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primeur

primeur

9.9
A young wine sold before its official release
  • noun
  • /priˈmɜr/
  • Jargon
translation icon : 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.