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 26, 2008

ScottyWed
Haven’t tried the Sauternes yet, but I will now. I’ve been happy to see a good selection of 375 ml bottles. I’ll pick up 1 for this weekend. Dude, cheer up. Your show still rocks.
February 25, 2008

Skol
I actually think Sauterne is great. I thought the 2001 Fargues was great. I did not get the chlorine thing at all. Do you think there was a problem with the bottle you tried?
February 25, 2008

Chuck
Haven’t tried a sauterne yet, but I think the color alone has convinced me to give it a try.
February 25, 2008

Kristen
Been having some problems connecting to the Internet so I only caught about 2/3 of yesterday’s show. Actually been behind in watching since I got sick too. I have confidence that the thunder will be back soon.

I love me some Sauternes. I’ve had 2 different producers- big fan of Ch Rieusac.
February 25, 2008

Panosh
I have never tried one yet, but made a note in my book in case I run across the opportunity.

Thanks GV
February 25, 2008

James
GV, I’ve only tried one Sauterne and was a little dissapointed. It had awesome fruit but I didn’t feel that it had the acid to balance it out. Your cheese and Sauterne pairing had my mouth watering so I’m going to hunt down a couple more and give them another go.
February 25, 2008

Will
I love the varietal, but there are not that many kosher Sauternes, but Yarden an Israeli producer makes a wonderful Noble Semmilon that is really interesting (esp 2003 vintage
February 25, 2008

john
WOW That was not good !!!!episode 442 ???? can you bring Gary Va-ner-chuck back to the show???? The next time you want 1000 comments i will post all 1000….
cheese was nice on the show .
February 25, 2008

Sangio
What happened? I watch every episode, but sometimes a whole week at a time. It’s kind of a gray morning, made even grayer by the somber mood. You are an upbeat guy, keep it up.

We are not going anywhere.

Thanks for all of the shows.
February 25, 2008

DJB
I’ve only had the pleasure of tasting one or two Sauternes. I loved them. Gary, I see we made it past 1000! Hope you get your thunder back! Thanks for all you do.
February 24, 2008

tuscanbob
Looks to me like you hit 1,000 chief…shake it off. I haven’t had any Sauternes yet but I put away a bottle of 2005 Chateau Filhot…I’ll wait till I’m 50 to pop that one…an ‘05 for 50.
February 24, 2008

chris the greek
Fella sooooooooo sorry for not adding a comment sooner on the 2 year ani, only getting to watch now, been very very busy at work.

The guilt game worked a peach on me.

QOTD: Love Sauternes, matches so well with foie gras.
Any thing that is politicaly incorrect to eat is fine by me. Love eating cute animals to.

Bambi anyone??

chris the greek
February 24, 2008

GalvezGuy
QOTD: Heck yeah, love the stuff. I tend to stick with the ones that run $35 and less for 375ml. At the end of a meal after the normal dry reds, these really refresh the palate. I also like Aussie stickies and PX from Spain as bargains in this type of wine.
February 24, 2008

knudwig
qotd: yes
February 24, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee !!!
Cheer Up already!!! Just back-checked Episode #412 & i see 1071
comments & counting…….. Ya just got to have patience wit’ da
“slow-pokes”……. Liked da Tutorial about Chateau de Fargues/Sauternes!

QOTD: Used to drink alot of Sauternes, but not much anymore. Kinda
lost me “sweet-tooth”……….
February 24, 2008

yowens
Hey GV- We only saw the birthday episode yesterday and therefore missed out on leaving a comment before this episode- but it looks like its over 1000 now! QOTD: Its my fav, but I can not say I’m real experienced in dessert wines
February 24, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Cheer up GV! Interesting show! Amazing to me the amount of people that watch the show and can’t take two seconds to leave a comment.

Q-Not had any, don’t currently drink much dessert wine.
February 24, 2008

Swedish T
QotD : Ofcourse I like Sauternes…there are other sweet wines that I enjoy much more but Sauternes can be really good…

Swedish T
February 23, 2008

Brian Johnson
GV,
Great episode. Catching up so I didn’t get a chance to leave a comment for the anniversary episode.
QOTD: Never had Sauternes before, but wife and I are going to a fancy French restuarant for our anniversary on the 26th and am thinking about seeking out a Sauternes if they have one. We almost always skip on the dessert, but this year we decided to skip on gifts for each other and just have a really nice dinner. Think it’s time to enjoy the evening and spend an extra hour trying some cheeses and hopefully a Sauternes after our meal.
February 23, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Thanks to whomever mentioned blue cheese drizzled with honey!!! Had some last night with a 2003 Rieussec,,,, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS pairing…. thank you so much
February 23, 2008

ERP
Good episode, I really enjoy watching the vertical tastings.
February 23, 2008

Michelle
Great show, GV…I love Sauternes. Have only tried 2, as they are not easily found in my area.
February 23, 2008

steve
rad show! sorry forgot to leave a comment yesterday!
February 23, 2008

RANDI
I enjoy desert wines, and love Sauternes! My Grandfather used to throw raisins in it???? Have you heard of this?

Gary..Im the SAME way, I wear my emotions on the outside. But we love you, and all your hard work and time spent is much appreciated… You know this, Im just reminding you.
xo
February 23, 2008

Machine
QOTD: I happen to know everything there is to know about Sauternes! I love Sauternes. I love Sauternes on pancakes. I love it on pizza. And I even take Sauternes and put a little bit in my hair when I’ve had a rough week. What do you think holds it up, slick?