In article >, "Ron Lel"
> writes:

>Both are far too young! I wouyld rather drink a cheaper C d Rhone than drink
>these this young.

I haven't had the Beychevelle, but '99s as a rule are an earlier-drinking
vintage IMHO. L-Poyferre (another St.-Julien which is usually less forward than
Beychevelle) is drinking fairly well, and though it will last 10 more, I don't
think I'd push much past that. With the exception of first-growths, no '99 I've
tried hasn't seemed at least approachable. I like the vintage and think it will
age better than say '97, but a good restaurant choice. Good, but not great
price- '99 Beychevelle is around NYC at $28-30. $56 is very fair.

1995 Medocs, however, are almost all quite hard and closed at moment. I haven't
had Prieure Lichine, and Margaux is probably more open than more northerly
communes, but I wouldn't chance it.

Just my 2¢.
Dale

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