This may be asking too much

The subject line says it all. Most of you know that I am in the retail business, not a financial part, but a wine consultant to order wines and to sell wines.
When I took this job on several years ago, there was a big hole in the French selections. They had some of the standards, some very nice and some I thought were not worth the price.
Since I've been there, I made sure we have a least 1 bottle of each of the first growths. Not sure if we have the clients to purchase those, but I wanted to have them. Currently, in the Bordeaux, Medoc,Haut-Medoc section, we have price points from $11 up to $75. But honestly, with the exception of a few, none of them are in the 1855 classification. Since we don't have a big clientele for some of the nicer French wines, I still wanted to bring in at least 3 from each major area. I was looking at the $25 and $80 ranges, the owner would like to see $25, $40 and $60. I have found a number of wines, that I would like to bring in, probably not by the case but a few bottles. I am stumped with some good wines from Margaux. I am looking at some Brane Cantenac and Château Rausan-Ségla.
The case prices for 2005,2006,2008 (averaging) is about $850. So that would mean about $70/bottle and a retail value of about $94. That sort of puts us out of the range.

So, my question, if I can ask, are there some other wines from Margaux that we could look at that would not be so steep in price? I am doing ok for the other major appellations, but for Margaux, it seems to be harder to come up with something.

Again, let me apologize in advance if this is asking something beyond what the scope is for this site. In the very short time I have been here online, I have been totally floored by the expertise and knowledge of the members here. I know I can handle myself in any retail environment and/or social one, but here, I am like a babe in the woods.

well, if you're averaging, well regarded 2005s at this point will skew average. I'd have thought Brane-Cantenac would have averaged under $50 retail. But you should look at du Tertre or Issan. MAybe Giscours too, depending on your style tolerance. Siran or Marquis de Terme if you want on real low end.

Ron,

I discovered a brilliant wine from Margaux last week: L'Aura de Cambon - http://www.cambon-la-pelouse.com/
In fact, I just placed an order for 6 bottles of their 2009.

Among the great growths, I've been very impressed with Durfort Vivens recently. It does not have a sexy reputation, but derserves one!

Martinens has been on form lately, and I've long had a soft spot for Ch. la Bessane, made by Martine Cazeneuve of Ch. Paloumey in Ludon.

All the best,
Alex R.

Agree with Dale. But don't overlook Giscours, they do a nice job these days, as well as Marquis d'Alesem Becker. But the first place i would go would be the "seconds". Always a good way to experience a chateau or region. Then you can lead into the first wine.

Margaux Cru bourgeois exceptionnel Labégorce-Zédé did a fine job under Luc Thienpont's ownership until three or four vintages ago when he sold it. The new owners have merged it into Labégorce with effect from the 2009 vintage; reports continue to be favourable but it no longer comes my way. Luc Thienpont still owns another estate in Margaux, Clos des 4 Vents, which is more structured and tannic but less approachable young than Labégorce-Zédé used to be.