For Pomerol, you could try with Chateau Mazeyres, an underlooked state
that makes good wine (ok, no Petrus!) at a price. 2005 (which I have not
tasted) is available in the U.S.A. for $25, and 2006 should be a bit
cheaper, with 2006 being an excellent vintage for Pomerol (actually
better than 2005 as an average).

For Pauillac is not easy because of the price, but Haut Bages Liberal
2006 is quite good for the money ($40 or around) and I think it has quite
Pauillac character.

Saint Julien... I would say Langoa Barton 2005 is a good idea of what a
traditional Saint Julien is, but it would be out of your budget. Perhaps
a Clos du Marquis (second wine of Leoville Las Cases) from a lesser year
(say 2004, 2006, 2001 if you can find it).

Haut-Medoc... go for a La Tour Carnet, a modern style Haut Medoc with a
great QPR. A fav of mine. 2005 goes for around $30.

Another suggestion to your Saint Emilions could be Fombrauge.

To locate the wines, use www.winesearcher.com

Best and enjoy,

s.




Jay Kay > wrote in
eb.com:

> Greetings
>
> I am planning on a wine tasting evening with some friends for which I
> want to focus on Bordeaux (left and right bank). I need
> recommendations for some Bordeaux in the inexpensive range (US$15-$40)
> from the following appellations.
>
> Pomerol,
> Pauillac,
> St. Julien,
> Haut-Medoc
>
> I'd like the vineyard/winery and year and if possible what you paid
> for/ from which store (US) (so that I know the rough range).
>
> I have decided on one (maybe two) as below:
>
> Saint Emilion Grand Cru Chateau Bernateau 2005
> 2005 Château Haut-Faugeres St. Émilion Grand Cru
>
> The wines will be enjoyed with beef or venison medallions
>
> Please post your response as a followup instead of responding via
> email.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jay Kay
>