primeur
- noun
- /priˈmɜr/
- Jargon
- The vineyard released its primeur to buyers before the official launch date.
Examples
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Collectors often purchase primeur wines to secure rare bottles early.
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The primeur from Bordeaux is highly sought after.
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Wine enthusiasts eagerly tasted the new primeur at the annual festival.
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Many wine enthusiasts enjoy the primeurs of the latest vintage.
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This wine is sold en primeur, allowing buyers to taste it before its official release.
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Many collectors enjoy purchasing primeur wines to secure rare vintages early.
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The primeur wine festival drew enthusiasts eager to sample young wines straight from the vineyard.
How Young
- Jargon
Surface Forms
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.