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

242 Responses

February 18, 2008

Brandon T.
Will Gary please fill a hot tub with petit verdot grapes and jump in with a pretty model and they slather buttocks while laughing and reciting poems?
February 18, 2008

Brady B
I second Brandon T’s idea. Perhaps some string chamber music in the background as well.
February 18, 2008

latraviata
Wow, I made it into the top 10!!!
February 18, 2008

Withnail
Change your shirt – change your blackboard message!
February 18, 2008

Michael Y
early today. #4?
February 18, 2008

Fingerlaker
wowzers.. early ep today
February 18, 2008

Dominus
Top 10 on a sleepy Monday. I was going to play some tennis but WLTV calls.
February 18, 2008

Withnail
I’m looking forward to Gary talking about the dunk contest on today’s ep.
February 18, 2008

Mike F
I’ve been wanting to get into some white burgs. This might be a good time to start.
February 18, 2008

waibeans
top t10
February 18, 2008

Panosh
I’ll look for some St Aubin as homework for this week. I am guessing from the show that you would conisder this a red drinkers white?

Thanks again.
February 18, 2008

Andy
Never had a St Aubin white Burgundy …. need to get into old world whites with some many great flavors & smells (sniffy sniff). I guess we are just stuck with Cali Chards always forget the old world whites baby!
February 18, 2008

NADINE
Next paycheck, lol
February 18, 2008

Dominus
Gooood show! Stellar chards and no, never heard of St Aubin. I learn something every day.

QOTD: Availability will be the only thing holding me back.

Cheers!
February 18, 2008

Sue Murphy
Dude, you are giving me a whole new appreciation for white wine.
February 18, 2008

Susan
Gary-Early today???????
February 18, 2008

Nara
St Aubin is fantastic wine at a great price point. Glad you featured it. I had my first St Aubin at B&G Oyster in Boston and I still remember how knocked out I was by it!
February 18, 2008

gotsha
Yo Yo Yo….thanks for the heads up on the St Aubin. My wife will love me dropping $50 on a white. Only 4,998 until I reach my Facebook limit!!!
February 18, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
My QOTD: Why do people care so much about getting in the top 10 of the quotes for the day?

I’m ordering a few, because I’m devoting my next month of purchasing to only chardonnays from around the world – trying to expand my palate through a single grape type (at least for the next 30 days)! I’ll be in the Outer Banks in a month and I’ll be getting some delicious off-season fresh fish:

White burgundy + dungeness crab = crustacexplosion in my mouth.

QOTD: I’m not waiting. I have a bottle of the Girardin in my cart.
February 18, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD….I’m trying to imagine me shelling out 47 bones on a white wine and somehow I just can’t.
February 18, 2008

texjagman
My ? of the day….what was up with Gary’s scratching today and his belly button undone !! But good show.
February 18, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
We have the 02′ Leflaive St. Aubin on our list and I sold about two cases of it last summer. It can be an amazing wine for a killer value when you find the right bottles. Great show….great topics…
February 18, 2008

Skol
Hey I am one of those wine nerds that was hoping you would not talk about St. Aubin. I actually bought a case of the 2005 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin La Princee.

BTW I disagree with 2004 not being great for white Burgundy. I think they are much more lean and classic not as fruit driven as the 2005. But that is my opinion.

Great show, but stop letting too many people know about the hidden gems in Burgundy.
February 18, 2008

dank
Saint Aubin..

tis a sleepy Monday, but a good, eye-opener
February 18, 2008

Sassodoro
Top 30? Wow.
February 18, 2008

BW
QOTD : Have not tried a St. Aubin, but I’ll put on the “To Do” list
February 18, 2008

sobojosh
haha, this is a long day for gary
February 18, 2008

Susan
Gary-What happened to your shirt? Ha?!
February 18, 2008

Dean D.
QOTD: I actually found one on the BC LCB list! Of course I could also check specialty stores, but I can at least get one through official channels. So, nothing is holding me back now.
February 18, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Not sure. Have had some Montracet and loved it so I will be on my way to St. Aubins.

Great show!
February 18, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: As soon as I get paid………………………………………….
February 18, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD. I have had St. Aubin’s, but not many and not often. I do like that smokey thing that some of them have. Actually, I’ve had a puzzling experience with some smokey white wines. I try them at tastings, and get all the smoke. I buy them, take them home, pop them, and no smoke. This has happened to me maybe a half dozen times. I don’t generally decant white wines. Is that the problem, do you think?
February 18, 2008

Gersh
Gary has heard of more than two buttons, but choses to ignore them. Also, never been impressed with a white wine. Part of that is an unwillingness to go into (much) higher price points in general but also a reluctance to buy a whole bottle of something that my pal has told me i don’t like. I try and drink white when i go out and can get just a glass, but have yet to find something I really like.
February 18, 2008

mikey lennon
QOTD: Availability, if I see one I will definitely try to pick it up.
February 18, 2008

Medo
Great great show Gary! I had several Saint Aubin, the best was the 2004 Domaine Michel Picard Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois… and still one in my cellar.
February 18, 2008

brook
Gary,
I’m listening to you but I’m distracted by your shirt.
Brook
February 18, 2008

Anthony L.
Gary, with a little belly action. Dude you must have had a rough day.

QOTD: Have never tried one, but it is now on my list.
February 18, 2008

Robert Howells
I am waiting to win the Thunder contest so Gary and I can drink St. Aubin all night.
February 18, 2008

bfrankphoto
Keep that shirt unbuttoned to woo the female watchers, or for easy scratchin’?
February 18, 2008

CPT Hoolie
QOTD: When I win the WSOP.

RE: Gary’s shirt. [sniff] Must be a new shirt, never washed, a little itchy, a little starch, kinda got that starch and fresh haircut on the nose…like getting your haircut at the drycleaners and pelting it with some Old Spice….buttons open to kind of give it that fresh air smell…
February 18, 2008

luvgrapesqueezings
Good EP! QOTD: no, never had st.aubin.
February 18, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: I’m waiting for the new Indiana Jones movie to come out! I just saw the trailer online and now i’m even more excited!

Great show today Gary. Thanks for the secret!
February 18, 2008

Will
I wish I could but I can’t find a kosher one
February 18, 2008

Christopher J
I have had none that I could remember. And I guess there is no excuse, I will run out and get one! Thanks Gary!
February 18, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: Will definitely have too seek one of these out. Never had one.
February 18, 2008

JK Troy
QOTD: What’s holding me back….I live in PA. There are no good wine stores near me and we can’t get wine shipped in. But I’m planning to clean out Wine Library some time soon.
February 18, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Nope, haven’t tried one. should I be in the mood for a white Burg, tought, they sound good

“T”
February 18, 2008

JeffC
QOTD: No have not had any St Aubin, but will look to try them in the near future. $40 a bit rich for sipping and swilling. I have had some French Chardonnays though and have enjoyed these for under $20. 2005 Chenevieres Chablis and 2000 Chateau Fuisse.

Great show Gary, thanks
February 18, 2008

Chris
Is Gary stripping during this ep?
February 18, 2008

Chris
Why are there red wine corks on the table? Geez Gary, at least use the right corks as props!
February 18, 2008

spaetm
Gary – What’s with the problems with the shirt? Missing a button and itching all over the place?
February 18, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: never heard of it, but i appreciate you sharing your secret wine knowledge
February 18, 2008

Achilles Mike
Never had one and the production is only 150 hectares? I’d like to learn more about this region. But the price is right with hte dollar sucking!
February 18, 2008

Chris
QOTD- my lack of knowledge about French wine, and French wine regions is holding me back from trying these. Based on your tasting notes though, the second one is the only one that I would really like from today’s episode.
February 18, 2008

spaetm
QOTD – Haven’t had one. I’m being held back by finances and poor selection at liquor stores in the area. I should move somewhere closer to new jersey.
February 18, 2008

JC
I love white burgundy, and have for a decade. The 95’s were killer good! I picked a few up last year, cellaring again. Oh yeah, thanks a lot Gary for telling everyone!
February 18, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: My wine budget. Which, as of right now, is non-existent.
February 18, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: Nothing is holding me back— thanks for the tip!
February 18, 2008

Chris D
I think Gary tasted too many in that same shirt â€“ marathon of tastings for us while he was awayâ€¦.

Slurring a bit on the start on the 3rd bottle and whatâ€™s with the itchy itch under the shirt ? and the unbuttoned spot mid shirtâ€¦.falling apart GV down the stretch â€“ hope to see you back new and fresh soon, tomorrow ? And no: “MOTT link it up”s ?

QOTD: Never even heard of St Aubin’s ….will add it to the ever growing list
February 18, 2008

Len
Gary,
Interesting episode…I don’t drink much white wines and when I do it’s usually in the summer. I’ve noticed you don’t mentioned if you can cellar the wine if you don’t get to it right away. In any case, I never had a St. Aubin but will try at some point…in the past, I never bought anything produced in France for personal reasons especially when you can get very good wines here…the prices on some of their wines put me off as well…QOTD..what’s holding me back….Lent, gave up drinking wine but will definitely try the last two wines from this episode.
February 18, 2008

BF
Never tried one, but it’s now on the short list. Just had my first white bordeaux a few weeks ago…
February 18, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

I have actually seen these in my local wine shop but never really mustered the courage to get one to try…mainly because the few that the shop has are in the $35-50 price point, which at the moment tends to be a bit high for a bottle of white wine now, especially when I still have 10 or 12 bottles left of random sauv blancs and pinot blancs I purchased at the end of last year.

QOTD: What am I waiting for? Once I finish off some of my hard exams coming up and have a weekend to actually relax, I will splurge a little and seek out a St. Aubin.
February 18, 2008

LIttle Jonny H
What am I waiting for? I’m waiting decent white burgundy -or any other chardonnay for that matter- to cost less than $15! In other words, it’ll be a few years before I buy a bottle. Especially considering the other less-concocted whites that can be had from NZ and South America for ~$10
February 18, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: I will seek one out this summer…this month has been costly already……
February 18, 2008

Tooch
hey gary -

good episode! I’ve never tried one of these, but will be seeking them out in the near future. gotta save some bones to get that last bottle, but it sounded like it was well worth it.
February 18, 2008

Obama_Man
Awesome episode, GV!

QOTD: I’ll look out for a St. Aubin for sure. I’m hoping they’re readily available at local stores.
February 18, 2008

amgryger
I will have to look for these wines. I have a lot of trouble finding chardonnay that I like at prices I’m willing to pay because I usually find them to be disgustingly over the top or too austere. These sound like a good middle ground.
February 18, 2008

PhilB
GREAT ep GV!
Man, that sure was a secret a lot of people didn’t want out! I love St-Aubin too…. The best I had was also from Hubert Lamy, but from the En RÃ©milly parcel… Just mind blowing! Let’s remember here that, just as GV said, this AOC is right next to the more prestigious ones of Chassagne and Puligny, but this particular parcel of En RÃ©milly is located right next, I mean RIGHT next to the Grand Cru of Chevalier-Montrachet that goes for well over 100 euros/bottle! Don’t miss out on these wines Vayniacs!
PS: But be careful, they’re not all good… I bought a 1er cru from an unknown producer and even in the fabulous 2005 vintage, it was nothing exceptional… Stick with the big names producer-wise…

PhilB
February 18, 2008

J Hartfiel
Good evening Mr. GV. Thanks for another remember-able epsd of WLTV. Have not had any wine from St. Aubin. I have mentioned in the past that I am starting to get into whites more and more, but still have not had a Chard that my pal has agreed with. Have to wait this one out, but am looking forward to trying others like Torrontes. You made big claims that it was going to be a big upcoming wine…

Thanks GV
February 18, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
QOTD: Not ready for $30-$50 St Aubins yet. Spending the wine budget on sampling a wider spectrum of under $20s first, in order to “calibrate the pal”. Actually, looking to assemble a trio of chards to sample – 1 unoaked (4 Vines Naked?), 1 butter bandit + oak monster victim, and one with the oak in balance.
February 18, 2008

KyleLikesTies
I have to agree with NB_SPAZZ: I don’t have that kind of budget. I’d rather have good wine with dinner nightly than great wine once or twice a week.
February 18, 2008

AVP
I’ve had some St. Aubin and a few years back, I bought my mother a nice bottle of St. Aubin for Mother’s Day. Well she got mixed up with bottles and used it in a pasta sauce (fortunately not entirely, so that she did get to taste it and loved it ).. And the sauce came up delicious.
February 18, 2008

Sharon
Hey, if the shirt’s bugging you that much, take it off. Take it all off. With Noxzema Medicated shaving cream!
Er, I’ll look out for St. Aubin white burgandy/chard ! Esp. that middle one!
February 18, 2008

jason
great way to start out the week. love the bourgogne blanc.

QOTD. i have my little stash of white burgundy downstairs. the last few i have had has been a little to stoney for me and i wanted a little more fruit. i consider myself a rock licker but… anyhow, i have had whines from giradin, but mostly reds and they have been OK. he is a negotiant that has been on the way up. last year, had a 1999 lamy, st. aubin and it was great. it was the wine that started me on white burgs. yum. anyhow, what is stopping me is that i live in switzerland and they make boat loads of white, so they do a good job keeping a lot of other’s wine out.
ps, 2005 is a great year, and you tapped it for a sec. all of the burg guys pan the 05 whites and say that it was too hot for the whites and that 04 and 06 will bring more to the table with the tension.
February 18, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Haven’t tried one but just ordered 3 bottles based on that great review. Sounds better than the $60 Ramey my wife makes me buy.
February 18, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: in a word: freeshipping. You could select a different state every week to get free shipping and start with New Mexico.
Apple dumplings are even better than baked apples.
February 18, 2008

LarryTheWineGuy
I think the Pricing Issues that are posted on the Comments here are unjustified. Yes these wines are expensive…but not when you compare them with a Puligny Montrachet or Chassagne or Corton Charlamagne…it’s like half the price. GV I have had the 2005 Hubert Lamay…and not only was a 2005 Burgundy White Or Red a Fantastic Vintage like Willamette Valley Oregon sharing the 45th degree Parallel with Burgundy France…but maybe it was the atmosphere when you had the 2001 Lamay because to me the 05 and My PAL says this is MONEY . Applewood Smoked Bacon, Beautiful Balance…nothing California could ever produce nor sadly Washington State….This is White Burgundy in a little hidden spot at it’s Finest…at Upper End California Fake ,Over Oaked Fruit Bomb Chardonnay Prices. Great Show GV..All Vayniacs should Seek out this Lamay!!!
February 18, 2008

KenP
Wonderful ep.
February 18, 2008

LarryTheWineGuy
On Second Thought Taste This Lamay against $45 A Bottle Chalk Hill Or $53.00 Over Oaked Far Niente Chard Or Cakebread or Grgich Hills or Plumpjack and all the fake Overrated overpriced Cali Chards and then see if 47 bones sounds like alot compared to an $80 bottle of Puligny Montrachet
February 18, 2008

ChezJosh
Honestly, I just am not a big fan of the oaky whites. Though my experiences with the big white burgs have been minimal, it just doesn’t seem to be a preference of mine. Maybe I’ll give them another chance with these, though
February 18, 2008

FJDR
Gary Vaynerchuk – “the greatest fish and wine drinking human on the planet.” Been drinking that fish again, eh?

QOTD: same as some of the other commenters – the price and availability locally.
February 18, 2008

Joshua E.
I’ve never had a wine from that area. Money’s the only thing holding me back right now.
February 18, 2008

chenrys
Enjoyed the show…your enthusiasm is wonderful.

QOTD: 1) We keep trying Chardonnay and don’t love it…don’t even like it. These wines are different, I know.
2) They are out of our budget range.
February 18, 2008

Chateau_Plonk
Great Show! Last year when I figured out who Saint Aubins neibors are I started seeking them out. In fact, the 05 Girardin was the first one I had. It’s definitly some serious chard!
February 18, 2008

JoshL
Yo GV, awesome show~ great information~ sorry haven’t left a comment in over a week…been in lurker mode due to the day job getting pretty busy. God…imagine if I were married and had kids? Given that I just got out of a relationship and I’d want to date a girl for about two years before the proposal, and 1 year engagement period…I’d say you can expect about 3 more years of consistent comments from me =P
QOTD: Exactly! Man, looks like Hubert Lamy is sold out at your store already! Maybe I should pick up a bottle of Vincent Girardin this weekend. I think there’s a St. Aubin island or something in Jersey though…is that right?
February 18, 2008

MN George
Gary, what is with the itching? I have to say it reduces the appeal of the wines when the taster appears to have poison ivy…
February 18, 2008

Harley Stan
Great show today, way to start the week.
QOTD- I have not tried one yet, I will add it to me ever growing list of wines to try.
February 18, 2008

conscious
First time commenter, long time lurker. Great show as always, but hopefully you can rectify the wardrobe malfunction before you get a bunch of bad PR. To be clear, I don’t mean to hate, rather just play. I really enjoy the show and my kids are drawn to it like a moths to a flame. You know the 30% you lose in the first few minutes, I’m sure they aren’t kids. Maybe that’s your true demographic – you should taste gummy bears and compare it to Riesling you had last year.
QOTD – Price points are holding me back from a lot of white burgs. While I find whites much more aromatically appealing, I have tasted a only scant few that I would trade a kidney for – more often with reds and stickies. Recently our Signature Liquor Store in Vancouver had a huge burg tasting (some premier cru but mostly borgogne and village) and I was completely unimpressed from a qpr point of view. Guess I have to seek out some of the lesser known areas or varietals. Keep up the good work!!
February 18, 2008

Dave Canada
Wow….can honestly say I have never heard of this region. Did a quick search up here and we have a few….will check it out! Thanks
February 18, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Had a St. Aubin a few years back with a friend, Charlie, who is in the wine biz (and certainly in ‘the know’ for this region). I recall that it was very good, but I honestly don’t think I appreciated it at the time; I was much less experienced.
February 18, 2008

MW_DM,IA
QOTD: Adding St. Aubin to the regional watch list. Something tells me this is going to be an expensive year for me. From the sounds of it, though, it’ll be worth the monies.
February 18, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: only way I am getting to try these wines is if I but them from you Gary….which may happen.
February 18, 2008

KVolk
okay that’s buy not but….
February 18, 2008

Kidder
Button your shirt young man!!!!! Maybe you’re allergic to that varietal???
Nahhh!!!! Just jokin’ great show Gary!!!! Peace – Kidder………..
February 18, 2008

Todd
loved the show… i have been on an unofficial white burgundy safari… i like what i have had thus far. The last wine, the Hubert Lamy sounds very very good, i need to check my local wine merchant for a bottle.
-=tbn=-
February 18, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Yes, the same problem as others, availability and $$. Will work on it.
February 18, 2008

Glenn
Great episode today, you really pumped me up to try a St. Aubin and I normally don’t care for Chardonnay. Might be that Cali thing. I have never tried one. Checked the local merchants here and just found a 2005 St. Aubin; Frionnes;Marc Jomain at $28.99. Really considering going to get it and hope it comes close to what you had today.
February 18, 2008

SGoodwin
Hey Gary,

Major wardrobe malfunctions today. The shirt is all funky and unbuttoned but more importantly…where is the “bringing the thunder” wrist band?!?!

QOTD: If those prices are representative, I’m waiting for (a) my budget to go up, or (b) the exchange rate to improve DRAMATICALLY. But I did have a nice Maconnais this weekend so I guess that’s going to have to satisfy me for now.
February 18, 2008

Bill
QOTD: Sane pricing. There are so many wonderful wines priced in the mid $30s or less to be able to rationalize a high $40s wine… but check back with me after my ship comes in. That $29 WB, however, sounds interesting and it may make the shopping list.
February 18, 2008

Redmeat
QOTD……consider it done GV!

I WILL try one…this was the show I asked you to do my brother(yeah I called you my brother,,,,,’cause I rool like that!)

and you know what……we(you and me)ARE changing MY wine world….I like it!
February 18, 2008

ronguy
Gary, I thought a Premier Cru was a step above a 1st Cru. Or is that only for red burg. Some info on the rating system would be helpful. I was not into the taste of the white burgs I have tried. I still have some and will have to try again.
February 18, 2008

MARSHALL
It would be cool if you could do a show about fortified wine from the roussilon and banyuls regions. Can you score some GV?
February 18, 2008

ev
Great job. Picking an area (obscure) and showing a few wines is what I like to see.
February 18, 2008

Taylor
Great monday pick up loved this episode!
QOTD I have not had a st. aubin, but after the show today would really like to seek one out!!
February 18, 2008

Rhonda
I will look for one of these wines next time I head out to shop, if I can find one that is reasonably priced I will try it!
February 18, 2008

Capt M
Very, very nice show, Gary. Very ilustrating and innovating for us vaniacs. Thanks!
February 18, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Great ep!! will try to find some,,, but might be awhile,,, no shipping to WI and I’m on a self imposed wine buying moratorium for all of 2008
BUT! will put it on my wish list.
The 400 chapter eps have been awesome!
February 18, 2008

Kristen
Excellent episode today GV. And it was up really early today! What’s up?

QOTD: Never had one. I’ll try and seek one out. If I can’t find them here, then I’ll just wait till I go to France and try a bunch!

Can’t wait for the drawing trmrw!
February 18, 2008

CW
Here is a new one… The Itchy Itch. The only place you didn’t scratch was your stomach, which you could have easily since you were flashing it. You WERE itchy before the St Aubin, right ? I have had one unremarkable St Aubin 1er Cru, but it seems that it is time to try another.

Take some Benadryl.
February 18, 2008

JMantia
Button your shirt…you animal!
February 18, 2008

obrianksu
QOTD- not yet but hopefully soon.

GREAT SHOW GARY
February 18, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
Wow the itch monster was biting hard today?!

I broke out the Wine encyclopedia and found St-Aubin. I love learning on this show.

QOTD: Never had one. I will find one asap.
February 18, 2008

Geoff
QOTD: what am I waiting for? free shipping codes as usual
February 18, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I have no idea why I’d wait now!
February 18, 2008

Laura Gellman
Great show – you’ve got me sold on St. Aubin – and Chinon from a few show ago. Headed to my shop to pick up one of each. And thanks for the iphone icon – it is WAY cool!!
February 18, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
Always enjoy hearing about a region or wine I’m not familiar with. Will def look for it next time I’m shopping white.
February 18, 2008

A. Kohli
Good show, always something new to learn about wine it seems.

QOTD: It doesn’t seem like white burgundy is very CKC friendly, but maybe one day.
February 18, 2008

cma82
Wow..the Hubert already sold out

QOTD: yep..gee thanks, why don’t you just tell them about Saint-Bris too.
February 18, 2008

PastafariPirate
QOTD: what’s holding me back? How about alimony AND two kids in college. I can’t throw $25+ at a bottle of wine on my income. Aint gonna happen.
February 18, 2008

sev
Very exciting show! Thanks for bringing the new thunder daily. Coming into the wine world during the ABC (anything but Chardonany) era, I have not had much Chardonnay. Most of my white wine experience has been riesling, sauvignon blanc, and random blends. The chards I did have were new world. The bigger and oakier, the better the rating type of thing. I have recently asked myself, what makes a Chardonnay great if it isn’t really oaky or rich? Can it match the aroma of a good sauvignon blanc, or the ageability of a great riesling? I think this show has at least steered me in the right direction. Thanks Gary.

QOTD: No I have never had a St. Aubin, but after this show I will have to find a few.
February 18, 2008

Jeff m
What am I waiting for? I’m a little low on cash since I just spent $50k on a wine cellar! No, just kiddin, what would really slow me down is the price. I think I have to buy less wine during the week, so I can afford a couple bottles of more expensive wines. Thanks for the episode!
February 18, 2008

Matt
QOTD: I think I am waiting till I make more money. As a graduate student, I still roll with the cheaper bottles.
February 18, 2008

Diana L-S
I definitely need to explore white wines more. Will try to get one of these the end of this week (pay day)

Also gave me the great idea of sending a bottle of one of these to a family member who loves white wine for her Anniversary in May!

QOTD: Never tried that region before
February 18, 2008

J Crazy
EXCELLENT!!! Finally, a wine I’ve NEVER tried. I’ll order it online just as soon as I write this comment.

QOTD: I’m waiting to take a shower then I’m out to spread the Thunder BABY!
February 18, 2008

Anj
QOTD: My Dollars
February 18, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
Psssst, your shirt’s unbuttoned!

QOTD: Really it’s the price point. It’s not very often that we buy wine that’s more than $20.

Don’t let that discourage you though. I’m glad I know about St. Aubin now and it’s really informative to hear you talk about the different appellations, even just to hear it in conversation rather than only seeing it as words on a label.
February 18, 2008

Kenny Hyder
QOTD: What’s holding me back? It’s white wine! I will buy a red wine over a white wine EVERY TIME when I am paying for wine.
February 18, 2008

Justin Viger
What was up with Gary’s Two Button shirt today?!?!?

QorD: The availability of wines were I live.
February 18, 2008

Grape Expectations
QOTD: No, I’ve never had a St. Aubin. Why? Because I’ve never see one around here and WL can’t ship to Washington. What’s a person to do? I’ll keep looking though.
February 18, 2008

Katherine
I’ve never even heard of that region. I’ll seek it out now!
February 18, 2008

Canadian Chris
great show GV! QOTD: the liquor control board of ontario.
February 18, 2008

Tmas
QOTD: Waiting for you to stop scratching and button your shirt Mott… wake up! lol. Love the show as always.
February 18, 2008

Dr. G
QOTD: I’m almost positive that I’ve seen Saint Aubin on a label a couple times before, but I’ve never heard anything about it or had it recommended, and like Kenny below I tend to buy reds (or at least spend larger amounts on reds than whites)…but they do sound very interesting.
Also, I’ve been interested in finding white wines that can age for more than a couple years just to see/smell/taste the difference in a bottle over time – so thank you for mentioning the potential for cellaring these whites.
February 18, 2008

Paul
Mostly drinking reds these days, but will have to look for a bottle of this white, never had wine from the region. I normally drink wines with a lower price point, but maybe on a special occasion it would be worth uncorking.
February 18, 2008

laurie in VT
Mott, please tell Gary when he’s missed a button or two and maybe toss him some lotion w/ shea butter in it? It’s ok, though-those of us w/ male children felt right at home today ; ) Good ep.

QOTD: I have never had a St. Aubin, but if this is a profitable week I will look for one right away.
February 18, 2008

pawncop
Great episode
QOTD have not tried one but is now on my list
February 18, 2008

Cosanostra
Attack of the poison oak monster this weekend?

Q: I’m not big fan of Chardonnay.
February 18, 2008

thefanjestic
This was the first time I got to relax all day. Other than spending time with my wife and daughter – best part of my day.
February 18, 2008

Grapedigger
Great show…Gotta admit that I”ve never really enjoyed chardonnay wines, as they always seem too oaky and slightly bitter to me..I’ll try the St-Aubin though, maybe I’ll change my mind.. Cheers
February 18, 2008

bob c
QOTD……Not a big chardonay fan, and at 29 bones…a bit above my price range…
February 18, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: I ain’t waitin for anything, I’ve had saint-aubin’s before and have been on the bandwagon for a while
February 18, 2008

brorjace
The thing holding me back is never having even heard of this region….so thanks Gary!
February 18, 2008

eyezonwine
Phillipe LeHardi St. Aubin 1er Cru was the last that I had, and I gave it 89+ and felt it had some value at 17 bones.
February 18, 2008

nougat
Honestly, I probably won’t go out and buy a St. Aubin unless I’m at a restaurant and see one, or maybe if I go wine shopping with a buzz on.

Funny & interesting today Gary – nice!
February 19, 2008

tim
great show!! I knew very little about this area in burgundy. But something I’ll definitely seek out…………Thanks.
February 19, 2008

Orville B
Ahh 47.00 US = 120 CDN in our Wineworld

Will have a look to see if I can find.(Then I will PAZZ)

JB
February 19, 2008

Primo Bo
QOTD: I’m always down for some REAL chard. I’m talkin Burg, not butter bandit. Its always kind of expensive though, and 05s are on the high end. I will keep my eyes peeled for St. Aubin though. Thanks for the great tip. I love bacon in my drinks (ie Northern Rhone, and Smoked beer)
February 19, 2008

Dan C.
QOTD: Another raise i guess! lol, that and I’m just starting to get into whites, so i may save the st. Aubin for a little later in my palate development.

Thanks Gary, Fun show, It’s always nice to see you exited.
February 19, 2008

Oregon Sipper
QOTD: Cash baby…tax refund should be coming up soon

Loved this episode, keep up the good work…

- ORYGUN 4 LIFE
February 19, 2008

Bundydb
I’ve never had one but I’m going to try one! Looks like someone had an itchy itch!
February 19, 2008

ERP
Nothing wrong with European cellars and Eric Sollman… I too have happened to find that his wines match well with pallet. compared to many other importers I would say he ranks in the top tier. At least its better then selecting a wine based on the brightly colored animal on the label….
February 19, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
Gary I know this is your 5th or 6th episode but please make sure your buttons are done up. Your letting yourself go mate!
February 19, 2008

dave from Osaka (thunderball)
It’s too damn cold outside at the moment to be drinkng whites! This spring though I promise…
February 19, 2008

winenerd
Nice show Gary, but whatÂ´s itching?
February 19, 2008

YoungDave
Thanks for the Vaynertip, tough guy.

QOTD: The price… but considering the price point of white Burgundies surrounding this region, St Aubin seems like a no-brainer. Gracias.
February 19, 2008

Fred
Nice episode. I’m starting my Italian wines study. A rest from Bordeaux for me.

Wooo..Dinner time. Nice.:)
February 19, 2008

BobbyTiger
QOTD- 25 to 50 bones. Also, except for an occasional Torrentes, I don’t drink a lot of whites, particularly when it’s 25 degrees outside. Nice show. I like the 15-20 minute time slots you are using.
February 19, 2008

Lindsey
GV, your shirt button shenanigans were cracking me up today. First the half-tuck and now only buttoning 2 shirt buttons… you are so avant garde!

QOTD: I do not roll P. Diddy style and am not huge on the chards. I did try an Alsacian gewÃ¼rtztraminer on V-day though!
February 19, 2008

Mike Griffin
QOTD: The only thing holding me back would be the price point.
February 19, 2008

Blake
QOTD: I can’t say I’ve ever seen it in my local stores. It will definitely be something I will keep my eye open for though. Great episode GV, but your shirt was getting out of control!
February 19, 2008

italianwinelover
OOTD: Never tried it, probably because of the price…budgets sometimes don’t always work.

Love the shorter format…sweet and to the point!!!

Thanks for sharing your secret!
February 19, 2008

glenn
got turned onto St Aubin a few years ago down in LA. somme told us these wines do not shrink from the big name White Burgs and while they may not be as profound as their big name neighbors they are @ least fiscally approachable in a restaurant.

great region and solid show.

you have a rash today?
February 19, 2008

Jaybird
Hey Gary, did you get oak poisoning?
I am not a fan of chardonnay, but then I have only had Cali Chards. I know white burgundy is supposed to be an entirely different venture, this show was great motivation to pick some up and taste.
February 19, 2008

SaraMHCRU
I’d love to try some. Maybe next time I have a little surplus in the wine budget.
February 19, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: Wife doesn’t like white wine so it’s hard to justify purchasing one.
February 19, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
I’ll refer to this episode as the pajama show. It felt like you just woke up from a nappy nap and Mott started rolling…Content wise this show was short and full of secret information.

Burgundy and Bordeaux are my traditional haunts and St. Aubin is a good place to find value. At one point I was a Beverage manager for a seafood restaurant and along with the Puligny-,Chassagne- and Batard-Montrachets we had the Meursault and Chablis covered. My value part of the list had St. Aubin, St. Veran, Montagny and Macon. I cannot forget mentioning Pouilly-Fuisse but that is pricier. Corton-Charlamagne didn’t make it to my list as it was difficult to get and very pricey. The three most important factors in Burgundy are terroir, terroir, terroir. Veins of chalky marl occur in the soils of the best vinyards and add a minerality and complexity. For those who sadly think “anything but chardonnay” these wines would be a revelation.

There also are value villages for reds in the Cotes de Nuits at the Northern end of the Cote D’or. This would be an excellent counterpart episode to the St. Aubin Pajama Party.

BB
February 19, 2008

jseeds
QOTD….Haven’t tried many white burgs…let alone any St. Aubins….what’s holding me back? Rieslings and $$$

great show today – thanks for sharing the secrets…
February 19, 2008

Ted
First time posting a comment – been watching for over a year. Great service to the wine community – I’ve told roughly 80 ppl about you – it’s like a little cult…. White Burgs changed my entire perspective on Chard. It’s another world…totally different character. I just had Giradin’s Grand Cru Corton – Quintessence…wow…pricey…but better than any $100 Calif Chard.
February 19, 2008

Donna Marie
Gary, starting a new trend with the 3rd button unbuttoned??

QOTD: I have tried white burgundies and know the St. Aubin region, but can’t remember having one from there. Not terribly excited to rush out and buy one. I enjoy some of the less expensive Sancerre’s and Vouvrays as a first choice.
February 19, 2008

Mark
GOOD SHOW..WILL DEF TRY A ST AUBIN..QUESTION OF THE DAY. why do you keep scratching your left shoulder ??
February 19, 2008

stewart l
I have not had one of these wines. I’m not a chardonnay fan and white burgundies are pretty pricey. But, I would consider trying the mod priced one.
February 19, 2008

Karl B
Hi Gary,

I got turned onto St. Aubin by Burgundy Wine Company in NYC a couple of years back and love the QPR aspect of these wines. Curiously, last Friday I was in Wine Library and picked one of each of the first two wines that you tried in this episode.

I like St. Aubin because they are cleaner/purer tasting than their brethren from Burgundy so one can appreciate the subtle flavors, and they are a lot less expensive. I don’t think that a high end St. Aubin will stand up to a high end Puligny Montrachet, but with the money that you have left over you can buy dinner for yourself and your date.

Great wines for the money, and darn good wines in their own right.

See you soon,
Karl B.
February 19, 2008

Joe F
I have drank St. Aubin wines in the past, in particular the pinot noirs from Vincent Girardin, and have found them both excellent to taste and a great value. i have not, however, tasted the whites from the region or from the maker. I will definitely do so now.

thanks for the eye-opener
February 19, 2008

Donna Watson
Uh, what was the question? I was a little distracted by your shirt being unbuttoned.
February 19, 2008

HeadWino
QOTD…. haven’t tried the St. Aubin. Looks to be a bit out of my price point.
February 19, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I’m not ‘waiting’ for anything. Even if a $25-30 wine is a value, it still isn’t cheap, but a mental note has been made!
February 19, 2008

wayno da wino
Geee, my Friend……..
You are RIIIIIIGHT-OOOOOON about St. Aubin !!!!!!! On of da BEST CHARDONNAYS i ever drank was a St. Aubin i bought about 18-19 years
ago for somethin’ like 10-12 bones!! It was unbelieveably DEEEEEEE-
LIIIIICIOUS!!!!! Went back to dat store & bought da remaining stock
of dat Wine (unfortunately only about 4 bottles left). We savored
Every Sip of those 4 Bottles……… Unfortunately, i never did see
dat Wine again. Those Vino Ya got there got me salivatin’………
February 19, 2008

kidder
White Wine!!!!! Yaaaaaayyy!!!!1
February 19, 2008

Samuel Paes
Try to think with me for a moment out of the box

On today’s show, specially in the last bottle, you seemed so impressed, you said words like “very pretty”, “brilliant fruit”, “gourgeousness”, “so on the nose”, “stablishes an interesting wine level”,”great acidity”, “very funky”, “the greatest fish and wine…”, “i’m so excited”, etc.
but you scored only 93+… haven’t you been to though with your on pal? I believe you will never find a 100pts wine if you don’t accept that perfection is not a point to reach, but a road to travel through…

I mean, if you relly like a wine like these why not scoring them higher notes? Getting to a 100… break free!!! spread the thunder!!!

Istead of stablishing a note, try to use stars or glasses in a 1-to-5 scale, like Gambero Rosso. Maybe you can do that just for a change… for fun at least.

Either way, I score based on my own palate and taste. I like you and the show and keep on with the good work.

Sam
February 19, 2008

Aaron Gonzales
Can’t say I have a had a St. Aubin recently but it is and will be tasted very soon. I still can’t understand why people can’t justify spending that much on a white but a red is no problem. Weird.
Aaron
February 19, 2008

Joe Po
Methinks you need some aloe vera lotion for winter dry skin!!! Were you scratching your tummy and forgot to button up also?!?!?!

QOTD:No white burgundy yet but I will seek it out, thanks.
February 19, 2008

Matty
Attack of the poison oak monster…..LOL i’m dying laughing. Looks like Mott roughed you up….or something’s goin on under your little drinking table? Link it up!!!
February 19, 2008

Michael Mohammadi
QOTD: I’ve had the Vincent Girardin in a couple of vintages, as well as a dozen other St. Aubins. I have to agree, there is some great quality and incredible value in these wines.
February 19, 2008

Adam P
I’ve tried Pacalets Saint-Aubin, and the wine was brilliant.

It always kills me though, to see the wine library prices! I know you are a big store, so you buy bigger amount, and thus get better prices. But i think that because of your huge sales, you profit less from each bottle sold, than your average retailer. Now link that with the low low value of the dollar, and us europeans just wanna jump on the queen mary and bring it all back home!
February 19, 2008

matt J
was the unbuttoned shirt a joke or something? lol
February 19, 2008

Jeff
great show; some of my personal favorite wines from my favorite area!
have hat St. Aubin; good stuff always!
rock on old world wines! now just wish the dollar was stronger……….
February 19, 2008

BruceP
I have tried them. Not a big Chard fan as a rule, but found it to have some nice minerality to it. Another great under the readar Burgundy area for reds (Pinot) is Auxey-Duresses. Some real bargains in premier cru there as well.
February 19, 2008

GottaGoDrink
Hey Gary, great show. Way to bring it by having another new area (for me at least) with some rockin’ good wine!

QOTD- I shouldn’t be…
February 19, 2008

Neil
QOTD: I’ll definitely check out St. Aubin although I haven’t seen it on the shelves here locally. What’s up with all that scratching?
February 19, 2008

Karl Laczko
QOTD – I haven’t drank one yet but I have a St. Aubin in the cellar, ChÃ¢teau Philippe-le-Hardi En Vesvau 2005 (from Chateau de Santenay). Was planning on holding onto it maybe for another year.
February 19, 2008

VinoVixen
Great episode…thanks for telling us the secret..Never had a St Aubin..going to give it a try.
QOTD: I guess I will have to wait for you to get some more in…sold out
February 19, 2008

Orion Slayer
Gary, if I was “just hanging with Mott” I think the wine would be all the more special. You’ve got great people working for you!

QOTD: I’m waiting till I can get to the store and pick me up a bottle of St. Aubin! Thanks to you, I tried my first Meursault last week. Thanks for helping me learn about cool wine places!
February 19, 2008

4four1ones
Jeeeze the descriptions are making my mouth water. Looks like it might be time to break open the piggy bank and try some higher priced wines.

Grapefully,
4four1ones
February 19, 2008

Social Project Brian
GV, thanks for the schooling on St. Aubin. Looking forward to trying one. (Because not looking forward to spending 3x the price on a Meersault.)

Whatever happened to the Link It Up, Mott! tee-shirts? Still working on that re-design?
February 19, 2008

Kristi
I’ve never had a St. Aubin but now I’ll be on the look out.
February 19, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar
QOTD; It’s money… Just the money…
February 19, 2008

Matthew L
Nice show Gary.

QOTD: The only thing holding me back, prior to the show, was ignorance of the region. Thanks, AGAIN, for dropping knowledge on the net and helping to expand my wine horizons.
February 19, 2008

bruce gardner
IT MAKES ME SO MAD BY THE TIME I WATCH THE SHOW THE NEXT DAY THE WINES ARE SOLD OUT!!!!!
February 19, 2008

Susan
Gary-Are you back in NJ yet?????????????????????
February 19, 2008

Susan
Mott-Have you seen Gary???????
February 19, 2008

cameron w
I like White Burgundy and have had a number of them over the years. I have not tried a St. Aubin however. When I get back into white burgundy purchases, I will try one.
February 19, 2008

thisIslandEarth
I ordered the Hubert Lamy St. Aubin Clos Chatennier only 60 comments into the show. Unfortunately, the 3 bottles left that didn’t come in contact with Gary’s shirt were already sold.
Gary – please did up some more of that St. Aubin.
Great episode. But I’m still itching…
February 19, 2008

Big D
I haven’t tried St. Aubin because I make yearly treks up and down California and I have too much chardonnay to drink it all now, let alone buy more from France.
February 19, 2008

Carlitos
QOTD. No I haven’t tried a St. Aubin yet, but I’ll seek them out now!

Thanks again, for broadening our horizons!
February 19, 2008

chris the greek
Damn it Gary, you are adding to my shopping list tommorow.
1st a Loire Cab Franc now this.

Have to say thanks though, never thought wines from this area would rock, but thinking about where it is, why not?

Love finding out about these less well known areas, thanks again

chris the greek
February 19, 2008

Kevin
What’s holding me back? Availability.
BUT. I in a few weeks I’ll be spending a week a mere 5 km from the village of St Aubin. I will give it a go. I promise.
February 19, 2008

GR8wine
OK,
Since you’re ALREADY sold out of the last two — QOTD: I’ll have to seek them out elsewhere. Yes, I’m a fan of the white Burgundies but again with combo of the Euro and increasing sophistication of wine drinker’s they’re harder to find at affordable prices.
I’ve had the wines from the surrounding areas and yes, they are outstanding. Now it’s too bad the “secret” of St Aubin is out because it’s hard to find them too.
February 20, 2008

BigATB
noice show geevee

QOTD: I’m waiting for availability at the near campus liquor stores/supermarkets and a CKC friendly price
February 20, 2008

Mason
QOTD: I have not had one, but I will have to go and find it. Hard to find some around here.
February 20, 2008

Salvatore
Hey Gary………..

I think you should briefly explain, some of the terms you use. “Premium Cru”

Especially with French wines; were there is so much confusing wordage on the label. It can be intimidating for us novices buying French wine.I think possibly even stops some from making that purchase. It certainly does for me.

I just got Kevin Zraly’s revised “Windows on the World- Complete Wine Course”.
It is easy reading and I finally am begining to understand some of the many terms used in French Wine labeling.
February 20, 2008

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.
February 20, 2008

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!
February 20, 2008

Colin
QOTD – Never had, but will – thanks!
February 20, 2008

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.
February 20, 2008

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.
February 20, 2008

Derek
Thanks for this episode Gary, you have me very interested…I need to seek some out!!!
February 20, 2008

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,
February 20, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
St.Aubin rocking and rolling agian!
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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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!”.
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.
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 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.
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 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
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 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 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
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.
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!