A Chateau De Fargues Sauternes Tasting

A Chateau De Fargues Sauternes Tasting – Episode #413

February 21, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk gives his take on what many call “poor mans Chateau D’yquem.”

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Wines tasted in this episode:

1990 Chateau De FarguesSauternes and Other Dessert
2001 Chateau De FarguesSauternes and Other Dessert
2003 Chateau De FarguesSauternes and Other Dessert

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

Fourme D’Ambert
Roquefort Vieux Berger

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February 22, 2008

LauraG
POST A COMMENT ON YESTERDAY’S SHOW – GET GARY TO 1000 SO HE WILL CHEER UP!!!
February 22, 2008

Ken F
Love Sauternes, and we already have a tasting group. It was my turn last and I did provide a 1985 Lynch Bages after which we had Sauternes and Foie Gras. It was incredible, although, some were not so sure about the liver! I believe it was one of the best pairings I have come across. I also through in some blue cheese. Aint life grand!!!!!!!!!!!
February 22, 2008

JimChem
Sorry , Gary, our wine club is the third Friday (not Thursday) of the month. We get 50 people each month to blind taste 6 wines. Keep up the good work.

Jim
February 22, 2008

The Doc
Ditto Montana Sage, plus you know how many people watch you without the comments. Do it for the love of the game!
February 22, 2008

Tom G. of the CKC
I love Sauternes. I recently had a bottle of the 2005 Chat Filhot. It was pretty amazing for $21. To any posters that are on the fence about buying a dessert wine, or a Sauternes specifically, you should really try some of the cheaper, but still highly rated, dessert wines like the ‘05 Filhot. It’s a GREAT entry into Sauternes. Try a Cockburn Ruby Port for a dessert red. At $10-12 it’s a solid entry into Port.
February 22, 2008

MontanaSage
The inveterate lurker here:

Placing great weight on the number of comments for a particular episode is about like relying exclusively on ratings for a wine. I never miss an episode, haven’t since I first heard about WLTV over six months ago, and I’ve gone back to check out most of the back episodes. But I don’t comment unless I’ve something to say. When it comes to forums and comments, the level of “background noise” on the internet in general annoys me, so I try not to add to it.

QOTD: I adore Sauternes. Had a ChÃ¢teau d’Yquem (wish I could remember the vintage) a few years ago that altogether changed the way I look at wine. It was stunning. Also love late harvest Riesling, Tokay etc. So I have a sweet tooth.

Back to lurking…
February 22, 2008

CW
QOTD: I’ve Sauternes for Christmas dinner since 1979, before drinking age……
Low key GV is better than no GV.
February 22, 2008

sten foeth
happy birthday,
go for another two years.
February 22, 2008

Rick E
Shake it off, Giggles. Consider this your e- pat on the back. If you’re like this again on laid-back Friday, it will be an e- kick in the ass.

You know we love and can’t live without you.

QOTD: don’t have many opportunities for Sauternes, but enjoy the lesser-priced stickies from Germany and Australia.
February 22, 2008

M K CT
How do I put a picture in this message?
February 22, 2008

M K CT
Now, I would like to try a Sauterne.
February 22, 2008

Dean D.
QOTD: I do like sauternes, but my girlfriend adores them. I think she is seduced by the sugar. I think I prefer a good icewine over a Sauternes if I’m going to have a desert wine.
February 22, 2008

LauraG
Hey Vayniacs! Consider going back to yesterday’s show and leaving a comment. They’re within about 200 of the 1000 Gary wanted – it’s not too late, and I hate to see him so bummed!
February 22, 2008

Nick Lewis
Gary, I love dessert wines. Maybe it’s from my time living in Australia and drinking their “stickies”. I’ve had sauternes with foie gras and it is an amazing combination of flavors. I’d probably drink more sauternes if it wasn’t so damn pricey. So I look around for other botritis alternatives.
February 22, 2008

WineFellow
No sniffy sniff? Give it a smell? WTF?

I love Sauterne, but I hate spelling it. Excellent with the foie, especially if the foie has a little fruity compote action going on.

I feel bad about not commenting on the #2 show, just too busy to hit the site yesterday.
February 22, 2008

Skye
Sorry to see you down today, Gary.
I love sauternes, but I don’t get a chance to drink it that often.
I’d like to try it with some of that great cheese you were having.
Cheers.
February 22, 2008

CrazyManAndy
Yeah…that ending was pretty depressing, lol. Don’t be bummed Gary! Give it a little more time, I’m sure we’ll reach 1000! If not, I’ll go back and post enough comments to get us there .

Other than the handful of depressing moments, I actually enjoyed the show. Lots of good info, focused, and more cheese!

QOTD: Sauterne is a little rich for my blood (in other words, no, I’ve never had it). One day!

CMA
February 22, 2008

Christian
Never had one before. Missed the energy today, don’t let the lurkers get you down Gary! Next time I’ll just leave an extra 300 comments!
February 22, 2008

sharon
qotd: Can’t say as I have. They cost too much.

Aren’t bad moods satisfying, though? I thought it funny that you paired your Sauternes with the “blues”. Yum! Think I’ll run out and pick up a creamy roquefort.
February 22, 2008

bill ward
I have never tried Sauterne. I’ve always associated Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc with France. Never gave the dessert wines a thought! Ports, late harvest zin, viogner, etc from Cali is usually how “I’ve rolled.” This could be an interesting experience, but pricey. Thanks Gary!
February 22, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: Yeah, I’ve had a few Sauternes and I thought they were nice. In terms of dessert wines I tend to prefer late harvest vidals and rieslings, or icewine, but sauternes can be very good.

Sorry you’re so bummed gary! Maybe tomorrow will be better!
February 22, 2008

R Stark
Dad bought Sauternes long ago. The kids grew up enjoying these jewels. Looking through the cellar the other day I came across a ‘71 D’yquem. The last of a case!
PS: Mott, found a ‘64 Tokai 5 Putonos.
February 22, 2008

Sassodoro
I have a fair amount of Sauternes in my basement, but somehow Mrs. Sassodoro and I seldom end up drinking it. At the end of a meal we have generally had enough wine and aren’t looking for more. We’ll just have to find other occasions.

Too bad about not making 1000 comments. Still, the site is showing 780 at the moment and that is not to be sneezed at.
February 22, 2008

C
It will be ok Gary…I do like sauterne with foie
February 22, 2008

Martin
I can’t wait to get a half bottle for myself.