In Bond and En Primeur orders
What does ‘in bond’ or ‘under bond’ mean?
This refers to wine that is bought without paying the UK Duty levied by Customs and Excise. This wine can be bought, sold and delivered to other Government bonded warehouses but not delivered to a private address until the VAT and Duty have been paid.
What is the definition of en primeur?
En Primeur wines are purchased before they are bottled and released onto the market and while they are still lying abroad. En Primeur wines are bought at In Bond prices - exclusive of Duty & Vat. On arrival in the UK the wines will be stored, under bond, on your behalf at London City Bond.
How do I request delivery of my ‘in bond’ wines?
Duty, VAT and delivery will need to be paid to have the wines delivered to your private address.
Storage and insurance charges
£15.00 +VAT per case per annum
What are the Duty, VAT and delivery charges?
Change in Alcohol Duty on Wines (75cl) from 1st February 2025
Still wine 14.5% abv = £3.21
Sparkling wine 12.0% abv = £2.66
Sherry 15.0% abv = £3.32
Port 20% abv = £4.43
8.5% abv = £1.88
9.0% abv = £1.99
9.5% abv = £2.10
10.0% abv = £2.22
10.5% abv = £2.33
11.0% abv = £2.44
11.5% abv = £2.55
12.0% abv = £2.66
12.5% abv = £2.77
13.0% abv = £2.88
13.5% abv = £2.99
14.0% abv = £3.10
14.5% abv = £3.21
15.0% abv = £3.32
Deliver to a private address for ‘in bond’ or ‘en primeur’ wines is £15+VAT per case
Example calculation
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2009 12x75cl in bond delivered to private address
Wine price in bond- £7300
Duty – 12 x 2.23- £26.76
Delivery £15+VAT per case
(Wine price £ +Duty + Delivery) x VAT = Total cost £
(£7,300 + £26.76 +15) x 1.2 = £8,810.11
We do not accept any discount codes on en primeur, in bond or under bond wines.