Fine Wine Glossary & FAQ's

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Fine Wine Questions

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Can I store my fine wine at home?

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What is the Fine Wine Plan?

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What are the wine duty rates?

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What does 'In Bond' mean?

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What is En Premieur?

Buying 'En Primeur' direct from the producers is a method of purchasing wine before it becomes more widely available on the open market, particularly from the more sought after regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy.

Wines can generally be bought En Primeur during the year following the grape harvest, often whilst the wine is still being made – which can be as much as two or three years – before the wine is finished and ready for delivery.