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primeur

primeur

9.9
A young wine sold before its official release
  • noun
  • /priˈmɜr/
  • Jargon
: primeur
  • The vineyard released its primeur to buyers before the official launch date.

Examples

  • Collectors often purchase primeur wines to secure rare bottles early.

  • The primeur from Bordeaux is highly sought after.

  • Wine enthusiasts eagerly tasted the new primeur at the annual festival.

  • Many wine enthusiasts enjoy the primeurs of the latest vintage.

  • This wine is sold en primeur, allowing buyers to taste it before its official release.

  • Many collectors enjoy purchasing primeur wines to secure rare vintages early.

  • The primeur wine festival drew enthusiasts eager to sample young wines straight from the vineyard.

How Young

primeur
  • Jargon
9.9
young
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

primeur singular
primeurs plural

Etymology

Primeur is used for wine sold while it is still young and comes from primus 'first', like the English prime. So a primeur wine is one that is offered early, often before its official release.