background: Château Desmirail, included among the third growths in the 1855 classification, has an outstanding terroir bordering on the Route des Châteaux. The current owner and manager, Denis Lurton, took over from his father, Lucien, in 1992. He has invested in modernising the estate on a regular basis ever since. Château Desmirail produces smooth, elegant wines in the classic MPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£21.70You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint JulienRatings: Decanter 93 points, William Kelley 90-92 points, Appellation: Saint-Julien / Background: Chateau Gloria is the creation of one man, Henri Martin, who with passion created a 50 hectare vineyard over the course of several decades through the acquisition of parcels exclusively from Grands Crus classified in 1855. Today, the vineyard is renowned and carries within it the terroir and grape varieties typical of Saint-Julien. Manual harvesting and traditional winemaking wine produce powerful wPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£22.90You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionRatings: Vinous 92-94 points, William Kelley 90-92 points, Appellation: Saint-Émilion, Classification: Grand Cru Classé, Background: The Despagne family has been making wine in Saint-Emilion for seven generations. François Despagne took the reins in 1996, and his passion and intelligence have made his family property – a grand cru since the original classification in 1955 – one very much to follow. The estate is near Saint-Emilion’s border with Pomerol. There are 30 hectares of vines on a mix ofPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£23.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionRatings: James Suckling 95-96 points, Appellation: Saint-Émilion, Classification: Grand Cru, Background: Château Tour Saint Christophe is located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes at the frontiers of Saint-Émilion. The vineyard is a unique feature in Saint-Emilion, as it is partly planted on narrow terraces where the vineyard is tended in tight rows. This cascading landscape unfolds on the hillside of Cassevert overlooking the Saint Laurent valley. Château Tour Saint Christophe was acquired by PetePrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£24.90You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint Estephe94-95 Points - James Suckling. Appellation: Saint-Estephe, Background: Château Haut-Marbuzet, one of the oldest estates in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, boasts a rich history dating back to 1770. Hervé Duboscq acquired the estate in 1952, driven by the ambition to produce exceptional wines that showcase the full potential of the renowned terroirs on Bordeaux's left bank. Sign up to become a Cellar Master Plus member and receive an additional 5% cashback in Cellar Coins, which can be spent on yPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£25.35You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, SauternesAppellation: Sauternes, Classification: 2e Cru Classé Background: Since 1611, the d'Arche family has been deeply rooted in Bordeaux, beginning their wine journey with Etienne d'Arche, a regent doctor at the University of Bordeaux. His great-grandson, François d'Arche, Advisor to the King, acquired the Braneyre cru in 1733, which was later renamed Château d'Arche. Despite the upheavals of history, including the French Revolution, the estate has endured. In 1855, it was classified as the 2nd grandPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£28.67You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol92-93 Points - James Suckling. Appellation: Pomerol / Background: Château Lagrange, Pomerol, has been owned by Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1953. It is planted partly on gravel, partly on clay, including the celebrated blue clay soils so favoured by Merlot vines (95% here) allowing them to achieve exemplary expression. In 2012 Lagrange benefited from the addition of a what had been Certan-Marzelle a two hectare plot within what had formerly been Château Certan Giraud. It now encompassPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£29.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxRatings: William Kelley 93-95 points, Appellation: Margaux / Classification: 3e Grand Cru Classé / Background: Although Château Cantenac-Brown has changed hands many times since it was built in 1806, winemaker Jose Sanfins has been a constant of the last decade. His respect for its historic land shines through in his wines, all grapes and hand-picked and sorted with a great degree of care. His wines are made with a real potential to age, making them a favourite among keen collectors. Sign up toPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£32.50You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol91-94 Points - William Kelley. Appellation: Pomerol, Background: Situated on the northern edge of the plateau of Pomerol, nestled between Château Gazin and Château La Fleur-Pétrus, this wine has been produced by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1976 for the Borderie family, owners since 1930. Eminently approachable, even in its youth, Lafleur-Gazin is a delightful expression of the lighter style of Pomerol wines. Sign up to become a Cellar Master Plus member and receive an additional 5% cashback iPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£33.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionRatings: William Kelley 93-95 points, Appellation: Saint-Émilion, Classification: Grand Cru Classé, Background: Château Bellefont Belcier is a Grand Cru Classé property that’s situated on Saint Émilion’s southern slopes, close to the prestigious vineyards of Châteaux Pavie, Larcis Ducasse and Tertre Roteboeuf. In this enviable position, Bellefont Belcier produces intense wines, with superb balance, depth and longevity. Sign up to become a Cellar Master Plus member and receive an additional 5% caPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£34.50You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol93-94 Points - James Suckling. Appellation: Pomerol, Background: A lovely estate situated on the western side of the plateau of Pomerol, Château La Grave dates back to the 19th century, when it was owned by the Trigant de Boisset family. As its name indicates, the terroir of Château La Grave is almost pure gravel, marking the beginning of a mile-long gravelly strip that continues into Saint-Émilion, passing through Château Cheval Blanc before ending at Château Figeac. Sign up to become a CellarPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£36.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacRatings: William Kelley - 93-95 points, Appellation: Pauillac, Classification: 5e Grand Cru Classé, Background: Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac estate which has for many years been consistently outperforming its classification. Grand-Puy-Lacoste is located a couple of kilometres west of the town of Pauillac and is owned and run by François-Xavier Borie. Sign up to become a Cellar Master Plus member and receive an additional 5% cashback in Cellar Coins, which can be spentPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£45.50You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Pomerol93-95 Points - William Kelley. Appellation: Pomerol, Background: Owned by the Vayron family since 1821, this lovely vineyard is situated in the heart of Pomerol’s most prestigious terroirs, with Château Trotanoy as its neighbor. Since 2008, the wine is made by the youngest Vayron to join the family venture, Frédérique, the daughter of current owners Xavier and Dominique. Situated in one of the warmest parts of Pomerol, Château Bourgneuf produces wines that are deep and dense, layered and complexPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£47.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint Julien96-97 Points - James Suckling | 94-96 Points - William Kelley Appellation: Saint-Julien Classification: 2e Grand Cru Classé Background: Château Léoville Barton is the smallest portion of the great Léoville estate and has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. There is no château and the wine is made at Langoa Barton. Léoville Barton's 48 hectares of vineyards are located in the east of the St-Julien wine appellation and lie on gravelly-clay soils. Sign up to become a Cellar Master Plus memPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£56.00You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint JulienRatings: William Kelley 93-95 Points, Appellation: Saint-Julien / Classification: 2e Grand Cru Classé / Background: Château Léoville Poyferré was the Léoville that got left in the starting blocks in terms of reputation and in the quality of its wines. Léoville Poyferré has been owned by the Cuvelier family (who also own Château Le Crock) since 1921, yet it was not until the 1970s, when Didier Cuvelier took control at the château, that quality began to improve. In the last 20 years, Didier, withPrice
(Ex Duty & VAT)£56.25You Pay This PriceThis is the price per bottle, Ex Duty & VAT. En Primeur wines are sold in cases of 6
