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 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;-)
May 10, 2007

Alos Diallo
Great video!
May 10, 2007

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!!!
May 10, 2007

Dominick Q
Very interesting, looks like 2005 Bordeaux has the quality to support the hype.
Nicely done Gary, looked like an enjoyable trip.

I was interested in hearing what the host from Le Gay was saying about the berry selection for his Le Volante(sp?) 2006. He said it was a single berry selection but there was something else he was following up with that I couldn’t catch. What would be the price/bottle for this label and are you bringing some to the store?

Hey, do the same for Burgundy…and invite me along (I can speak some French
May 10, 2007

Susan
Gary-
I bet you had a
SUPER
time in
Bordeaux!!!!!
Fun a plenty!!!!
Great Stuff!!!!!!!
May 10, 2007

LeatherPalate
out freaking standing!!
May 10, 2007

Susan
Correction:
That would be chateaus!!!
May 10, 2007

Susan
Gary-
The LONG
awaited BORDEAUX EP?
WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!!
Thanks!
Loved the inside of the chateaux
and
LOVED the inside of the winerys
AND
LOVED the barrel rooms!
(or cities!!!)
and
loved the landscape!!
I am ready to go to Bordeaux!!!
May 10, 2007

Susan
QOD:
LOVE the video!!
Did Erik do this one?
Very good work on the
editing!!
May 10, 2007

Kelldey
Wow, what an awesome ep! I may have to convince Mr. Kelldey that we need to go to France on our next European adventure.

Great job, and the editing was fine. You’re not competing for an Oscar, for God’s sake! I thought it was great that we got to see you as your professional self. Very cool and realistic.

Eagerly anticipating Parte Deux!

K
May 10, 2007

dublin
Love going to France, watching this just fuels the fire. Seeing the actuall vineyard feild of Petrus was pretty special. Can’t believe you tasted at Margaux, wow, RP gave them the best rating of lot for 2005. You just tasted a probable 100 wine!
May 10, 2007

Winodontist
GV,
Very nice to see such an insiders view of those Chateaus. Margeaux looked magnificent, but I’m sure very snooty to a simple American like me.
Much more tame than your typical episode, but did anyone really think you were going to put on your best New Jersey frat boy attitude while tasting the best wines in Bordeaux??
At La Gay, how the hell did you even taste the wine after 15 bottles? I would kill to do a vertical like you did! It would make it easier to understand why the 2000 and 2005 are superior, without a comparison I just have to take it on faith.
Thanks for the great view and insights.
May 10, 2007

Freddy
great episode. loved to see the barrel rooms, scenery, vineyards, adn the chateaus. would have liked to see little captions or introductions to the different people you met at the different places so we can place a name to the face, see their relationship to the winery, etc. can’t wait for part 2.
May 10, 2007

thescrewcap
Very cool to see this. You definitely have an amazing job. Just seeing those wines lined up on the table. Wow. I agree with the editing comments, could have been paired down quite a bit and had the same general feel. I also think you could get a better on-camera mic (there are some decent options that wouldn’t be obtrusive) and bring along a small tripod for the outside shots. These are nitpicky points, though; a fantastic diary of your trip. Beautiful scenery, cool seeing inside the tasting rooms and cellars. It’s interesting to see how closed the winemakers/chateaux owners are, it’s like no one wants to really show their hand. I’m sure there is some awkwardness bringing a camera along on a winebuying expedition. I agree some French language would do you wonders. Great stuff, thanks for sharing.
May 10, 2007

ChrisR
Wow Gary… wow. I love this video. They let you make your own blend! And now I’m getting really excited about the ‘06 vintage. Did I say WOW!?
May 10, 2007

Karl B.
Absolutely GREAT STUFF! Fabulous perspective on the smaller producers and the second wines. Also interesting to watch the interaction when the wines are very good versus others. Will you be running futures on 2006?
May 10, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
I am thorougly jealous now. What a great opportunity. Knowing how serious the folks in France are about wine I understand no quips from GaryV. Interesting combination you made. Was at Chateau Bresson. Was it based on your tasing of the different components or did you just wing it? If you videoed everything you wouldn’t have needed any tasting notes just replay the video and there they are. I would love to do this same type of tour but without the “in” to the retail market doubt I would even come close to your experiences. Kudos and keep the videos coming from the Bordeaux trip.
May 10, 2007

luvgrapesqeezings
Props to Bordeaux!!
May 10, 2007

bh
Really enjoyed the episode. Certianly a drastic difference from the ‘normal’ animated and overflowing Gary. It was good to see, though, and changed things up a bit. I find myself trying to read his facial expressions to see what he thinks about the wine he’s tasting, as it’s a lot less obvious than usual!

I’ve got to tell you, after watching this I’m not exactly chomping at the bit to visit these places. Spectacular wine, spectacular land, spectacular architecture – bone dry personalities. These guys need to watch the episode on wine being fun. Some more than others, obviously, and I realize this is a business setting at some of the more prestigious chateaus. But still, a lot of really tight ties and suits.

That said, I’d still love to go. Looking forward to pt. deux!
May 10, 2007

Colin Devroe
I absolutley loved this episode, and I featured it on Viddler yesterday. I can’t wait for today’s Part Two.
May 10, 2007

Brad Coelho
Loved it…interesting blending session; one of the most maddening but creative aspects of winemaking. Le Gay treated you well, must have been the praise of the 04 on WLTV that opened the flood gates
Tell Prats of Cos D’Estournel not to flatter himself, his 06 is not an aston martin!
May 10, 2007

MikeyB
I liked it, but would have also liked to see a lot more of your candid assessments after you visited each winery. Would have liked to hear what you bought and how much, if people were cool or stuffy jerks, etc. In short, more of Gary being Gary.
May 10, 2007

thkorent
QOTD: interesting stuff, for sure. The bordeaux insider wine talk is impressive…
Also, I really liked the geographical clues you dropped.
Can’t wait till the ’05s get delivered…
May 10, 2007

Ryan D
QOTD: LOVE the episode, still watching. It’s a nice behind the scenes look and Gary asks some great questions. I can see why some people may not like it, they want the high energy of the regular WLTV, but it’s a great job by all and I can’t wait for Part 2!
May 10, 2007

John Witherspoon
Hi GV

WOW, what a great episode. As someone who loves to visit wineries, this is a virtual dream. Getting the one on one with I assume in a couple of cases was the winemakers, or even the owners is just priceless. I am impressed that you don’t take any notes, I am always scribbling furiously when I visit wineries, and then spend some days after my trip deciphering my notes. I am really excited about the 2005 and 2006 vintages, they sound fantastic.

My only complaint about the episode, and it is a small semantic one, it was hard to follow what wines i.e. vintage you were drinking sometimes.

Take it easy
J DUB