The almost did, they were acquiring Chateau Montelena and in the middle of the paperwork the 2008 financial crisis hit and the deal fell apart…Napa is too boutique these days with the best, or most hyped wines, from extremely low production with only hundreds of cases as opposed to 10k-30k cases in Bordeaux on average for the big chateau, making an investment in Napa, without a lot of additioanl investment and work to expand the label and name, almost too small to be worth it in some cases. Its all about retired ceo’s setting up shop and making their own ultra-premium wine as their retirement…
The almost did, they were acquiring Chateau Montelena and in the middle of the paperwork the 2008 financial crisis hit and the deal fell apart…Napa is too boutique these days with the best, or most hyped wines, from extremely low production with only hundreds of cases as opposed to 10k-30k cases in Bordeaux on average for the big chateau, making an investment in Napa, without a lot of additional investment and work to expand the label and name, almost too small to be worth it in some cases. Its all about retired ceo’s setting up shop and making their own ultra-premium wine as their retirement…
I spent 300 dollars on 3 bottles of Cos…it still hurts. I hope I am rewarded.
Good point, I just could not buy the 09 knowing I could get 05 at 200. Prob will end up buying some at some point anyway.
Cos is awesome, great interview Chris.
If 2010 are higher than 09’s they will not be bought in the US. Mark my words.
The 2005 Cos is mind blowing. It is drink beautifully today but will last for 5 years. the 03 too me is great but not in the same league.
Bordeaux 2010, I am excited. Heading there in April to taste. I can’t afford the 09,10 so buying 04,06 and 08. Great interview.
Agreed about LAs Cases def the most consistent.
Seems like a really nice guy, I had read some things about him and pushing up prices in Bordeaux.
Great interview looking forward to part 2
I have a case of 1982 Cos that I have not opened but can’t wait.
Wow 03 and 05 COS….Does not get much better than that.
2010 maybe more expensive than 2009???????????? Are you kidding.
Asia is killing us.
Are you going to en Primeurs, looking forward to report
No Primeurs this year, heading to Vin Expo
Chris great interview with Monsieur Pratts. Great questions, especially will you ever have a bad vintage based on the technology that is implemented!
I hope the owners of COS buy something in Napa at some point. I think they could do some great things.
The almost did, they were acquiring Chateau Montelena and in the middle of the paperwork the 2008 financial crisis hit and the deal fell apart…Napa is too boutique these days with the best, or most hyped wines, from extremely low production with only hundreds of cases as opposed to 10k-30k cases in Bordeaux on average for the big chateau, making an investment in Napa, without a lot of additioanl investment and work to expand the label and name, almost too small to be worth it in some cases. Its all about retired ceo’s setting up shop and making their own ultra-premium wine as their retirement…
The almost did, they were acquiring Chateau Montelena and in the middle of the paperwork the 2008 financial crisis hit and the deal fell apart…Napa is too boutique these days with the best, or most hyped wines, from extremely low production with only hundreds of cases as opposed to 10k-30k cases in Bordeaux on average for the big chateau, making an investment in Napa, without a lot of additional investment and work to expand the label and name, almost too small to be worth it in some cases. Its all about retired ceo’s setting up shop and making their own ultra-premium wine as their retirement…
All I can say is Wow!!!
All I can say is Wow!!!
All I can say is Wow!!!