Corton Charlemagne – Episode #283

July 27, 2007

Corton Charlemagne wines are some of the best white wines in the world and today Gary Vaynerchuk has something to say about them!

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“Lol, a funny bit, i’m assuming that ‘Sir Gary’ is supposed to be a bit…” by richardvinifera
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Jean Claude Belland Corton CharlemagneCorton Charlegmagne
2003 Vincent Girardin Corton CharlemagneCorton Charlegmagne
2004 Louis Jadot Corton CharlemagneCorton Charlegmagne

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August 20, 2009

richardvinifera
Lol, a funny bit, i’m assuming that ‘Sir Gary’ is supposed to be a bit of an old school English gentleman stereotype? I’m a Brit. and very much enjoyed this, good to see Gary not taking himself too seriously and being a ’self-depricating’ Englishman (on our behalf!).

QOTD: Being in England, it’s probably 75% Red, 25% White, it’s nice to have some lightly chilled whites in our short summers but it can be hard to get inexpensive white wine that can be drunk by itself that has the killer combo of flavour and still keeping the acidity balanced so you can drink more than a glass without feeling like you’re burning your stomach!
July 14, 2009

Phredd
This was a fun episode. I enjoyed the concept. You won’t make it as an actor, but that was very enjoyable.

I’m running about 40% white, 25% red, with 35% for dessert or rose. In non-dessert wine I actually prefer red, but I almost always have my wine over dinner and white is more compatible with most of what I eat these days. I am looking forward to the weekend, though, when I’m going to grill a steak and have a massive cabernet.
July 2, 2009

Ranazul_Somm
I drink probably 85% white to 15% red. Two years ago it was probably reverse. I really prefer this style of Gary to the other one. Keep these coming!

Corton can really be austere. My first intro to Corton was different as well and I couldn’t see the value – but once you have a few…their intrigue hooks you! Plus, the ‘04 Jadot was a more traditional year in Burgundy. The ‘03 Vincent Girardin you were loving – ‘03 was HOT so it had all the fruit and “applesauce” which is just very atypical of Burgundy.
June 28, 2009

Drew Ross (vinoBlue)
Found this episode after you twittered about Sir Gary. It almost reminds me of watching Stephen Colbert – hilarious, authentically inauthentic and I couldn’t get enough. When you said the 3rd wine smelled like “Italy in the country time,” I think you meant that it smelled like “County Time [lemonade] in Italy” – otherwise, what the heck is “country time”?

QOTD: 60% red to 40% white
June 27, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
I can’t believe I was laughing at such a serious episode……..wow…but nice nonetheless……

QOTD: 60/40 as I’m pretty new and eventhough I’m trying to get the best of both world red still dominates…
June 27, 2009

Vincent Jones
I HATE this eps. It didn’t have the energy that’s normaly on the show, it wan’t funny at all and boring as can be. If it wasn’t for the fact that I like Gary’s shows and content I would have quit watching with in 10 mins.

If I was someone new to the site/show, I wouldn’t come back.

Please make tomorrows show like you normaly do Gary PLEASE!

QOTD 75% White wine : 25% Red wine

Vincent
March 11, 2009

Kittysafe
I love the Sir Gary episodes, never heard of them until I went back into the archives. Which means there hasn’t been a Sir Gary episode in a VERY long time… hmmm
December 18, 2008

nnothing
“reminds me of when we release the hounds and they bite you know the oncoming gentlemen that’s trying to break in and then we put them on fire the sticks that we use to burn these men that try to intrude… stick in the mud then put on fire… very quite nice” <—-totally priceless heh
December 18, 2008

nnothing
qotd: probably about 75% red 25% white
July 30, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Anyone who didnt like this episode clearny has no sense of humor. Not to be attacking people, but this was brilliant. This is why I love your show so much. I was almost laughing too much to hear half the things you were saying. QOTD: 90% whites, but I did drink a nice Italian red the other day, so I am getting better.
April 22, 2008

Oakmon's BF
That was a fine, serious, dignified performance Sir Gary. I have some ideas for next time. You should recommend a wine for relaxing after a fox hunt with the Prince of Wales. Maybe recommend a dessert wine for when having tea with the queen. You definitely canâ€™t sign off with Garyâ€™s line. I recommend â€œkeeping the wine world for those who are worthy.â€ After this line you should stand up; push your chair in and do a â€œsuperior danceâ€ Ã la Church Lady.
April 1, 2008

SKN
OMG, how, I repeat, HOW, did you keep a straight face for 14 minutes doing that?!?!?

Kudos! And thanks for making my “April Fools Day 2008!”
December 12, 2007

Josh in Burgundy
Wow, got to love that pompous British excuse for a wine expert.

QOTD: I try to keep it 50-50 with both but I definitely get on kicks for specific regions or grape types but I really have no preference.
October 8, 2007

wayno da wino
GARY,

Dat guy you had substituting for you, coulda passed
you your twin brudder. He was a tad “stuffy” though.

QOTD: approximately 50% red and 50% white.
September 6, 2007

sarah
what a douche…
August 24, 2007

Brandon M
I’m so ashamed of #251
August 11, 2007

Elliot
I think this episode emphasizes how vital your charasmatic personality is to the success of the show. For I honestly had to bail out halfway through this one. I hope someone bans Sir V. from WLTV.

- Elliot (The Original CKC Representative *Episode 225)
August 9, 2007

Sam I
QOD: Probably like 25+ red to 1 white… I’m trying to like whites but I just can’t get there… I find that there are lots of very good inexpensive red wines whereas I feel like the whites at the same price point have a bad after taste even if I like the overall taste of the wine
August 6, 2007

Jeff
80% whites after 10 years in Florida; used to be the opposite in the midwest!!
much more appreciation of the many and varied whites—love the reviews—friends also like them much better–they never knew there was the quality or variety out there–always assumed it was just the reds…..DON’T ASSUME!!! LOL
August 4, 2007

Skol
Great episode. Love Corton Charlemagnes.
my QOTD is 70/30 red/white.
August 3, 2007

David McWherter
Just waking of after a huge move — I LOOOVE that jerkoff Gary — but Sir Gary is my fave as well. Maybe CKC Gary will make an appearance sooner or later.

QOTD: Somewhere around 50/50. I’m on a red kick in this 90 degree heat, but when the temperature comes down, I suppose I’ll have to start drinking white again.

-david
August 2, 2007

JayZee
Sir Gary doth rocketh! Nice effort by the English chap.

QOTD: I generally drink about 90% red, 9% white, and 1% rose’.
August 2, 2007

YoungDave
Absolutely HILARIOUS character once again, and I love the host change-up every once in a while. Keep it up, G. Man.

QOTD: When I buy my half case (for the 20% discount) I usually go 3 to 3, and occasionally 4 red to 2 white. I bought a rose last time to spice it up, but in general I’m probably a 60% Red to 40% white type of guy- especially since we both know that white wine is a lesser, less complex, no skin contact, bastard child of the wine world.
August 1, 2007

Matt the Lurker
Hi-larious. Whoever helps write for sir gary are all geniuses.

I have a request for the next guest star on WLTV… CKC GV. Is he available? I hear he smokes a very excellent pipe as well.

QOTD – 50-50