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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May 9, 2007

Sue Z.
Simply amazing stuff Gary! Thanks for letting us in on your trip. This just might inspire me to get that wristband picture out to you:-) I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to be sipping wine in the heart of Bordeaux and you taste a wine so obnoxious it makes your knees buckle! The tips about the locations of the Chateaues and their proximity to the first growth vineyards alone are priceless. You really rocked it out. Thanks again and again! I can’t wait until tomorrow (and the arrival ‘06 vintage too)!!!
May 9, 2007

Michael Palmer
Gary, loved the trip show. I watched it all. And while most probably won’t sit through the whole thing, it is great to see what does happen behind the scenes. For those of us who are passionate about wine – it is very cool.

And kudos for whoever was filming. They did a great job with framing everything and mixing it up with zooms and back again.

The one problem with filming was hearing the interpretation of what was being said. Perhaps add sub-titles next time.

QOTD: this was great Gary.
May 9, 2007

Photojoe
Gary,

I really enjoyed the fact that you didn’t edit this to much. It makes it more real and we get to feel what it is like to be there with you. You looked pretty rough at Chateau Cos D’estourne… late night?
But seriouslly, it was really cool to be along on this ride!

Joe
May 9, 2007

JimKay
Great. Technical questions – was the mic for the Haut Brisson tasting in Gary’s molar?
May 9, 2007

mas
Gary, that was awesome! My first trip to Bordeaux – not boring at all, very interesting – thanks a million!
May 9, 2007

wtvLurker
gv,

i once tasted my way thru burgundy and planned on going thru bordeaux afterwards but was wined out after 3 or 4 days and passed on bordeaux and went to paris instead. i have been kicking myself ever since over how i could have passed that up. i shall return… anyway it was very cool taking the virtual bordeaux tour with you to such legendary chateaux. yes audio on the hosts could have been better but i think reasonable considering that you were there for the tastings, as buyer and to build relationships – not to stick cameras and mics in their faces. look forward to pt 2.
May 9, 2007

argylexsoul
QOTD: it was pretty cool. I enjoyed hearing all that, but I can see why other people thought it was boring. I also couldn’t understand what some of the other people were saying every now and then, but overall it was awesome. Thanks!
May 9, 2007

Randy B
GV,

Vayniacs are pretty lucky to get to see these Chateaus in a free video. Do you think this beats visiting Napa Valley wineries? One thing in Cali’s favour though, you’re not tasting $40 bottles of Cabernet for a $5 or $10 tasting fee. And we do remember the Paris Tasting, both the original and 30th anniversary.
May 9, 2007

Jeff S aka Opus None
Take me next time!
May 9, 2007

Ken B.
Gary,

Really liked this episode; thanks for taking us along to Bordeaux.

Ken B.
May 9, 2007

Jennifer
Nice!! I could envision crowds of us standing in the background, listening in, tilting our heads and nodding.
QOTD: Good stuff, GV. Looking forward to tomorrow’s ep. Thanks for sharing Bordeaux.
May 9, 2007

Viddler Development Blog » WLTV goes to Bordeaux
[...] Gary (winelibrarytv) heads to Bordeaux to taste some of the best wines yet to hit the shelves and you can follow along with him no his journey from vineyard to vineyard in this incredible 45-minute Part 1 edition of Wine Library TV. [...]
May 9, 2007

hugh
cool stuff, i like how you threw in 5 different regions/communes…..so i guess St Julien and Pauillac to follow, right!!!

if i hear u visited Ch Latour i’m gonna piss my pants!!
May 9, 2007

half century
ABSORBING! KUDOS GV. One down side. you are mic’d very well but the hosts audio is very muddy.next trip take a boom man.
May 9, 2007

Benji
Hey GV,

Just finished Part I. The audio was a little difficult to hear…but switching to headphones made a big difference. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this…the time seemed to pass much quicker than I had anticipated. Shoots down my comment about length earlier when I mentioned this to be the next Mondovino. Great job, and look forward to Part Deux.
May 9, 2007

KenP
Wonderful episode. Loved every minute. Superb. Je suis content!
May 9, 2007

Neil
It was a nice journal, but lacked the polish of the usual WLTV. Long and muted. I would suggest more of a montage of different clips with a soundtrack to keep the tempo fresh.
May 9, 2007

wm mole
Gary, please learn some french! My story..I picked up 2 Japanese hitchikers north of Barcelona and proceded into southern France with them as my buds and soon to find out.. interpreters. The most amazing thing I have ever seen is the transformation of the french from tourist haters, to chateau hosts, after “foreigners” made a simple attempt to honor them by speaking their language. They are proud of their culture, language, history and frenchiness, that’s just the way they are. They love what they’re doing and think if you are there you should love it too! Just like us! If you acknowledge that, you get the keys to the city. When my hitchikers spoke pidgeon French with a Japanese accent to someone we would meet for directions or whatever, I swear, the gates of heaven would open and they (the french) would lite up like Xmas trees. We were overwhelmed with kindness and cooperation. It was hilarious and the instant graciousness/hospitality the french offered blew me away. Everyone involved immediately got off! End of story. Thanks, bye
May 9, 2007

PhilB
Fantastic episode!
I REALLLLLLY want to go down to Bordeaux and do this? Do you need to be GV and buy for thousands of $$$ of wine to do this or are normal people also allowed on those visits?
Anyways, I agree with the comment that asks for text telling us who those people are, I recognized a few of the more “famous” ones, like Paul Pontarlier at Margaux, but it would nice to know…

Can’t wait for tommorow’s ep!
May 9, 2007

Justin
Nice video, only complaint is the audio is quite low… I have my speakers up at max and can barely here parts of it…. Hope part 2 has better audio
May 9, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
I’m going to love this ep,,, but I have a wine club night tonight and I’ll have to watch it later.
King Salmon dinner with 2 chards and 3 PN,, can’t wait.
Sry that this comment might not be insightful enough Mr. MOLE :`-(
May 9, 2007

chayut
I love this episode
May 9, 2007

wineSmith
Great episode Gary. I love seeing this inside of the Chateaus .. Makes me want to run out and buy more wine (of course what doesn’t) .. Just got your twitter that your in Cali, have fun …
May 9, 2007

Benji
Is this going to be Mondovino #2?
May 9, 2007

RedLoverJim
I’m flying to Washington tomorrow, so this will be a nice long one to watch on my ipod on the flight. Thanks!