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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129 Responses

May 9, 2007

mikep
Nice one.
May 9, 2007

glenn
#1 for Bordeaux???
May 9, 2007

FredinNYC
No QOTD today?
May 9, 2007

Le Vin au Blog
top 5 in Bordeaux
May 9, 2007

Harold
An early treat; nice!
May 9, 2007

FredinNYC
I especially loved the inside look at ChÃ¢teau Margaux
May 9, 2007

SP
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!

Bordeaux!!!!!!!!
May 9, 2007

Benji
Wow, super E-A-R-L-Y

Thanks for the video!
May 9, 2007

john witherspoon
yay top 10
May 9, 2007

AR
Top 10!!
May 9, 2007

dmg
top 10
May 9, 2007

Hinrgman
Its been a long wait
May 9, 2007

Kelly
Early Day

GARY GET MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN ON THE SHOW PLEASEEE!!!!
May 9, 2007

wm mole
Top ten comments are worse than jug juice! FYI.. there is no reward for posting first, actually you are penalized for being a dork!
May 9, 2007

mikep
Yeah, your post is much better.
May 9, 2007

wm mole
Sure it’s negative but the first post claimers WTF? I know GV promo’d it a while back, but move on and say something besides woo! wee! I’m first! 2nd? 4th? 10th? who cares?
May 9, 2007

waibeans
OMG.. its a Part 1?!!

this is gonna be incredible.

props to whomever edited this monster -> Terminator?
May 9, 2007

mikep
Gary, Interesting video. These people are very serious about thier wine as they should be. Palate fatique must move in quickly. I noticed no note taking, is that typical? or was the video shot at a seperate time of another go round? You looked like JFK at his desk while you were at Cos, hands on the desk and head down. My video froze while you were doing this and the guy with you had his head down as well. It got me thinking….it’s wine, Bordeaux, and here it is treated like States property, which I guess the French would say it is.

Good insightful job Gary.
May 9, 2007

Dave-from-Katonah
Ouch! I was hoping for some action packed tasting, full of tasting notes & Quixotic quips from the VayNerChuckMan, but all I got was a nap!!! Two thumbs down. I couldn’t get past the first 5 minutes! Ouch!

QOTD – Good news is that I did need the sleep!
May 9, 2007

Len C
Shouldn’t the board have read “112″ ????
May 9, 2007

Lb in KS
Super ep, G….Although I only got through the 1st 30 something minutes and got into buffering jail.

2 comments..Did you really just refer to yourself in the third person?
second..please, please, please…let your damn sneezes out! Dammit that hurt my ears
May 9, 2007

wm mole
Mikep, ++++++++++++
May 9, 2007

mikep
funny mole. I am not done.

Gary, are you able to strike deals there, or does the 3 tier system keep you on your toes? I noticed that your brain was working during tasting the rose at Haut Lafite. If you purchase all the allocation then ….well you would have it all.

Lots of questions.

so mole, thats why the first post was so sparsely worded. If I had anything to say/ask I would have needed to watch more than the 14 seconds I did when I noticed the 0 comments below. Could not resist.
May 9, 2007

Randy
QOTD: First thoughts, because I’m only 10 minutes into the video, is that this is AWESOME. Since I do enjoy chatting up the winemakers, I find it comforting that you’re asking pretty much the same questions I do of winemakers and wineries. First vintage, what kind of oak barrels & how old, etc.
May 9, 2007

wm mole
Yah. I suck! These comments are meant for Gary and not me. I like to read them before watching and……scrolling, you know. Nice 1st!
May 9, 2007

SS Chris
Gary, I’m 7 minutes in…you are at Haut Brisson….and this is GREAT!!! I love it so far and cannot wait to see the rest of Part I and Part II tomorrow.

One suggestion….I’m wondering if, when people appear, you can add text to let us know their names & titles. You can kind of figure it out, but it would be a nice addition.

and….I get a break from the SS….thanks!!
May 9, 2007

TheDumbPhase
You should have asked the guys in the suits @ Margaux when they add the Mega Purple. I would have loved to see their reaction!
May 9, 2007

geespot
Wow, wow. You taste a lot of wonderful wines on this show, but I am now thoroughly jealous. That must have been one heck of a trip. Awesome. Can’t wait for the rest.
May 9, 2007

RedLoverJim
A very special episode? Is this the one where Gary tells us not to smoke? I saw that on Blossom once…
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!
May 9, 2007

Benji
Is this going to be Mondovino #2?
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

chayut
I love this episode
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

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

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

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

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

KenP
Wonderful episode. Loved every minute. Superb. Je suis content!
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

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

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

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

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

Ken B.
Gary,

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

Ken B.
May 9, 2007

Jeff S aka Opus None
Take me next time!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eric S.
Very cool. Really gives an idea of how special these 05 (and maybe even 06) vintages are. Seeing the look on GV’s face and his reaction when he was at Le Gay was awesome. Can’t wait to see more!
May 9, 2007

StÃ©phane
Incredible episode. Very informative in many ways. I wanted to make the same remark as some others: it seems like it would be a great advantage to learn a bit of French for these situations. Even basic pronunciation doesn’t take long to learn…
May 9, 2007

tomatyork
What a fun time you must have had. Nice show
May 9, 2007

Ole Ole
Business-like it is, quite a change, not as perky. Haut Brisson: the most fun, bec/ you could do your own blend, very well it seemed. Le Gay was strange, somehow had the feeling that your host was testing you or maybe he’s nervous. (If so, then the corked bottle did not much to worsen that.) But surely more organized than Haut Brisson, and as such, too bad, more boring. Margaux, D’Estournel and HSL were more boring yet, too much of the action between the ears, little on your face, and none in words. All in all, interesting to see once, but not something to come back and watch again for enjoyment.
Tell us more about what you do tell the winemakers, aside from the instant, relatively cautious winetasting comments. And which winery was more fun to visit for you – nevermind the wine ratings for that purpose.
May 9, 2007

Herm
It looked like tough duty but somebody had to do it….how cool was making your own blend? Great episode and looking forward to part two…..
May 9, 2007

SoCal
I love wine….all types…..sorry TomC….:)
JK
May 9, 2007

RieZin
I enjoyed the first-hand peek as someone who hasnt made it to bordeaux yet. thought the chance to make your own blend was lots of fun. Its got to be a little tougher to give scores when you are looking the guy who made it right in the eye. Dont envy you that (except in a year like 05 maybe – you get off easy).
May 9, 2007

ChrisR
Wow. That was amazing! One of the best eps yet. Thanks for the inside peek. Loved it.
May 9, 2007

Jen
Awesome episode!! Thanks for letting us in!!!
May 9, 2007

Doc Dan
Gary, Hell yes!! That was AWESOME!!!!!! Worth the wait. Can’t wait to see more!!
QOTD: This was well worth the effort. Keep it up!!
May 9, 2007

TommyBoBo of WI
THANK YOU GARY!!! ALL THOSE THAT FOUND IT BORING,,, WELL, I’M TOO NICE TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR OPINION…. BUT THERE IS A WORD…. THAT’S WINE RELATED…. BUNG I BELIEVE HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY COMMENT TO YOU.
THANKS AGAIN.
May 9, 2007

Louisiana George
Enjoyed the episode as something different and an experience we consumers would never get.

Suggestion for your first episode back in the office: tech guys need to edit the video to show your reaction as you tasted each wine, you need to tell us what you were drinking and then we need ratings and current futures prices so we can make decisions on what we are going to buy when we sell our left arm to finance these treasures.

Louisiana George

ps – If you decide to take the earlier poster’s suggestion of bringing a mic boom man with you on your next trip, pick me!
May 9, 2007

Jerry the 2THDR
Thank you for sharing your time in France with those of us who can only dream of a trip like that. I am amazed at how you can go from wine to wine and still be able to differenciate the suttle differences between them. Good for you. Jerry the 2thdr
May 9, 2007

Ben N.
QOTD – I liked it.
I Canâ€™t wait for tommorow.
May 10, 2007

Martin
Awesome footage – keep it coming.
May 10, 2007

Robin
Hard to hear, but interesting to see the places I’ve only heard of, and since our trip to France just fell through this will have to do for awhile.
Just read an interesting article in the New York Times Style Magazine for Spring by Harold McGee and Daniel Patterson debunking “terroir”. You don’t have to eat dirt anymore in your palate refining classes.
May 10, 2007

Slim
I now know why we are all asked to identify beyond being “lurkers”, Gary proves his following along with purchase power and then goes on this sick trip through Bordeaux. Awesome experience!
To create your own blend was incredible, then the “first taste”, Margaux, by Cos I was thinking Nic Cage in Leaving Las Vegas. Great to see you are human and not exploding and chipper all the time.
Gary, that was great, looking forward to ep.2.
May 10, 2007

cgf
Gary,
I liked it. i thought it was cool to see behind the scenes. it could have been edited down a little bit, but ill take this episode when you are out of town over some of those 1 wine episodes any day.
It looked really cold in those cellars.
May 10, 2007

wm mole
Gary, thanks for Bordeaux tour. Suggestion, free bottle of wine to whoever posts first. Announce winners on friday. You’re amazing, thanks for great site.
May 10, 2007

tarheel17
I love it! I would never have gotten to experience a ‘day in the life’ otherwise. . . so cool to hear/see what your world of wine is like. Thanks for sharing! Only 25 min in. . . but it’s going down very smooth. . .
May 10, 2007

Panoca
SPECTACULAREPISODE!!
May 10, 2007

brian moss
Vaynerchuk-

Very nice. I got my first case from Wine Library today. Big fun and taste! Thanks for all of your work and your love for this. I’m in.
May 10, 2007

YoungDave
Wow. I made it through the Ep, and it was worth it- a little change of format from the usual. Obviously 2005 is STUPID obnoxious, and the prices will reflect that, but 2006 seems to have a few stellar wines, if mostly a bit more muscular. Maybe a few values in ‘06 with a little less elegance of ‘05?
May 10, 2007

RonC
A little hard on the ears, but immensely enjoyable. Thanks for the insight. Looking forward to Part 2.
May 10, 2007

JOEinLA
This IS what it’s all about as far as wine goes. Thanks for this GV. I enjoyed it and I’m feelin the excitement of you swirling that wine.

Maybe…setting up the table and Eric in the tasting room at Ch Margeau and pulling out the JETS bucket…and going through the drill complete with a score would have been fun.

Cheers
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

luvgrapesqeezings
Props to Bordeaux!!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LeatherPalate
out freaking standing!!
May 10, 2007

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

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

Alos Diallo
Great video!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 15, 2007

97 Brunello
very nice show. one of the best.
May 15, 2007

97 Brunello
by the way, rough life Gary, rough life…
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.
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!
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.
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.)
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!!!!!!!
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.
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.
July 16, 2008

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October 25, 2009

Gid
awkward episode, you look and act like a normal person. very interesting and informative, definitely a favorite.

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