Psssst, I Got A Secret – Episode #410

February 18, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tells you about an area that’s producing some of the most interesting wines in the world.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Langoureau St Aubin 1er Cru En RemillySt. Aubin Blanc
2005 Vincent Girardin Murgers Des Dents De Chien St AubinSt. Aubin Blanc
2005 Hubert Lamy St. Aubin Clos ChatenniereSt. Aubin Blanc

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October 14, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: I fear I may have the missed the boat, if it’s blown up in recent years, but i’ll keep an eye out!
July 27, 2009

The Winemeister
Although I’m among those sorry to have the St. Aubin secret outed (it’s the poor man’s Puligny), but a fine show and spot on accurate, although picking up marshmallow in these wines seems something of a stretch.
March 11, 2009

Denis
Hi, I’m new to your show. I think it’s great. At first, i thought, wow who is this guy? Being from Montréal, Canada, a widely french speaking town and province(Quebec), we have nothing even close to this kind of show on the internet. Just blogs, a bit boring, as a matter a fact, very boring. I can see you are passionnate about wine, as am i. Also, i’m into sports, mostly hockey, was in into baseball, getting more and more into football, since we used to have a mlb baseball team, the expos, wich were stolen from us from big bucks millionnaires who only wanted to buy the team and move it quickly as possible.We have a pretty decent canadian football team and the Montreal Canadians for hockey, the most winning team of championships after the Yankees.

Enough about sports, let’s talk wine. I’m into wine, recently found a passion for burgundy. I have a friend whose very well off, and owns a place in France where he has a small vineyard, mostly with bordeaux varietals, but he recently added Syrah. Did the harvest with him in 2005, blew me away. Tasted some great wines while i was there, and tasted in 2006, at a dinner at his house in Montreal, a 1975 Montrachet, and in the same evening, a 1970 Echezaux(red) the white was a bit tired, but the 75 was still in great shape.

So this is how i got into Burgundian wines and pinots and chardonnays. I just watched the episode of saint-Aubin whites and never actually had a St-aubin before. I also looked at the CRU restaurant episodes and thought they were both excellent. My question is: have you ever tried a Saint-Aubin premier cru En Remilly Hubert Lamy 2002? here in Canada, it’s a bit more expensive. Actually, quite a lot. We have a big, government owned, wine stores group, where every wine passes through. We can’t buy wine anywhere else, except in some very small terroir stores, wich sell only wines from, here, wich i have to admit generally suck badly. The price for the Saint-aubin 2002 is 71$. But a Montrachet or anything close like a Puligny or Chassagne, the cheapest one is 70$ and a bit time producer is anything from 140 to 500$. There’s actually a sale right now on that wine(the st-aubin 02) at 56$ can(43 us!!, yes our dollar is now worth zip!!). Is it worth it? Thanks if you can answer and if not, i know this is mostly a comment page, but what a great discovery your show and podcasts are. Thanks again.

Denis
March 9, 2009

Baytenders
“Like the greatest fish and wine drinking human on the earth right now. Cause this wine is singing to me.”

Yes…
March 7, 2009

john calberg
I must salute your choice and taste.
I have seen your sancerre tasting and now this – yep totally agree
Saint Aubin is another favorite of mine. Montrachet killer !!!

John calberg
March 7, 2009

Kevin C
Just caught this episode after the link from the Cru tasting, you didn’t mention it was a topless show! Also, what’s up with the corks on teh table, three white wines tasted but the corks stained bright purple?

QOTD: Don’t usuually go that high for Chards, have never had a St Aubin usually stick to the Macon Villages. I’ll put it on my some day list
January 7, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Other than never having one before and not even knowing of their existance, I have no idea what Im waiting for. Every show brings knowledge, my man, every show brings knowledge!
March 14, 2008

Tom Purvenas
QOTD – I am sure it is good wine, but 50 bones for a white is too much at this house the wife cannot white wine it does not go well. So we do a lot of Reds. Plus, I really have trouble breakin 20 bones for a bottle. I do it occassionally, but only for special wine.
March 4, 2008

Ozzybeef
Took me about 10 stores but I finally found a St. Aubin Hubert Lamy La Princee. Really enjoyed it…Great wine, thanks for the tip.
March 2, 2008

Quinn
Gosh, I need to catch up on my episodes. Anyway, QOTD; I’ve never had a Saint Aubin, and I’ve got no excuse! They actually have two bottles available in the gulag that is the Ontario Liquor Control Board (I should point out that not all Canadian provinces share the same liquor laws, it’s just that Ontario’s are particularly egregious). They ain’t cheap, and I ain’t P Diddy, but maybe for some special occasion I’ll give it a try.
February 29, 2008

Dan-o
I am a major fan of the Saint Aubin (I have to tell you that the correct pronunciation in French is S-ant O-ban).
I went to a tasting in Puligny-Montrachet where I tasted 13 wines from Domaine Leflaive. They completely blew me away! Made me a fan.

FYI – Dents de Chiens vineyard means “Teeth of the Dogs!”.
February 28, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Live there right now actually, love the St. Aubin. Actually had an amazing St. Romain the other day, really shocked me. Going to go out and get one today along with the cab franc from the loire for ya. PS: looks like your shirt was trying to abandon ship, everyone got a little more Gary then we had bargained for.
February 24, 2008

Stevo
Never had one…will try. Just caught up on the last 5-8 episodes this weekend. Work has made me lag behind. I’m starting a monthly tasting group outside of the Vayner nation before I heard of T cubed (third thirsty Thursday)…first up for my group is Cali Cabs. Also, I picked up the Spectator that reviewed 2005 Bordeaux, great issue. Although I get bummed when I see the prices in the magazine, go online to buy a few only to find that the prices are already higher. I did pre-order a mixed case from the Wine Lib at around $30/bottle, but that’s it. I was just getting into wine when the futures hit and was in school so I missed out a little but I’ll be ready for the next time. Good shows man, keep it up.
February 24, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great show Gary, love learning about new places!!

Q – Not had one, would have a tough time bringing myself to spend $30-$50 on a Chardonnay of any kind, with the exception of Champagne but that’s different. Usually reserve those price points for more serious reds. Baby steps Gary, I’m now drinking a significant amount of white wine, a year and a half ago before I discovered the thunder show, I never touched whites.
February 23, 2008

tuscanbob
The more I learn about French wines the more I realize just how little I know. I haven’t had St. Aubin but will seek out (you’re sold out of those top two !!).
February 23, 2008

Brian Johnson
GV,
QOTD: Just have not been aware of Saint Aubin, but until I started watching WLTV last month I had never had a wine from France. Since then I’ve had a few, but the selection here isn’t the greatest. I always head out to the few wine shops and search for ones you recommend though and will seek out a Saint Aubin this weekend.
My QOTD: Do you walk around the rest of the day at work with no shirt on and throw one on before the episode? I bet the rest of the staff would love that. Started laughing when it looked like you had one button done on the entire front of the shirt:-)
February 22, 2008

Mike A
I just picked up the 2005 Vincent Girardin Murgers Des Dents De Chien St Aubin. It was fantastic! My wife and I cooked some Mahi Mahi and really enjoyed this vintage with it.
February 22, 2008

malliemcg
Things currently holding me back would have to be the money factor, the time factor and the why do none of these rotten stores have what I want factor. Hopefully when things settle down in April after getting married next month the first two of the three will be resolved and I’ll go on a serious hunt for some Saint Aubins.
February 22, 2008

Oregon Jim
Don’t think I have even seen these Chardonnays in my world. $30 to $50 for a french Chardonnay is difficult. But if I do see what you have tasted I usually buy some to compare notes.

You can call me a friend, because you give of yourself to me and many others daily! I just say I wouldn’t hesitate to give you friend status!
February 21, 2008

yowens
Hey dude- QOTD: lack of knowledge of the region. I’ve been real into the episodes recently, great job
February 21, 2008

Wednesday
A few hours after having watched this episode, I discovered a St. Aubin wine on my friend’s table (not a WLTV watcher either). It sweeter than I had imagined but also more complex.
February 21, 2008

CHATrBox
Thanks for sharing. FYI, wineries don’t make wine to keep it a secret. Keep spreading the thunder!

QOTD: I don’t believe I have, but one of these days I probably will.
February 21, 2008

Carly
I have never even heard of St. Aubin! I’m sure it’s delicious. Hopefully, by the time I am able to afford it, the price won’t have skyrocketed because of your exploding popularity and influence in the wine world.
February 21, 2008

J.ÄŒ.
Nice show Here in Europe prices of good Burgundy are skyrocketing. So I hope you guys from USA don’t buy the rest of affordable bottles, like those from St. Aubin
February 20, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
St.Aubin rocking and rolling agian!