Gary Vaynerchuk goes to Bordeaux (Part 1)

Gary Vaynerchuk goes to Bordeaux (Part 1) – Episode #234

May 9, 2007

Chateau’s visited in this episode:

Chateau Haut Brisson
Chateau Le Gay
Chateau Margaux
Chateau Cos D`estourne
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Come along with Gary as he explores the Bordeaux region of France. Sit back and relax and enjoy this very special episode.

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July 16, 2008

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[...] Gary’s 2007 trip to Bordeaux when he first sampled the 2006 Bordeaux (Part 1) [...]
July 6, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Gary – Wonderful episode. I love those behind the scenes kind of shows. Its always interesting to hear and see the passion these winemakers put into their wines.
February 26, 2008

thefanjestic
Awesome episode – I’m looking forward to part 2!! It was really cool to see how close the vineyards are together. But I wonder if Gary thinks Petrus is a better wine than Le Gay. Not qpr wise – but just overall if it’s better.
October 21, 2007

CUSE WINO
You look like you have a very tough job.

Very interesting to hear how the wineries talk about their wines and their land. They take great pride in both.

SOund quality definitely leaves something to be desired. One more set of lav mic’s would have improved the show greatly. Remember, Eric Anderson Productions is right around the corner if you need things shot. Will work for wine!!!!!!!
September 15, 2007

Sgt Vino
Very informative. Would have been better had the sound quality been higher, but that would be tough. It is interesting to see the different styles of the different chateaus and winemakers/directors. It would be cool to see a wine buying trip to other areas as well (Cali, Spain, etc.)
September 15, 2007

Jason S.
Started watching WLTV after this episode, so I’m only seeing it for the first time now.

What a great job you have Gary. It’s interesting to see the process of how wines actually make it to the shelf. One suggestion: next time, mike up all the people speaking – it was really hard to hear what was being said. Otherwise, great episode.
June 15, 2007

Jose Corona
First off, I’d like to say this was an awesome episode, but then again, from what I’ve started seeing, there aren’t really any bad ones. This is my first post, just came across you three days ago, and I’ve managed to spend all three nights up till 5am (EST) watching you, all the while knowing that I should be in bed as I have to work. My question to you is (which I believe should probably be in the question section), are the ‘05 Bordeaux Premier Cru’s (in your professional opinion) something worth buying for a normal consumer of wine (not a collector), or am I better off taking advantage of the excellent vintage on the whole, by getting some values from the second and third growths? (I can dream about Petrus, Le Pin and D’Yquem, but thats about as far as I get)
Thanks and keep up the great work!
May 17, 2007

TSchampaert
Thanks for the inside info Garry. Very nice ep. Even almost documentary. Should do that more often. This is what people really need. Smh behind the scenes, instead of all the ‘usual talk’.
C ya.
May 15, 2007

97 Brunello
by the way, rough life Gary, rough life…
May 15, 2007

97 Brunello
very nice show. one of the best.
May 12, 2007

Jer
Great episode if fact one of the best. Unfortunately it took me three days to go through it, but very enjoyable.
May 11, 2007

Ron Leview
Fascinating episode, and I’m impressed with the production value. The poster who suggested a soundtrack reminds me of an executive producer from bad network television – don’t do it. More commenting from you would have been welcome, but I love the veritÃ© aspect also. Well done.
May 11, 2007

Matthew L
Gary…Thanks for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed this first installment. I can’t wait to see tomorrow’s 2nd Bordeaux installment.

Cheers!
May 11, 2007

SoCal
Great Video!
I was a great watch for the plane ride to Cali.
Cant wait for part two.
May 11, 2007

Jon B.
Gary incredible insight to your trip. Thankyou for this, very good. I took me a couple of days to free up the time to watch, and it is great. I’m on too #2. That had to be an unbelievable trip great show…
May 11, 2007

wildebeest
oops, I accidentally put this on the other one

QOTD: I love how you ran around looking for a spit bucket at Margeaux and ended up spitting in the sink. I like the fancy title screens. Someone did a really nice job on those. â€¦heh, youâ€™re lookinâ€™ a little chubby (and shaggy) in the Cos dâ€™Estournel segment (interior portion). Maybe itâ€™s the turtleneckâ€¦ or the video qualityâ€¦ or both. No worries though: youâ€™ve already made sure that we all know you look better in person than on the videos.
May 11, 2007

Jeremy Q
Gary, been waiting for your Bordeaux episodes for weeks now, glad to see its finally here. Nice tour of the chateaus. Like some comments, listening it through headphones certainly helped. Even then sometimes it was very hard to pick up what was being said even for someone who is resonably familiar with the French accent.

Suggestion (for the future), would be great if you could either include a quick summary after each Chateau, run through some of the wines and your comments. Eg: At le Gay, I couldnt catch the other wines apart from Montviel and Le Gay itself. Alternatively you could devote a future episode to summarise both episodes and draw the highlights and lowlights together.
thanks for the insight, will watch episode 2 tomorrow
May 10, 2007

Ken
#s 234 & 235 will take me at least 4 days to get through because of the length.
May 10, 2007

barclay loftus
Finally sitting down to watch this… I didn’t expect to enjoy it anywhere as much I did. Fantastic! Thank you so much for doing this. Also, thanks to your cameraman for setting up the various shots outside, as well. Very different, but good all the same. Looking forward to watching part II later tonight.

Also, to chime in with Colleen, if you decide you need a chaperon next year, I’m probably free. I can speak a couple dozen lines of French (all with a fantastic American tourist accent) and look great in a beret…
May 10, 2007

Colleen
Great episode. You must go back to try more of the ‘06 in a year or so. If you want company, I’d be happy to volunteer!
May 10, 2007

amgryger
Great Episode. I enjoy learning about the places that wine comes from. It gives me some context when I am enjoying them. Though it took me two days to watch because the first time I only got halfway through before the connection gave up entirely.
May 10, 2007

BG
Gary/anyone else,

Great episode!

What was the name of the 2005 wine that you liked at the tasting at Le Gay (not the 2005 Le Gay)? I could not figure out the name. I think it started with an “M”.

Thanks.
May 10, 2007

Mr. Cabernet
How about a directional mic with a little bit of volume? Could barely hear anything.
May 10, 2007

Johan Alexandersson
Interresting! making your own blend! I want to do that. A pity the female at haut brisson was so quiet, couldn’t hear what she said. At Chateau Margaux I really miss the “BRINGING THE THUNDERRR, BABY” would have loved to se his face, he seemed quite a relaxed person, no?
Longing for the next one
May 10, 2007

Sue Z.
I would have liked to see you convince one of the “suits” to sport a wristband or a t-shirt just for kicks and giggles;-)