Definition of en primeur in English:
en primeur
adjective & adverbˌɒ̃ prɪˈməːɑ̃ pʀimœʀ
(of wine) newly produced and made available.
as adjective since 1986 I have been buying en primeur claret every year
as adverb some merchants are offering 1989 clarets en primeur
Example sentencesExamples
- This is a real opportunity for all en primeur buyers to increase their allocations this year and to acquire the top wines at lower prices.
- A system whereby wines may be purchased en primeur following a tasting would be of benefit to the consumer.
Origin
French, literally 'as being new'.
Definition of en primeur in US English:
en primeur
adverb & adjectiveäN prēˈmœr
(of wine) newly produced and made available.
as adjective since 1986 I have been buying en primeur claret every year
as adverb some merchants are offering 1989 clarets en primeur
Example sentencesExamples
- A system whereby wines may be purchased en primeur following a tasting would be of benefit to the consumer.
- This is a real opportunity for all en primeur buyers to increase their allocations this year and to acquire the top wines at lower prices.
Origin
French, literally ‘as being new’.