That article came out rather late in the "en primeur" game. Parker had already released his scores. To get the best prices, one really needed to have started looking into futures a few weeks ago. All first growths could be had under $200. After Parker's scores, many of the highly rated wines have increased in prices accordingly. One of the biggest negociants in the Bordeaux futures game, Diageo, isn't playing in the 2008 futures this year.

I still think the smart play for this vintage is to just wait until they are released in bottle and buy them then.