Wine futures, also known as en-primeur, allow you to purchase some of the most sought-after Bordeaux wines 1-2 years before they are bottled and released. You buy the wine while it's still aging in the barrel, and the Chateau takes care of maturing it for you until it's ready for release a year or two later.

You don’t have to be a wine expert to enjoy the benefits of buying wine futures, where you purchase wine before it's bottled and released. The primary advantage is cost; the price for futures is typically lower than the market price at release. This approach also ensures access to highly sought-after wines that might be hard to find later, available in formats ranging from half bottles to Nebuchadnezzars. When you order wine futures from Wine World Reserve, you’re assured of receiving wines in excellent condition and, when available, in their original wooden cases. Additionally, futures are often bought for special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, or milestone celebrations like graduations or retirements, making them ideal gifts for marking significant moments with a unique and memorable wine.

Following En primeur or Futures week, which takes place annually in late spring after the harvest, wine prices can be released at any moment. The timing of these releases is unpredictable, so staying vigilant is crucial! Typically, a campaign that begins in mid-April might wrap up by mid-July, although this can vary depending on the vintage. The campaign officially ends once each estate has announced its prices.

When you buy wines as Futures, their arrival in the United States can vary and isn't guaranteed on a specific date. Generally, delivery occurs about two years after the wine has been released, usually between February and December. The timing can differ based on when the Chateau bottles the wine and the format you order; typically, larger formats are bottled later than smaller ones.

Once we have received the wine in our warehouse, we will contact you to confirm your shipping address and schedule delivery, as well as resolve any applicable tariffs and/or sales tax that we may be required by law to collect. Wines may also be transferred to 30A Wine Storage at no additional charge.

When buying from Wine World Reserve, like any significant investment, there are risks associated with purchasing wine futures, though they are quite minimal, particularly through Wine World Reserve. Established in 2000, we have a long standing relationship with many Bordeaux négociants, and we never sell more wine than we own/have incoming. One major benefit of buying wine futures is that typically futures prices are lower than eventually release prices when the wine lands with distributors 2 years later.