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

May 9, 2007

Chateau’s visited in this episode:

  • play Chateau Haut Brisson
  • play Chateau Le Gay
  • play Chateau Margaux
  • play Chateau Cos D`estourne
  • play 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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126 Responses

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  1. about 2 months ago

    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.

  2. about 6 months ago

    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!!!!!!!

  3. about 7 months ago

    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.)

  4. about 7 months ago

    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.

  5. about 10 months ago

    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!

  6. about 11 months ago

    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.

  7. about 11 months ago

    97 Brunello

    by the way, rough life Gary, rough life…

  8. about 11 months ago

    97 Brunello

    very nice show. one of the best.

  9. about 12 months ago

    Jer

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

  10. about 12 months ago

    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 verité aspect also. Well done.

  11. about 12 months ago

    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!

  12. about 12 months ago

    SoCal

    Great Video!
    I was a great watch for the plane ride to Cali.
    Cant wait for part two.

  13. about 12 months ago

    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…

  14. about 12 months ago

    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. …heh, you’re lookin’ a little chubby (and shaggy) in the Cos d’Estournel segment (interior portion). Maybe it’s the turtleneck… or the video quality… or both. No worries though: you’ve already made sure that we all know you look better in person than on the videos. :P ;)

  15. about 12 months ago

    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

  16. about 12 months ago

    Ken

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

  17. about 12 months ago

    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…

  18. about 12 months ago

    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!

  19. about 12 months ago

    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.

  20. about 12 months ago

    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.

  21. about 12 months ago

    Mr. Cabernet

    How about a directional mic with a little bit of volume? Could barely hear anything.

  22. about 12 months ago

    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

  23. about 12 months ago

    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;-)

  24. about 12 months ago

    Alos Diallo

    Great video!

  25. about 12 months ago

    JimVarney01

    VERY VERY COOL!!! Thanks for the behind the scenes. It’s like I took a time machine back to episode 1 though… You were too well behaved Gary!!!

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