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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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 7, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – I’m weak in the France.
June 7, 2007

MtnCharlie
QOTD: Muscadet is definitely a shortcoming. Tokaji. I have had a bit (very small bit) of the major varieties from around the world. A lot of west coast wines, primarily because of availability (I am in CA). Current focus is on old world (focusing on France). Have not had much from Spain. None from Hungary, Greece, Baltics. No ice wines. Not much from Argentina. So, shortcomings everywhere
June 7, 2007

Jim Wilkerson
Embarassing holes in my wine-tasting history:
Barolo/Barbaresco
ChÃ¢teauneuf-du-Pape
Sauternes
Super Tuscan

Less embarassing holes:
Muscadet
Albarino
Santa Barbara County
Austrian
Finger Lakes or Long Island
June 7, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: My “shortcomings” in the variety of what the wine world has to offer is within Italy, primarily in the Super Tuscan area. I’ve tasted barbaresco, but rarely can I fork up the “bones” to try the “super” Sangio-Cab blends, or even the Nebbiolo-based Borolos. I know I’m missing out here, but the wallet isn’t allowing me the option.
June 7, 2007

tarheel17
QOTD: Never had a nebbiolo, barolo, super tuscan, etc. . . I’ve got some in the cellar that I’m waiting to try out!
Amazingly enough, I’ve actually had a muscadet! I thought it was OK. It was less than $10, I’m sure.

Megan
June 6, 2007

Pantheras
I once stopped in Sonotia, AZ, the wine capital of Arizona, to
get gas. I asked the guy at the service station where all the
grapes were since this was the wine capital. He said,”son grapes
ain’t the only thing they make wine out of”. I was afraid to
ask any more questions. I think the wine maker of Chalk Hill
grew up in Sonotia. They manipulate the wine so much, there is no
trace of the grape left. Their very expensive SB is without any
trace of SB grapes. Their Chards are manipulated to the second
decimal point on exactly how much malolatic fermentation they
will allow. And Oak Monster …
June 6, 2007

Pantheras
I think I was one of the original subscribers to the
California Connoisseur. The reason I no longer subscribe
is that they constantly published reviews of wines that
no one could buy. I felt they were thumbing their nose
and saying look what we can do that you can’t do.
I really appreciate what you are doing. No one will
ever call you a wine snob.
June 6, 2007

Justmarsh
Don’t underestimate us Gary. I’m willing to bet more than 4% of us have had a muscadet. I’ve had the Chereau Carre Muscadet Chateau De Chasseloir.

QOD: I’m pretty unfamiliar with the primo Italian reds like Barolo, Brunello, barbaresco, super tuscans and such. It’s not that I don’t want to try them, (they sound awesome) but it’s tough to drop 60 bones on a bottle. Where are the bargains? There are even bargains in Bordeaux!! Am I missing something???
June 6, 2007

Lurkerdog
Buon Giorno,

Another interesting show. I look forward to the opportunity to try a Muscadet. I am definitely part of the 91.8% who have not tried it. One varietal I am interested in trying is German Reisling. They always seem to get very good scores and seems to be relatively good values. I have tried some finger lake’s Reislings and enjoyed them and am curious as to how they stand up to the German Reislings.

Chow
June 6, 2007

Kelldey
Another great ep! QOTD: I’m still a fairly new Vayniac and wine drinker/collector, so there are a ton of varietals I have not tried. The one I am still seeking here in the cultural black hole (OK) is the Spanish Albarino. It sounded so good on your show.

Hope you’re having a great time on your trip!
K
June 6, 2007

Greg B.
Big G. Nice, a new type of Wine to seek out. I’m on it. QOTD. After watching WLTV I’ve found that there are too many to list, but I’m sure catching up.
June 6, 2007

Juiced
Gary,

Manzanilla, especially from Hidalgo is great with oysters and a nice sea breeze also an unbelievable bargin. Tough sell in USA though. Good Show
June 6, 2007

Flamenco Girl
I’ve had a muscadet before, based upon Gary’s recommedation from an earlier show, Domaine Le Fruitiere. Gary reviewed the 2005 and I spotted the 2004 in a local grocery. I bought a bottle and liked it and have since bought several more.
June 6, 2007

wm mole
Found a muscadet yesterday and it was just like you said, low price, great taste…thanks!

QOTD: Alsace, Mosul rieslings, priorat, high end brdx
June 6, 2007

MannyPants
Sought. Can’t wait to give muscadet a shot. What’s a good one, since none on the show seemed to be clear winners?
June 6, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
I’m not sure there are many wines I have not tried or regions I haven’t tried. Tryng to think of some but nothing comes to mind. I have had wine from every state in the US including Hawaii and Alaska. Many were not good many were not memorable but they were all wine. Muscadets with any shellfish are great and always a good buty. I keep about 3 bottles around for just easy food matching. The one wine I don’t have around is German Riesling because my wife just doesn’t like them alas. Also German reds as I haven’t found any I like.
June 6, 2007

Justin S
My .02; It was nice to meet a wine rep the other day that realizes the demographic is changing for wine buyers. I hate stuck up and stuffy wine reps!
Shout out to Opici Importers.

QOTD: Loire and Languedoc, I need to delve into that region. Also German Rieslings.
June 6, 2007

WINO
QOTD- Loire Valley is probably one of the regions that I have never tried, along with, obviously Muscadet.
June 6, 2007

Jim H.
QOTD:The are probably hundreds of grape varieties in Italy that I’ve never heard of, let alone tasted.

I always laugh out loud during your shows.
Keep up the great work.
June 6, 2007

Sarah L
I liked the few Muscadets that I’ve tried.

I am so excited and happy about today’s free shipping offer. Nice selection.

Thanks Gary
June 6, 2007

Karl B.
QOTD – I never have had a Pinotage, I can’t remember having a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and not familiar with Carrignane (sp?).

Muscadets are fabulous values and this is the time of year to have them. They go with shellfish (raw oysters or clams) but not with lobster, crab, etc. Serve them cold and quaff away. No better way to spend a late afternoon in Boston’s North End or at a pier on the shore than with one of these bottles and some oysters on the half shell.
June 6, 2007

DougieFresh
Gary is unreal! I love the show… it is WAAAAY better than 24.

Please send me a wristband!
June 6, 2007

Cliff A
Great episode Gary. Mucadet needs to be brought to the forefront. Like you, a big oyster and fan and nothing goes as well with a raw oyster as Muscadet. I look at Chereau Carre as the “go to” Muscadet. If you want to experience pure “terrior” in Muscadet I’d recommend Domaine de l’Ecu. Anyone of Guy Bossard’s crus reflects the terrior of the western Loire. These Muscadets can age for 10 years.

QOTD – Never had anything from India, China, or Arizona!
June 6, 2007

j carey
oh on more thing, some better ones 15-18 dollar range can age excellently, contrary to popular belief.
I have had 10 an 12 year old muscadets that are very impressive.
June 6, 2007

jason carey
oh on more thing, some better ones 15-18 dollar range can age excellently, contrary to popular belief.
I have had 10 an 12 year old muscadets that are very impressive.