Keen for forum member thoughts.
I requested large format pricing for Sauternes for 3 estates and they inquired directly with the Chateau and came back with recommendations on a purchase (Rayne Vigneau). The subsequent pricing has raised my eye brows in two ways. Not sure if I am overreacting again or there are more red flags dealing with this retailer.
- the large format pricing is at a significant premium to 750ml. For example Rayne Vigneau can be purchased for $50/bottle but an imperial is $600 (which I think implies $75/bottle assuming 6L).
- Rayne Vigneau, on their direct website, offers the 2016 vintage at a special offer price below USD $40/bottle. This is on a French language website and may only be there in France.
But I wonder if the actual pricing to the retailer is much lower per 750ml due to some estate special offer and the cost of the large format shouldn’t be at a premium.
But perhaps a special order large format does result in premium pricing, even if a future?