Gary Vaynerchuk goes to Bordeaux (Part 2)

Gary Vaynerchuk goes to Bordeaux (Part 2) – Episode #235

May 10, 2007

Chateau’s visited in this episode:

Chateau Sansonnet
Chateau Brane Cantenac
Chateau Reignac

Watch today as Gary concludes his trip to the Bordeaux region of France.

Having trouble seeing this video? Click here for the Quicktime version

87 Responses

Pages: « 4 3 [2] 1 » Show All

May 10, 2007

StÃ©phane
Excellent episode again. I forgot to mention yesterday, I love the intro animation – very stylish. I would love to hear more retrospective commentary on your feelings about the trip, what really stood out and why (perhaps in comparison to the Wine Advocate scores).

Were you ever denied filming?
May 10, 2007

Doc Dan
GV, Another great look at BRDX. Please give me more!!
May 10, 2007

Brad Coelho
Sansonnet’s visit is tantamount to hanging in the Cotes de Castillon w/ the Comtes! Stephane is a brilliantly talented man, and his expeditious mastery of such a complex entity is staggering.
Loved the treck…stop talking up ‘06 so much, the prices need to be brought back to earth- so does the dollar damnit!
May 10, 2007

andrew
great show! love the blending and getting to tag along to the chateaux. i am really looking forward to 06 now!
thanks.
May 10, 2007

Winodontist
I would kill to do a wine bleding like the one you did today.
2% can make a difference, unbelievalbe!

QOTD: Everything already mentioned, but wanted to second these ideas.
Subtitles or a direct mention by you on what wines you’re actually tasting
Better sound and more camera views
Your honest commentary on those wines once you leave the wine tasting room
Who it is you’re speaking with, were these the owners, the managers, the wine maker, we had no clue
Still it was an awesome ride through Bordeaux, if you ever need a companion just give me a shout.
Now there’s an idea for your next contest, Travel With Gary!!!!
May 10, 2007

Bossman
Gary,

Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse into the inner sanctum of the wine world most of us would probably never have an opportunity to experience. Stellar stuff.

The charisma is undeniable, you have that certain je-ne-sais-quoi (staying with the theme of the episode) I havent been able to put my finger on until now: Billie Jo Armstrong. He/you have an oddly incongruent, but at the same time complimentary combination of coolness and corniness. Yeah, so I just turned fifty but I’m not so old that I couldn’t blend in, in the pit, on the rail, when Green Day hit Giants Stadium on the American Idiot tour. I’m not proud, nor ashamed, nor particularly embarassed, you only live once and life is meant to live right? So coming from me take it as a compliment.

Anyway, keep up the good work, you’re a rock star in the wine world!

P.S – rock stars aren’t anything without an audience and you know that (as exmplified by your sign off). I for one am proud to be a Vayniac.
May 10, 2007

Sue Z.
I’m intrigued by the “sexy” wine and want to know more about that taste profile! It’s the second or third time I’ve heard the term mentioned and, if it’s a French marketing ploy, it’s almost working:-) I loved these past 2 blogs and I thank you again for bringing it to me! I don’t know that I’ll ever get up the nerve to get on a plane & go to Bordeaux, but after watching, I almost feel like I’ve been there! The blending thing was outrageous! Thanks again Gary! You’re a star!! Do you ever feel like you’re the luckiest man on the face of the earth? Still waiting for a “suit” to flash us the wristband:-)
May 10, 2007

Len C
QOD Bring a viewer with you. I volunteer!!!
May 10, 2007

Len C
Dude change the board…it’s 111 today!
May 10, 2007

Dominus
A dream come true for us vinophiles to watch you taste some of the greatest wines in the world. After watching these episodes, it looks as though you enjoyed yourself and it was exciting seeing you at the actual environs of Reignac, my most fav Bordeaux.

Looking forward to next year’s trips to South Africa and … Mexico?

Cheers!

P.S. Can I get some of the ‘03 that the gentleman to your left raved about?
May 10, 2007

dublin
Michael Palmer, people are leaving criticism because Gary asked us for our opinions, nothing wrong with giving our 2 cents if that’s what he wants. Cheers!
May 10, 2007

Michael Palmer
Great conclusion. I am amazed at the criticism left in these comments. I think the episodes were great and thank you very much for sharing. A chance of a life time I think. Let me also say it is cool to see you are just a normal guy and not pretentious in these types of settings. So many people’s personalities would’ve have been different, but you just acted like the same ole Gary. It makes me trust you and wine library even more. Thanks again Gary.
May 10, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
Agree with everyone- audio sucks, all volume settings at 100% and still can’t hear. Gary, what happens to your comments on the road? We like them. Perhaps the French intimidate you. It has been my experience that when in France if you speak even a LITTLE French they warm up to you so much more. I hate to say it, Gary, but I don’t think those high end French people understand our inflections such as: “incredible juice”, “That’s obnoxious” and perhaps worst of all “nice”. Sorry to sound like a downer, but I have to admit I cringed a bit during these shows. But if you’re gonna buy $100,000.00 of wine who cares what you say! Always love the show and loook forward to hearing about the SF party.
May 10, 2007

KenP
Karen,
You’re right, bien sur. I’m sure Berlitz is on the phone as we speak.
May 10, 2007

Karen Lorentz
Gaaah! Chateaux, not chateau’s …not even chateaus. Since when do apostrophes mean plural in English?
May 10, 2007

PhilB
Was that guy at Sansonnet StÃ©phane Derenoncourt?? Heard tons about him but never saw his face…I think he worked at Del Yerro in Spain so that’s why I thought it was him when you mentionned it…
That absolutely rocked!I think we are all pretty knowledgeable about how wine is made, but I learned lots of things throughout that episode… Amazing to see them go to! Great “work” if we have to call it that!
May 10, 2007

FTBoomer
Love the episodes Gary.

QOTD:

Better mic’ing. I had to use headphones to hear some of the conversations. Sub-titles listing those in attendance. Name, varietal, vintage of what you are tasting as you taste it (as you work your way down a long table, just a quick shout-out, eg. 2004 Sansonnet Cab Franc)
May 10, 2007

KenP
Gary, Gary, Gary,
What an absolutely wonderful treat. You, hanging with some of the most important folk in the French wine world! Did you think it would evolve to this?! All your hard work is paying off. Thrilled watching.
QOTD: I think a second camera is an absolute must. Better mics. Let us know the names of the people you’re interacting with. I enjoy the docu-style. Preserve the rustic, flying by seat-of-your-pants quality at all costs. Too slick a video would be the kiss of death.
Excellent work overall.
May 10, 2007

dublin
Sansonnet was a good segment, could have still been cut down dramatically in post to speed things up, would have been great if you miced the wine blender gentleman you tasted/blended with along with a quick bio of who he is before the segment started. The later part dragged a bit, not as captivating as Sansonnet, but that blind tasting contraption was pretty sick. QOTD: Petty basic and easy, next time invest some $ and hire a two person docuvideo team. One to deal with sound and the other to deal with photography. That way you take the amatuer feel out of the piece. If you can’t swing that, then send the guy you use to some local college video tech classes. It’s all about putting you in a good ‘light’ and making sure bad sound doesn’t distract from all the great comments and experiences you (Gary) are bringing to the film. Looking forward to the South Africa, South America and Australia (hope you hit New Zealand too) trips! Sounds amazing!
Cheers!
May 10, 2007

Johan Alexandersson
The sansxonnet thing was completely awsome for the lack of a better word. I felt present. Thank You! What’s the name of that man?
May 10, 2007

Benji
Again, well done Gary. I agree, it is likely that Chateau Sansonnet will no longer be flying “under the radar” after hearing your reports and after getting a taste of it at the WLTV party. Great segment, I enjoyed this chateau the most.
May 10, 2007

PJ
Gary,
I like you local reviews better. More lively and fun to watch. This was like watching a home movie. Uncle Burt and Gary. The video and sound quality didn’t help.
May 10, 2007

waibeans
thanks for posting this finally! was really looking forward to the conclusion of our boy wonder’s travels.

same bat time, same bat channel!
May 10, 2007

John Witherspoon
Hey Gary

QOTD: How to make the trip vid’s better?

1. Take along this awesome guy John Witherspoon, great wine tasting companion
2. I would like to second a comment someone made yesterday, is to pop the names up of the people at the winery you are tasting with.
3. To reiterate a comment I made yesterday, and to build upon the above comment, pop up or have the vintages that you are currently tasting. It is kind of hard to follow/hear which vintage you are tasting.

Again, a great episode, I really love ‘em.

J DUB
May 10, 2007

cyrock1
Damn, one of these days I will get top 10!