Bordeaux Adventures Commence at Chateau Clinet – Episode #502

July 16, 2008

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Gary Vaynerchuk’s recent Bordeaux excursion brings him to Chateau Clinet in Pomerol, where he and the owner Ronan compare the historic 2005 to the unheralded 2006 vintage with some surprising results.

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• “Catching up on my episodes still. I haven’t had a bordeaux in a while…” by looper
• “Wonderful stuff. Thank you both Gary and Ronin for allowing us to be …” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2005
Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2006

Links mentioned in todays episode.

• Gary’s 2007 trip to Bordeaux when he first sampled the 2006 Bordeaux (Part 1)
• Gary’s 2007 trip to Bordeaux when he first sampled the 2006 Bordeaux (Part 2)

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1. July 17, 2008

   DARREL LAS VEGAS

   LOVE THESE BORDEAUX SHOWS

2. July 17, 2008

   Sharon

   Yup, it looks like a farm! The ‘05 Chateau Clinet is at $120 at this point. Eh, some day…
   QOTD: What’s wrong with French girls? Just wondering.

3. July 17, 2008

   Trey

   Great show, good to hear about the prospects of the 06’s

4. July 17, 2008

   Orion Slayer

   Cool show. It would be cool to visit a French wine maker and get a personal tour!

5. July 17, 2008

   BRIANI

   Great Show!
   Looking forward to seeing more from france!

   -Brian

6. July 17, 2008

   Brian

   Really like the episodes with guests. Especially the winemakers.

7. July 17, 2008

   jimkay

   Thanks for the show. QOTD: I’ll be sending my sister to Pomerol shortly.

   Seriously, the tour at the end was great. It’s amazing that such an anonymous looking landscape could be the home of such monumental wines.

8. July 17, 2008

   D-Cos And It Don't Stop

   Great episode, looking forward to some more WLTV’s with french winemakers. Great point about the there not being a great bargain with the pricing of the ‘06 Bordeauxs. Even with the winemakers bringing prices down 32% vs. the ‘05 vintage.

   I was just doing the math and looking at today’s $ vs. €, the $ is down about 16% vs. the € from one year ago today. So, we Americans only save about 16% vs. the ‘05 vintage. Damn weak dollar.

9. July 17, 2008

   Ken

   Picking up on DaveM’s suggestion, it would be great to see shows with great winemakers in each region of France.

10. July 17, 2008

    chris f

    thanks Gary! This was a great show as usual!

11. July 17, 2008

    Dan

    I’ve been a lurker for a long time down, and I’m coming out of the
    (lurker) closet!
    What a bold question of the day. Those French and their romanticism!

12. July 17, 2008

    Paryb

    QOTD: I’m going to forward this to my good friend, she’s single and cute, and would send me tons of Bordeaux wine…haha!

13. July 17, 2008

    VinoVixen

    oolala! I wish I were single & young

14. July 17, 2008

    SpoiledinCalbyPinot

    Makes me want to visit France!

15. July 17, 2008

    Beth

    Great insight on how technology (weather, etc.) has advanced to allow wine makers more control of their vineyard outcomes. Definitely something I have taken for granted.

16. July 17, 2008

    Tyler RM

    Great show. I’d love to visit Bordeaux!

17. July 17, 2008

    Lee W

    Are we looking for a bottle of the 2006 in the next “Secret Pack”?

18. July 17, 2008

    Christophe - Titus Vineyards

    Great show!

19. July 17, 2008

    Ian

    did anybody else notice that the episode was listed on the site and iTunes as episode 502, but the graphics said episode 503?

    Typo

20. July 17, 2008

    Peter Wood

    Good show. Never tried Clinet before, but am going to go and buy one soon to try it.

21. July 17, 2008

    JeffC

    Cool show. Thanks, really enjoyed it. QOTD: Hey how about a contest first Vayniac to hook Rohnan up with an American sweethheart wins a trip or a case or both???

22. July 17, 2008

    LauraG

    OMG – That is, without a doubt, the most adorable guest you have ever had. If I was not a married 42 year old mommy – I would send my “resume”!!!

    Gary, thanks for a great show. I absolutely love the format, and getting the inside scoop on a terrific small production wine. You are slowly turning me into a Bordeaux drinker despite myself. That’s some serious thunder!

    Happy/safe travels.

23. July 17, 2008

    Carlitos

    Gary,

    One of the best episodes in the recent past. I really look forward to the rest of your Bordeaux episodes.

24. July 17, 2008

    Colin

    GV – I really liked this show! Great to see you in France and hear from winemakers – invaluable stuff. QOTD – Get Ronan a Facebook account!

25. July 17, 2008

    Taylor

    Thanks for letting us know about the 06’s will pick up more of the futures this time around then last!

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