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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“QOTD - I am sure it is good wine, but 50 bones for a white is too much…” by Tom Purvenas
“Took me about 10 stores but I finally found a St. Aubin Hubert Lamy La…” by Ozzybeef
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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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about 5 months ago

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.
about 5 months ago

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.
about 5 months ago

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.
about 5 months ago

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!”.
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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 !!).
about 6 months ago

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:-)
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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!
about 6 months ago

yowens
Hey dude- QOTD: lack of knowledge of the region. I’ve been real into the episodes recently, great job
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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.
about 6 months ago

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
about 6 months ago

DARREL LAS VEGAS
St.Aubin rocking and rolling agian!
about 6 months ago

RichE
I’m glad I had time to catch up and see some missed shows I missed.
I’m especially glad I saw this episode.

GV, Thanks for the psssssssssst SECRET.

QOTD:
I’m not waiting,
about 6 months ago

Derek
Thanks for this episode Gary, you have me very interested…I need to seek some out!!!
about 6 months ago

Brent Marshall
I can honestly say that unfortunately I have never had a white Burgundy. Boo! I enjoy red Burgundy quite a bit so I look forward trying out white. This spring, it is ON.
about 6 months ago

Valerie
QOTD: I have not tried a St. Aubin, since this is the first I have ever heard of them, but I will look for it and consider it, but the price is a little steep.
about 6 months ago

Colin
QOTD - Never had, but will - thanks!
about 6 months ago

Rolf Lydecker
I sell the Saint-Aubin 2003 at my store in CT, would you consider it more of a deal for that vintage at $17.99? I’m, not a big white wine guy, but I did enjoy the 2003. Cheers to reviewing yet another wine from my store. Thanks Gary!
about 6 months ago

John W. Taylor
My favorite white wines are white Burgundies. I have had St. Aubin and are a great QPR for a white Burgundy. White Burgundies ,overall, are the best Chardonnays you will find worldwide. I also love Chablis coming from near this region of France.