On Nov 28, 3:40�am, "John T" > wrote:
> �The wine was the 1997 Ch. Lagrange (St.
>
> > Julien). I recently split a case of this with a friend for $195. I'm
> > very happy with the deal. Is this great Bordeaux? No, not by �a long
> > stretch. But at $16 a bottle this is a steal, lovely midweight claret.
>
> 1997 Claret, an underated vintage for drinking now. Readily available and
> not that expensive....(for Claret that is!!)
>
> JohnT

Not expensive NOW, as prices have dropped as most other vintages have
risen. But on release prices were equal or above '95 & '96. I think
selected wines from '97 indeed offer good value for drinking now,.