Alan Zelt > wrote:

> Victor, you will absolutely have to search for Irouleguy wine, as a
> substitute for Cahors and Madiran. The very best bottle available at a cave
> in St John pied de Port cost only about E12.

Top of the line Irouléguy costs anywhere from 17 to 25 euros here,
depending on the producer, vintage and cuvée. Some Madirans, even good
ones, cost less. For example, 1998 or 1999 Chteau Montus from Alain
Brumont can be found for just 13.50 euros here. Some vintages of Ch.
Montus Cuvée Prestige, top of the line Madiran, perhaps the best of all,
can be had for about 20 euros.

Victor