Hmmm, is this my least favorite place in CA, French 75? That's the only
place I've ever seen a St-Emilion Coutet (as opposed to the sweet
Barsac).

2000 Ch. De Coulaine Organic, Chinon
So-so vintage for red Loire, as I recall. Some are green.

2000 Michel Picard, Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Lighter vintage, and lighter styled producer from my one experience
(the '96). Maybe ok if you aren't ordering red meat.

2000 M. Chapoutier, Belleruche, Syrah
The Belleruche CdR is usually a pretty dependable $10 Rhone (doubt it's
all Syrah,btw),

1999 Ch. Coutet, St. Emillion Grand Cru . My note from French 75:The
1999 Ch. Coutet (St. Émilion) was a simple Bordeaux, clearly a lot of
Merlot in the mix. Sweet red plum and strawberry fruit, light to
medium-bodied, a bit lacking in acidity. B-

2000 Ch. Godard * Bellevue, Cotes de Francs - good vintage
obviously, but don't know producer. Generally one of least impressive
satellite appelations, though Marsau can be ok.

2000 Dom. du Pere Pape, Chateauneuf du Pape
Generally a very light CdP, though I haven't had 2000. But this or the
CdR are the safest choices, depending on what you order. But I'd
probably go for the CdR, which is $10 retail vs. $20 for the CdP.

Please let us know!

Dale
PS If it is French 75, see if they still list Beaucastel CdP by the
glass at a good price. If so, I'd love if you'd ask t see bottle and
report!