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Which Wine Would You Choose?

Looking over a wine list in advance of going to the restaurant for a meal. I'm interested in trying a wine I've never tasted. Given the selection below, which of these would you choose (All are rated 95 (Classic) or higher by WS):

Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon '01 Chateau Leoville Las Cases '89 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ' 97 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages '96 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon '02 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon '97 Viader Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc '97 Viader Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc '98

TIA

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JB
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JB...first I have to assume you are planing to have some form of Red Meat or Game. All look GREAT!

Some might be better for example Leoville would be great with Rack of Lamb...most of the others are great with a steak.

All are excellent wines. I imagine the las Casas might be the most expensive.

Reply to
Richard Neidich

Assuming that any difference in price isn't an issue, I'd choose the Leoville Las-Cases.

Reply to
Ken Blake

My first choice would be the LLC as it is at least close to being fully mature. The Caymus would also be approachable now, although far too oaky for my tastes. The '02 Phelps Insignia is a baby right now but still rather enjoyable. The Montelena, OTOH, is probably still tough as nails, though I haven't had that particular year.

HTH Mark Lipton

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Mark Lipton

Reply to
DaleW

The Caymus is the only one I've ever had and it is excellent. But it's not worth the absurdly high price Caymus is getting for it. If someone buys it for you...drink it!!

Reply to
miles

Say it isn't so!

Reply to
Sean E. Slindee

I'd go for the Viader 97. Very good cab year, from an outstanding maker, and probably most accessible. Montelena and Insignia are too young.

Marc

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MarcB

The one with the prettiest label.

Reply to
UC

Leoville always if you don't care about the price.

Reply to
Lawrence Leichtman

The '97 Insignia

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Ric

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