Carruades '67 ? Any ideas?

[troutbum]

As a nearly novice wine chick at the new bottle shop in town, I run to the experts for guidance, please. A customer (non drinker) brought in an inherited albeit well kept Carruades de Ch. Lafite Rothschild 1967 last week wondering it's value. ( I could see visions of dollar signs dancing in his head ala "Antiques Road Show"). Tried wine-searcher to no avail. Was able to tell him it was the second label of Lafite and that '67 was a mediocre year for Bordeaux. Will tell him also of the difficulty with a single bottle. Could someone please help me give him an estimate of the bottle's approx. value? I appreciate your help and expertise. Tbum

[Innkeeper]

You pretty well have the picture. If you have the authority why not offer to swap a bottle or two of non-alcoholic stuff for it? That would be a fairly even swap. If you don't have the authority, see what the boss thinks. In other words, the value is at best around ten bucks.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 09-15-2000).]

[winoweenie]

TB, you can tell your customer that the big guy, 67 Lafite is selling for 125 with probably no takers. IK hit it on the head. winoweenie

[troutbum]

IK, your idea is a good one, will let you know how it works out. WW, good point on the comparison. Thanks fellas.