2025 En Primeur Release at Le Livre de Cave
9th of May 2026
What is En Primeur wine?
En Primeur wine, emblematic of Bordeaux, is an elegant pre-order system. It allows you to reserve Château wines 12 to 18 months before bottling, right after harvest and while the wine is still aging in barrel. Professionals then taste samples to assess the quality of the vintage.
Where to buy?
For decades, Le Livre de Cave has offered its clients a dedicated allocation of En Primeur wines.
Simply order in advance by email at contact@lelivredecave.com or in store at 3 rue Casimir Perier, 75007 Paris.
Why buy En Primeur?
Seven irresistible reasons:
Guaranteed availability: Secure icons such as Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Cheval Blanc, Château Margaux, or Haut-Brion before they sell out.
Attractive price: Save up to 30% compared with bottled-market prices.
An exceptional cellar: Grand crus classés and hidden gems with outstanding value for money.
Memorable occasions: Associate the wine with a birth, wedding, or other special moment.
A lasting investment: These legendary wines tend to gain value over time.
Collector formats: Magnums, jeroboams, imperials, and more, delivered in the châteaux’ original wooden cases.
Exclusive access: Be first, at the perfect moment.
The 2025 vintage in Bordeaux
The 2025 vintage is already shaping up to be legendary.
Ideal weather — a mild winter and a warm summer moderated by cool nights — produced healthy, concentrated grapes with both freshness and phenolic richness.
Left Bank (Médoc, Pauillac, etc.): Silky tannins, blackcurrant, graphite, and outstanding aging potential.
Right Bank (Pomerol, Saint-Émilion): Velvety Merlots, ripe fruit, remarkable freshness.
Dry whites: Lively and aromatic, with citrus and exotic fruit notes and impressive tension.
Sweet wines (Sauternes): Crystal purity, candied citrus, divine balance.
These are wines that are enjoyable young yet built for long aging. A vintage of harmony and precision, where each Bordeaux terroir shines brightly.
Reserve this outstanding vintage without delay!
