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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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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July 28, 2007

RieslingRon
Who was that high brow dude you had doing this episode? All he talked about was high priced white burgundy that I can’t afford even with free shipping….take him out behind the barn and shoot him !!

QOTD – Overall, probably 50/50 with more whites during the summer and reds the rest of the year.
July 28, 2007

Mike Erdely
You’re a creative dude, Gary (et al).

QOTD: Probably 85% red/15% white. I just like the reds… what can I say?
July 28, 2007

Dale Cruse
First!

Sir Gary Vaynerchuk needs his own line of shwag. Or maybe not if it outsells Gary Vay-ner-chuk’s shwag!

QOTD: 60/40 red during cold weather. During the summer, 60% white, 20% rose, 20% red.

I enjoy French white burgundy but have not had the exquisite pleasure of enjoying the Corton Charlemagne yet.
July 28, 2007

Julie
Our percentage of whites rises with the change in seasons but if last night’s shopping cart is any indication our average is 85% reds, 10% whites and 5% bubbly or rose. Miss the G-man because pretense is over rated!
July 28, 2007

Denise
Yes, indeed, women are always in control (I like this alter ego guy!). Splendid show. : )

QOTD: 93% red, 7% white (about 50% of that white percentage is reisling).

Good day…

: )
July 28, 2007

Dr. Dan
Perhaps GV can have Sir Gary on the show as a guest sometime, ala Batman and Bruce Wayne. Sir Gary’s understated and droll humor is a riot.
July 28, 2007

mikeyrad
ROFL, is Gary, oops, Sir Gary the Sybil of the wine world? QOTD: depends on the season. I drink more white in the summer and more red in the winter.
July 28, 2007

Andy
Sir G ::: Did you let the dogs out? If you did go get them.
QOTD… 50 – 50 but do enjoy reds more like Sir v g.
July 28, 2007

Jer
Flush the Sir Gary — he isn’t changing the wine world!

QOTD: 95% Red; 5% white
July 28, 2007

BPlague
After watching this one question came to mind for you Gary V. have you ever been looked at as a stupid kid in the wine world? If so what did you do or say to over come these wrong first impressions?
July 28, 2007

wildebeest
Hmmm, looks like the guest host is too good for the SF Vaynerglass.

Alright Gary, I’ve officially decided that you’ve completely ripped off my WineSnobberyTV idea. Oh well, I should have grown a sac and found a way to make that video a long time ago. It’s a hoot man, keep it up! (And feel free to be more mean and offensive; I think we can take it.)

QOTD: I started out drinking reds only (treating them like daily vitamins — tannin supplements, I suppose), but in the last several months I’ve been enjoying more and more whites. Right now, the ratio is probably about 60/40 (whites to reds) because I’ve been on a Riesling kick.
July 28, 2007

Metal Dave
While many people seem to dislike Sir Gary’s pompous attitude, I think he represents an important lesson. Although wine is and should be fun, it also should be awarded some level of respect – after all it ISN’T lite beer or Pepsi – and too much American 7-11 Casualism can be dangerous as well lest wine be looked at as a fashion accessory or mere party favour. All of the nuance and history that Sir Gary speaks of actually does exist, and I think this tongue-in-cheek delivery is the perfect way to convey this concept in an inclusive manner. It must always be remembered that, in European countries, wine has been intermingled in the culture for more than 1000 years, and for them has much more meaning than a mere “beverage,” indeed for them, their wine is part of their very identity.

Keep bringing the thunder, GV!
July 28, 2007

Tom L
I agree with KC Dan. Twice is enough for Sir Gary. No more cameos – he’s already lost his appeal. You can use him again next time you go off the deep end and have to slap us all back into line. Just be yourself (because we like you that way or we wouldn’t all be here) and don’t burn yourself out.
July 28, 2007

KC Dan
Man that dude is boring !! Hurry back Gman . Qotd ; 80% Red 20% White
July 28, 2007

Francois Tremblay
Although I quite enjoyed the Elegance Hour, I must note that Sir Vaynerchuk needs to work on his French vowels. Perhaps he could come for some informal lessons on my yacht, La Provencale. To make sure he does come, I will make sure to have some fine bottles of Pinot Gris on board.
July 28, 2007

Loke Uei
hhahah you did it!! Fantastic!! Watch out Borat!!

QOTD: 95% Red, 5% white.
July 28, 2007

Porter
QOTD: It’s really hard to say… especially b/c during the summer I down so much Rose. But I’d guess 68/32, favoring the reds.
July 28, 2007

Harley Stan
Sir Gary, you really brought the sound emitted by rapidly expanding gasses along the path of electrical discharge of lightening today. That could just be the three glasses of chenin blanc talking, either way great show.
QOTD- When I started it was all red, now I try and swtich, I usually only drink one to two bottles on the weekends so since last weekend was red this weekend willl be white. My cellar is slowly becoming 50/50, I am really starting to enjoy experimenting with the white stuff, I even have some bubbly pink stuff in there as well.
July 28, 2007

Mudd
75% red, 15% white, 10% rose. I just never seem to come across whites that I’m really hyped about. I guess I see or read things about so many reds, that I want to try, that it overpowers my desire to buy whites. But, I do love white wines about as much as reds. Go figure.
July 28, 2007

Micha
Thanks for that suprising episode. Sir Gary nailed it QOTD: 90%W, 10%R, 5%Rose round about
July 28, 2007

Mike
Gary,
Freakin HILARIOUS…this is in my top 5 of all your videos. Releasing the hounds while smoking a pipe? Gary is a peon?! Rowing a boat in the Himalayas???? Seriously funny stuff man!
QOTD- 70% Red/ 25% White/ 5% Rose

Cheers
Mike
July 28, 2007

Robin
QOTD: I know in the summer I drink more whites than usual, but I think reds are the most interesting wines – more to think about and talk about, more comforting, like an old friend. Difficult to come up with a ratio.

I shouldn’t watch this at night, I laugh too hard and stay up too late. I think the Oregon pinot glass is a little funny looking, actually. It is the Oregon pinot isn’t it? Restaurant series? My favorite is the Montrachet glass.
July 28, 2007

jsuarez
What a nice surprise. I think that you should develop Sir Gary a bit more. Sometimes I do like the education and seriousness of wine, but only on occasion. After watching this episode I went back to watch another more “lively” episode. How about an episode where cool Gary and Sir Gary are comparing wine together!

QOTD: 75% white, 25% red. I have been exploring more reds lately.
July 28, 2007

Darlene O.
Thank you, Sir Gary, for this amount of nobility and intellect in wine tasting…it was truly refreshing. :} (Actually, kick-ass episode!) QOD: About 99% Red, 1% White.
July 28, 2007

Jaroni
Gary, I thought I heard you say somewhere that champagne and other sparkling wines are a staple for you, so I was surprised to hear you say 99/1 reds.

For me, maybe 90 reds/10 whites. For me, reds will probably always be the classic, more profound, more health-giving. Whites seem like an offshoot of reds but can be great in their own right. In the whites, most of the time it’s sparkling wines and champagne — nice buzz, goes with every food and occasion. Or maybe a really smooth white like Pouilly Fuisse, or a minerally Riesling.

I am just starting to taste and learn about the whites, have much to learn. Maybe I’ll start with a 10-15$ Tokaji once you find it for us!