Buying wine en primeur allows for the cheapest prices, but it takes expertise and experienced judgement to buy and sell the right vintages at the right time.

For wines you want to keep, buying en primeur is a good way to start. It allows you to save money, sometimes substantially, and also guarantees that you will get the wines you want.

It is essential that you limit your purchase to the most prestigious chateaux in Bordeaux, the top 50 or so most sought after, because with the widely available ones, your opportunity to make a profit is reduced.

If you like to enjoy your wine as well as make a profit, you can buy both for investment purposes and for personal use. Those you invest in can pay for the ones you consume.

In addition to the name, the choice of vintage is also crucial plays an important part in establishing the value of a wine. The 2005 vintage has been hailed almost unanimously by wine critics and industry experts. As a result, prices have increased significantly. According to the London International Vintners Exchange, the 2005 Bordeaux has in some instances tripled in value since 2007.