Australia vs France In A Chardonnay Battle

Australia vs France In A Chardonnay Battle – Episode #415

February 25, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk takes a look at two Chardonnay wines, one from Aussy and one from Burgundy, who will win?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2003 Vincent Girardin Meursault Poruzot DessusMeursault
2005 Tapanappa Chardonnay TiersAustralian Chardonnay

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February 25, 2008

T-Bag
Gotta actually say, I enjoyed the honesty in this episode, thanks GV!

Having said that, the battle of the $50 Chards? Something I will NEVER pull off myself.
February 25, 2008

Shawna
Just wanted to echo what everyone else has said — this was a great show! It helps to see what you DON’T like sometimes too!
February 25, 2008

Eli2Tyree
QOTD – last time I was really dissapointed – this episoode of WLTV!!!
February 25, 2008

NeutralAngel
QOTD: The last time that I was obnoxiously disappointed in regards to wine, was with a $25-30 bottle of Chianti Classico Riserva. It was very flat and one-dimensional. I was disappointed because Chainti Classico Riservas have long been my favorite wine. However, I believe that my palette is growing more experienced, and my tastes are changing. My being SO disappointed in this wine has actually spurred me into trying some new things! Not a bad thing at all!
February 25, 2008

lawschooldrunk
QOTD: probably the first time I tasted johnny walker blue label. talk about your let-downs! at 175-200 bones, you could easily get the same quality for 55 bones.

and I will take you up on your offer to arm wrestle- I will bring the thunder.

get fa’shnikin!
February 25, 2008

NB_SPAZZ
I see where the quick head-to-heads can work – especially since GV’s on travel. (Enjoy Florida.)
QOTD: The end of each and every Rutgers Univ sports season since, ummm, since at least 1976.
February 25, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
A little lesson in expectation is not always bad.
QOTD: had a laughing magpie that was scored well by RP that just wasn’t my cup of tea.
February 25, 2008

John J.
QOTD: Last night’s Oscars. So sad.
February 25, 2008

Garrett C.
Like the head-to-head idea!

QOTD: Last week I had a ‘97 Palms d’Or. You expect a little more out of a $120 champagne, but to me it had this cheap dollar-store-candy sweetness w/no complexity whatsoever. Huge letdown, man.
February 25, 2008

Arthur
Hi Gary

It almost sounds like the Mersault bottle has some mercaptan-related flaws. Don’t know what to say about the Tapanappa…

I gotta ask again: “Palate” or “Preference”?

QOTD: Not too many disappointments lately, I’m happy to report.
February 25, 2008

T. Holland
Sad episode. Will have to go back an watch some old episodes to make me smile.

QOTD: Not even close. Watching my beloved Pats not show up against the Giants in the Superbowl. The only sports loss that this comes close in recent memory was the Red Sox losing to the MFY in the 2003 “Aaron Boone” game. Obviously 1986 against the Mets still takes the cake for any Boston sports fan. I know that no one feels bad for us, but it was still a tough loss especially living in NY.
February 25, 2008

Ryan
You did the right thing. Even though you were afraid people would be depressed and not watch later this week, you still gave your honest opinion. That lets us know you can be trusted and therefore we shall watch! I saw on amazon you’ve got a book coming soon!

-british bulldog
February 25, 2008

Daniel O
This is why I watch this show: So that I am not disappointed by expensive bottles of wine that get high scores.

QOTD: I try not to dwell on disappointments, except to spur me on and motivate me to do better next time.
February 25, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
Meursault is my favorite White Burgundy appellation due to its chalky soil.
Excellent with rich butter sauces and Seafood. I’m not familiar with this domaine but anything with “Genevieve” or close is usually going to be awesome. 2003 is the famous hot year that should make a flabby and high alchohol Chardonnay. If you don’t want oak and you want a leaner Chard. then try a real Chablis Premier Cru. For fifty dollars I’d expect a memorable event and ask to save the label but price doesn’t always mean quality. This show just saved all of us $50 and disappointment so I’m happy I tuned in.

I don’t think I’ve ever tried a $50 Australian Chardonnay so I thought this would be a win for the old world. So much for assumptions. Imagine that this or any other wine cost over $100 and Tanzer et al rated it 95 points and you purchased it and it was flawed…Believe me it can happen. I like little wine shops that say we tasted every wine we sell on the shelves and we thought is was good enough to recommend to you. I taste a lot of wines each week and I’d say that about 1 out of 10 is a winner. Now I’m staying in the $25 and under category looking for value. Australia certainly has brought the thunder in that price range. France does too but you have to be careful in Burgundy and know your domaine as you can spend more and get less. That’s why ratings are quality points but not a guarantee…Try a Louis Latour Chardonnay from Ardeche for about $10 and enjoy life. Try something else from that domaine and see the value…Gary educates us and steers us away from pitfalls. Thanks G.V.
February 25, 2008

Eric
Disappointing wines, but a fun show. You handled it well.

QOTD: I’m a philadelphia sports fan. (See, I can’t even bring myself to use a capital p. It’s that disaPPointing!)
February 25, 2008

Lenny
QOTD

I opened a bottle of my everyday red wine, and removed a glass. Then I sealed it up with my new vacuum sealer I got for Christmas, The next day the wine was awful!!! Normally it will last several days. Not sure why the bad taste, but have not used the vacuum sealer since.
February 25, 2008

drew
great show!
February 25, 2008

dustin
cool idea for this weeks shows. . . look forward to seeing more match-ups
February 25, 2008

Katherine
Aw, bummer. Keep on trying, I’m sure you’ll get some good ones this week.
February 25, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – Well, I will still root for and support Andy Pettitte, but I am really disappointed with his connection to HGH…
February 25, 2008

TennLee
Qotd: Real dissapointment? Not much to complain about, maybe that a couple bottles of Petrus cost more than my old truck?
February 25, 2008

sgevurtz
love the idea of the battles! can’t wait for the rest of the week.
February 25, 2008

Tmas
Came to your store this weekend and purchased the Portuguese Feital Alvarinho Dorado you recommended on the birthday episode. GREAT PICK! Tasted like vanilla poundcake and worth the double-deuce.

QOTD: Getting a flat tire on the way to your store and only having 15 minutes to shop.
February 25, 2008

Boog
QOTD: I was obnoxiously dissappointed that I didn’t win that $270 Million Mega-Millions Lotto drawing last week. Now I have to keep going to work.
February 25, 2008

RANDI
Part of the honest show you give is to say when a wine is bad…that it IS bad.. So, thank you for another great show…More wines are to come..

QOTD: Disappointments….well, theres a few, but let us not dwell..