Normally I'd say the LLC, but that's a year that maybe they didn't do
quite as well as normal, but pricing is more like LLC in great vintage.
Still a good wine. But if pricing is representative, probably pick the
'97 Montelena or '97 Insignia .
Agree that the Cinq Cepages is likely worst value/

JB wrote:
> 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