In article >, Ewan > wrote:
>
>Situation: I'm indebted (ethically, not financially ) to a couple of
>friends whom I know to be fans of red wine, and at least one (likely
>both) know rather more than I on the topic (ok, not too hard), but I
>don't think are real mavens.
>
>I'd like to buy them a bottle or two that will not only _be_ very good,
>but will also create that impression/expectation from the moment they
>see the name (i.e. should generate the thought 'wow, he's bought me nice
>stuff!' ). My initial thoughts were something like Chateau Lafitte,
>Petrus, or similar, but that's what I'm asking you folks for . Given
>the caveats that this has to be something I can buy now - i.e not some
>fantastic rarity - and a price guess of maybe $150ish (USD), thoughts on
>wines/years would be most welcome. [As would a pointer to appropriate
>links, if that's easier/better].


Lafite would be a good choice and has the added bonus that you thought of
it yourself.


Dimitri