En Primeur or - wine futures - began in the 1940s in Bordeaux and each year the châteaux start selling some of their wines made the previous year to generate revenue while they are still in the barrel. If you buy well, acquiring these wines at this early stage before they are bottled is often a great way to secure the wines at a better price than later in the future.

Sign up below to receive daily offers on the latest releases from the châteaux.