| The original term was primeur, meaning young produce, and from 1951 the Beaujolais producers were allowed to release their primeurs from 15 December. |
| The 2002 vintage met with a remarkable reception when it was brought to market and the excitement that specialists showed for the 2005 primeur was echoed by all buyers in all international markets. |
| Buying any new, unproven French vintage en primeur, when the wine is still maturing in cask, is a dodgy business. |
