Need recommendations for Bordeaux (Pomerol, Pauillac, St. Julien, Haut-Medoc)

For Pomerol, you could try with Chateau Mazeyres, an underlooked state that makes good wine (ok, no Petrus!) at a price. 2005 (which I have not tasted) is available in the U.S.A. for $25, and 2006 should be a bit cheaper, with 2006 being an excellent vintage for Pomerol (actually better than 2005 as an average).

For Pauillac is not easy because of the price, but Haut Bages Liberal

2006 is quite good for the money ($40 or around) and I think it has quite Pauillac character.

Saint Julien... I would say Langoa Barton 2005 is a good idea of what a traditional Saint Julien is, but it would be out of your budget. Perhaps a Clos du Marquis (second wine of Leoville Las Cases) from a lesser year (say 2004, 2006, 2001 if you can find it).

Haut-Medoc... go for a La Tour Carnet, a modern style Haut Medoc with a great QPR. A fav of mine. 2005 goes for around $30.

Another suggestion to your Saint Emilions could be Fombrauge.

To locate the wines, use

Best and enjoy,

s.

Jay Kay wrote in news:4dc89d07$0$12485$c3e8da3$ snipped-for-privacy@news.astraweb.com:

Thanks Santiago and DaleW

DaleW, I am located near the Washington DC metro region so would have to locate a store around there..

Jay Kay

Calvert Woodley has a good selection IIRC. To the other great selections I'll add St. Pierre in St Julien, should be in the price range and great QPR.

-E