Muscadet Wine Sampling – Episode #249

June 5, 2007

Gary samples some Muscadet wines, because some of us don’t have Franklins pouring out of our pockets.

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“QOTD – I have so many weaknesses, I don’t even want to discuss them. …” by Phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chereau Carre Muscadet Chateau De ChasseloirMuscadet
2005 Domaine De La Cognardiere Muscadet Sur LieMuscadet
2006 Pepiere Muscadet Sur LieMuscadet

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June 5, 2007

avwineguy
Gary:

Sure do appreciate you not leaving us in the lurch while you go on vacation.

Comment: Couldn’t you have changed shirts and PRETENDED it was a different day? (You need a continuity person)

Suggestion: While no one has the Vaynerchuk palate, run a contest to guest host an episode or two while you are gone next time…could be fun???

From the repeated request dept: COSTCO
June 5, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: Never had a Muscadet or a Groovy…..
June 5, 2007

Ben N.
Muscadet wines I need to try them.
June 5, 2007

Jeffrey
qotd: Muscadet – and it sounds like something my wife would especially like, will have to pick some up!
June 5, 2007

countnocount
I always try to have a bottle of Muscadet on hand — great to quaff, also great to cook with.

QOTD: I’ve yet to taste a Chardonnay, whether from Burgundy or the New World, that’s made me want to buy a second bottle.
June 5, 2007

Paul
Top 30. Very lame.
June 5, 2007

chayut
i love muscadet – it’s extremely fresh

Never tried SuperTuscan yet – it’s too expensive
June 5, 2007

JC
Never tried a muscadet, will have to.
June 5, 2007

Brian
QOTD: There are actually a few that I’ve never tried. I’ve never had a really good French wine, nor have I had anything from Spain.
Glad I’m not the only one who heard him say breast.
June 5, 2007

gustasopher
QOTD–Never had a Brunello nor a Mourvedre Hope to try both soon!

http://corkd.com/people/gusasopher
June 5, 2007

CindyW
Really interesting episode, Gary — I quite enjoyed it. I’ve never tried a muscadet and now plan to seek out a bottle to give this a try.

QOTD: obviously, muscadet
June 5, 2007

TheDutchman
“Some of the breast values today” I love that
June 5, 2007

Bossman
GV,

Episode Minutes

245 17
246 19
247 16
248 15
249 12

I reckon by my best Jethro cipering episode 256 will barely be long enough to hold the “Welcome……. Vay-Ner-Chuk” and “you and a little bit….. wine world, aren’t we?”

Also, notice the left sleeve is now rolled up, looks like we have a prolonged strip tease in the making.

QOTD- Sadly most, although I did grab about 6 bottles of things other than my fruit bombs on my last order, baby steps.
June 5, 2007

Hinrgman
QOTD – haven’t ventured into Ports yet
June 5, 2007

Joe
FredNYC:

Muscadet from the Loire Valley is bone dry and the perfect match for oysters. What do you drink with delicate shellfish….Barolo??
Joe
June 5, 2007

Rick McQ
Gary: You read my mind. I loved this show. I am a fan of Muscadet, even thought I have not had many. I just started getting into them this spring. Read my comment from yesterday. You did it and you were on vacation! Bring on the Oysters.
June 5, 2007

Joe
Gary, THANK YOU for this episode. I am in the 5% who have tried Muscadet – used to buy a lot 5 to 10 years ago when I was poorer than I am now. Since moving to LA, I have not bought one Muscadet. I just forgot. Instead of my usual Sauv Blanc, Chenin Blanc, or Pinot Gris with California salads out at the pool, I am going to stock up on Muscadet again and make it our summer drink! Thanks for the reminder,

Joe
June 5, 2007

Ryan D
I have had a muscadet, not overly impressed but it was decent, here are my notes. “Wife did not like, I thoroughly enjoyed. Not so much impressed as I thought I would be, and I probably won’t buy again at this price [$14], but it is a decent introduction to a muscadet and makes me want to try more. Found the wine to be quite smooth, hint of fruit. 83.”

QotD: To my knowledge I have never had a wine from Piedmont or Chablis.
June 5, 2007

SS Chris
Oh….I thought this was yesterday’s Episode #248 and there were only 11 comments….NEVER MIND my last comment (except for the “thanks” part)!!!
June 5, 2007

QueSeraSyrah
I absolutely love Muscadet… especially with oysters on the half shell. As for the QOD: Still have yet to try anything from Douro.
June 5, 2007

Elliot Essman
An excellent remark on â€œtruenessâ€ in this simple wine, and definitely a valuable comparison to Pinot Grigios and Sauvignon Blancs that cost twice as much.

How about Vinho Verde from Portugal for the same purpose?
June 5, 2007

SS Chris
Hey….where are all the comments?????

I’m having trouble watching the Viddler Video….not sure if that’s part of the reason for the limited comments.

Can’t believe you did such a marathon of Episodes.

thanks for your efforts Gary…and Erik…and Anti-Chris
June 5, 2007

Autoproxy
QOTD: Fortunately I’ve tried all of the “major” regions/varietals through courses and self-experience, so I guess that leaves off-beat choices like a Charbono that I need to try. At least I’ve had to try it since I saw that Vermeil episode the other week…
June 5, 2007

TagWorld Brian
12 baby
June 5, 2007

Randy
QOD: I’d have to say that lots of regions you’ve reviewed haven’t shown up for me: Douro, Loire valley, I have Sancerre pretty high on my list of stuff to try.