Terms and conditions
Acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions
(last update: April 2, 2012)
Unless specifically stipulated and with a written agreement between the parties, all orders are conditioned by the present general terms and conditions, prevailing over any other documents such as brochures, leaflets, press, catalogues or e-mailings issued by the seller, which only have an indicative value.
Offers / Prices / Orders
Our offers are only available to private individuals. They are not available to importers or distributors.
Given the extremely rare or speculative nature of some of our products, the assumed average consumption of a private individual and our aim to satisfy each and every customer of ours, we reserve the right to apply restrictions on available quantities, or even to cancel an order which appears to be obviously abnormal.
All orders are confirmed through the mailing of the invoice but the delivery of the order is subject to the full and entire payment of the stated price (after confirmation from our bank that the funds have been received into our account).
Means and conditions of payment
Payment of the goods is entirely due upon order, either by cheque, credit card (Visa, Euro MasterCard, Diners, American Express) or by bank transfer. Regarding the American Express and Diners cards, we can not be held responsible for any commission or banking charge applied by the issuing bank. Our bank details for all transfers are:
Société Générale
IBAN FR76 30003 00919 00020021477 41
BIC SOGE FRPP
No payment may be postponed without our prior agreement.
Bottled wines available now
An invoice indicating the prices in Euros and including VAT and excise duty will be issued by Millésima and mailed to the customer's invoicing address. Delivery to one address in Ireland is free for orders of more than Euros 760.00 (inc. VAT & duty). For orders of less than Euros 760.00 (inc. VAT & duty), a charge of Euros 45.00 will be made for transport and insurance. For each additional address in Ireland, prices are available on application.
En-Primeur wines
An order of En-Primeur wines must be paid by a deposit equivalent to the total value of the wines except VAT and excise duty. Upon reception of the order and payment, a pro-forma invoice of the wines will be mailed to the customer's invoicing address. This pro-forma invoice and the proof of payment will guarantee the rightful ownership of the wines.
Once the wines become available from the châteaux, that is end 2012, beginning 2013 for the 2010 vintage and that is end 2013, beginning 2014 for the 2011 vintage (1 year later for Château d'Yquem, Château Climens, Château Rieussec, Château de Fargues and Château Raymond-Lafon), a final invoice will be mailed to thecustomer's invoicing address indicating:
.The VAT applicable on the day of the final invoicing (presently at 23%)
.The excise duty (presently at Euros 1.97 per 0.75l bottle ex VAT).
Deliveries
All the goods are insured by our company during their transport and are carried at our own risk.
The deliveries are made in an average delay of 2 to 3 weeks as from the date of reception of payment of the goods at our office in Bordeaux. This delay is indicated as exactly as possible but may vary according to the supplying and transport possibilities of Millésima, as well as the weather conditions.
The supplementary delays for delivery will in no means be compensated, accounted nor enable the cancellation of the order. However, if after a delay of one month upon written claim by the customer, the goods have still not been delivered, the sale could then be cancelled by either one of the parties. The customer will then obtain the refund of his payment excluding any other compensation or damage, within a delay of maximum one month.
In all circumstances, the delivery of the goods within this delay can only be made if the customer has indicated the exact information, address and telephone contact of the addressee to the sales assistant. If this information is not correctly communicated, Millésima will not be liable for any further delay or non-delivery of the goods.
Upon reception of the wines, it is up to the addressee to check the state of the goods and to note any reserve concerning breakage, damage or missing goods on the delivery slip and to inform the delivery company and Millésima by recorded delivery letter within 48 hours in order to preserve his rights.
Payment delays
All overdue amount automatically entails the legitimate application and without given notice of the payment of interests for delayed payment on the basis of three times the legal rate of interests.
On the other hand, if after a delay of two months upon availability and final invoicing of en-primeur wines, the final invoice for duty and VAT has not been settled, Millésima will invoice extra storage charges of € 11.00 per case and per month. In the event of a recovery through litigation, the settlement of an inclusive payment of 15% of the amount of the order, without prejudice of the interest for delayed payment and damage, will be required.
Cancellations
Bottled wines available now
The customer has a delay of seven working days as from the delivery of his order to return the goods in their original package, for an exchange or a refund within a delay of thirty days, without penalty except for the return transport costs. The customer is required to inform the commercial service by writing (e-mail, fax, letter) before returning the goods.If the ordered goods are out of stock, Millésima will be allowed to suggest a replacement by another vintage or an equivalent wine, with the customer's agreement. If the customer then decides to return the exchanged goods, Millésima will pay the return transport costs.
En-primeur wines
The customer has a delay of seven working days as from the reception of his invoice to cancel or modify his order. After this delay, the order will be considered as firm.These arrangements are not applicable to orders including personalised or specific demands from the customer (special formats, personalised packaging).
Property reserve
It is expressively understood that ALL OUR GOODS STAY OUR PROPERTY, WHEREVER THEY ARE, UNTIL THE COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF THE INVOICES. In all cases, the buyer is liable for the goods from the moment of delivery.
Contract cancellation
In the event the customer has not settled payment due at the settlement date and after a delay of one month after the final demand for settlement still due, the sale will be rightfully cancelled by the seller, any deposit that might have been paid refunded to the buyer, and any goods that might have been delivered promptly returned to the Millésima, without any form of indemnity.
Applicable law and Jurisdiction
LEGAL MENTIONS Identification:
MILLÉSIMA SA 87, Quai de Paludate
BP 70089 F-33038 BORDEAUX CEDEX
PHONE: +33 557 808 808 FAX: +33 557 808 819
SA with capital of 10 000 000 € RCS Bordeaux B 327 299 830 - APE 4791B
Contact: Antoine Gimbert
PHONE: 0800 917 0352 or 00 800 267 33289
Protection of Minors
By ordering our products you certify to be over 18 years old, or that you have reached the legal age required in the country where you reside to be allowed to buy and consume alcohol.
Alcohol abuse
Abuse of alcohol is dangerous for health. Be able to drink and appreciate with moderation.
File protection
In conformity with the order 96/9/CE of the 11th March 1996, referring to the legal protection of data base, Millésima is the producer and the owner of the whole or part of its data base that compose this site. Royalties protect all the data on this site, texts, images, graphs, logos, and icons.
Use of Information
This site has been declared at the CNIL N°707016. The information received on the site can be communicated outside, except if refused by the customer. The use of this information can also be made for legal reasons or subject to regulations. In application of the article n°12 and n°14 of the order 95/46/CE of the European Parliament and Council (European Data Protection), you have the right to access to, modify, correct and delete your data. For any claim, please contact Mr Patrick Bernard, responsible for the site: contact
Millésima 87 quai de Paludate, CS 11691 F-33050 Bordeaux cedex - 00 33 557 808 808
