Bordeaux Adventures Commence at Chateau Clinet

Bordeaux Adventures Commence at Chateau Clinet – Episode #502

July 16, 2008

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2005
Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2006

Links mentioned in todays episode.

218 Responses

July 16, 2008

waibeans
got to it FIRST!!!
July 16, 2008

Sam
Great episode. Keep at it Gary!!! Thanks,
July 16, 2008

BruceP
Top Ten. First time!
July 16, 2008

manonthemoon
Top 5
July 16, 2008

David K
THIRD
July 16, 2008

dc7
Pomerol! Love these on the road shows!
July 16, 2008

David Dickinson
Love Bordeaux!
July 16, 2008

JJ
7th
July 16, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 10…Woo Hoo!!!!!
July 16, 2008

Deano
top 10 FTW
July 16, 2008

Kurt
We does it say episode 503 on the intro… we are only at 502.
July 16, 2008

Ben N.
Top 10!!!
July 16, 2008

Bryan Garcia
loved it. where is your mic, gary?? i liked that more.
July 16, 2008

JudeMurphy
QOTD- aww come on, man! French chicks are better than American’s any day!
Go local! haha.

Can’t wait to check out Chat. Clinet!
July 16, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: I don’t know any good American chicks, except mine, and you can’t have her. =)
July 16, 2008

Glen E
Gotta check out Bourdeaux someday.
July 16, 2008

J Wo
Hook Ronan up with Lindsay Lohan, she needs a stable man in her life.
July 16, 2008

JamesUK
QOTD: My chick’s an English rose mon ami, the very best kind. Take a trip over the channel and you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice!
July 16, 2008

BobZ
Great episode. Definitely Top Ten.
July 16, 2008

John R.
I liked the little tour at the end. Great episode!
July 16, 2008

Trav
Awesome man. But did you really say “wee-fee” you noob!
July 16, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD…sory dude can’t help you.
July 16, 2008

Omallley
nice!

Love Bordeaux shows! And good to see the ‘06 is up to form…
July 16, 2008

Deano
Gary great episode. Those both sound like some good wines.
July 16, 2008

SarahB
What a coincidence. Your looking for an American girl and I’m looking for a French Chateau owner. Seriously though, we’d be great together if I could just get rid of my boyfriend.
July 16, 2008

Chris Schmidt
QOTD: I will trade you my wife for 4 cases of ‘05 Bordeaux…just kidding…5 cases??
July 16, 2008

Rossodio
Hey Gary, great show — but it was kind of hard to hear Ronan… I’m going to see if I can snag up a couple of bottles of the ‘04 Clinet.
July 16, 2008

nuhi
Petty lurker reporting.
Don’t know if I help by posting this but it was little distracting listening to the cameraman (Ian?) breathing, he was kinda too close to the mic.

Other than that I have only praises, great show.
July 16, 2008

Indigo
Great show, can’t wait to visit the area.
July 16, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Wish I was 20 years younger, so I could age those wines!
July 16, 2008

Susan
Gary, LOVE Bordeaux!!!!!!!
July 16, 2008

rvensel
liked the show, maybe I splurge and try an 06 bordeuax. can someone explain the obcession(sp?) with being in the top 10 please.

QOTD: Sorry I can’t find one, an I live here, best of luck though.
July 16, 2008

BargePlus
This is the type of episode I really enjoy. Not only do you get to (virtually) taste the wines, but the particular wines that you are enjoying are put into perspective, i.e. the particular winery & region. Great stuff; keep it up Gary V.
July 16, 2008

JD
This is definitely a hard QOTD to answer. Maybe he could have Kevin Rose if he and Gary ever break up. Kidding… much love.
July 16, 2008

Tooch
really enjoyed this episode – i will forward it to my sister…she might be interested.

wow, that would be sweet if my sister married into the Clinet vineyard…
July 16, 2008

cameron w
Good fun, I think I’ll really anjoy these Bordeaux shows. I really like the ending shots of the vineyards, it’s great to see them and get a sense of the terroir. I’d welcome more of that.
July 16, 2008

Hido
Great show Gary! I would love to see more shows that include the winery owners and wine makers. Great insight! That being said, I wouldn’t want that to happen at the expense of the shows from the office where you really break down the wines. Those are the shows where you bring the true thunder.
July 16, 2008

Jimmy T
Bordeaux, gotta get me some.
July 16, 2008

Andrew
QOTD ~ Sorry I’m not your type.
July 16, 2008

RANDI
Bonjour Ronan!!!
Je M’appelle Randi
C’est un plaisir de vous rencontrer!
Ahhh…Une autre raison j’adore la France..

Oh yeah..hey Gary.. LOLOLOL
July 16, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

I am a huge fan of Clinet and have a few btls of the ‘04 laying down right now. I love the merlot driven right bank of Bordeaux.

QOTD: sorry, can’t help ya there…

–RH
July 16, 2008

NJ-Vettester
QOTD: Sorry dude, not my type.
July 16, 2008

TLR
Great show!

QOTD – Go with a Japanese wife. Married one this Jan and she is AWESOME!
July 16, 2008

tinman9
Good show, I can’t wait until I have the money to grab a couple bottles of really nice Bordeaux. Right now I’m stuck in that $40 and under price range and honestly most of the time they are under $25 a bottle. I’ve been able to find some good stuff at that price point though. Probably why I like California Zinfandel so much is because the California Cabs and the French reds I’m drinking aren’t good enough examples of that particular varietal or region. Ahhh yes, interesting indeed Daniel son.
July 16, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Sorry my daughter is to young for you….

Cool show GV love seeing you in your element….
July 16, 2008

Slushpuppy
Smell it first!
July 16, 2008

mike76
You lucky bastard! I’d love to be tasting though all the great estates of pomerol. Looking forward to more episodes from the mother land!
July 16, 2008

John Farrin
LOVE the Bordeaux episodes but I’m not totally sure that the French are quite ready for you.

QOTD: Son of a Bitch! My sisters are way to old for him and my daughter’s happily married and pregnant. I just can’t catch a break
July 16, 2008

gracem
Pastry and wine, we’d make the perfect couple.
July 16, 2008

BobbyTiger
For a percentage of the Chateau, I’ll be your girlfriend. That aside…….why are you conducting the show inside a very large oak barrel? Pretty hard to hear you’all. Really enjoyed the tour of the winery. Could use more.
July 16, 2008

Rick D
Great show. I’ve got to find some Chateau Clinet 2005. I am relatively new to wine (less than 2 years)and I have been truly enjoying both Bordeaux and Southern Rhone. Too bad the Euro is kicking our butts which prices many French wines out of my reach except for special occasions. Still looks like some Bordeaux futures should be in my near future.

QOTD: Let me introduce Ronan to my 28 year old daughter, she is a dish, a spitting image of her mom. Unfortunately she does not drink wine, but I would gladly drink her share.
July 16, 2008

mark b
Great show; definitely like to see more shots “in the field”
July 16, 2008

Jay
Always fun hearing gary alongside someone with a French accent.
July 16, 2008

David
I Love this type of Episode! Good interview. Great insight to the wine maker and what he was thinking, very cool!

QOTD – I have a great friend living in D.C. who is not freaking intellegent and very also hot! Ronan, you email me back and I’ll get you two in touch, I think she may even be traveling to Spain soon on business, and your are only a quick hop,skip and a jump from there…;)
July 16, 2008

Tom L
Unbelieveable episode. I’ve never been to France, but Gary has taken me there. I tought there was supposed to be some big surprize at the end of the episode, but maybe that’s coming later.

QOTD: You can’t have my daughters.
July 16, 2008

Anthony L.
Very cool interview. How about a full tour of a vineyard on a future episode
July 16, 2008

brorjace
Nice show, liked the little bit at the end too.

I hope your search for an American Girl works out!
July 16, 2008

Mark Tolerico
This was great, would love to see more shows with Gary on tour at different wineries… not only Bordeaux, but other parts of the world as well.
July 16, 2008

manonthemoon
QOTD: None that I know of, sorry.
July 16, 2008

Bob
great Show. A Bordeaux is a Bordeaux is a Bordeaux.
July 16, 2008

Christine (cflo)
Very sexy show! I love the French and French wine!
July 16, 2008

KenW
I’d take David up on that if I were you Ronin! Free delivery!!!

Love the tours. Great show guys!
July 16, 2008

Jay
Can’t help you with the American girlfriend issue, but a fun episode. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
July 16, 2008

Withnail
Great ep! Look forward to more on-location Bordeaux.
QOTD: n/a
July 16, 2008

Susan
QOTD: I am getting my passport ready as we speak…….
July 16, 2008

Pete G
Great job. Loved the on scene locale. Very good descriptors on the wine/wine making.

QOTD: can’t help ya Roman. My mom and sis are spoken for.
July 16, 2008

DougO
Vaynerchuk, you have the best job in the world. Tooling around France drinking wine, you’re one lucky SOB!
July 16, 2008

David Harris
The ‘in the field’ shows are my favorite.
July 16, 2008

wine-ot
it’s safe to say i live outside my means when it comes to wine!!! thank you WL didn’t pull the Clinet trigger however
July 16, 2008

Yvette W
Ah, Bordeaux, you are lucky Gary! Great episode, and thanks for the look around the vineyard. I’ve heard that in some parts of Bordeaux the vineyards have been passed down so much that there could be hundreds of owners in a few acres of land.
July 16, 2008

Dominus
This “kid” runs a chateau? Please . . . and he’s looking for a girlfriend? Stick with the wine my man, it’s much easier on you, trust me.

That aside, a great show. I lovvvvve Bordeaux and it doesn’t get much better than this.

QOTD: Do you like the Colts?

Cheers
July 16, 2008

Daniel O
Hehehe… Sorry, I can’t help with the American girlfriend request.

Great show!

Was the show uploaded incorrectly? It’s supposed to be #502, but the opening was “Episode #503″.

Looking forward to seeing more!
July 16, 2008

sam
Interesting show. Full of info. It’s good to have a winemaker share his knowledge about the background of wine-making. Drinking wine, a lot is taken for granted…A lot of work goes into producing a fine product. Makes you wonder about all the made-in-China crap most americans (and quebeckers) are overly used to.

Great shout-out to all the people involved in wine-making that go unnoticed and unheared of. Next time we open any bottle of wine, we should thank the un-named…
July 16, 2008

M
QOTD: I’m too old. And I’m married. Good luck.

Good show.

We bought 2005 Bordeaux but no big names. Nothing very expensive. Hopefully it’s good enough for our palates.
July 16, 2008

David M Roberts
Gary – You are living large. You are a rogue and a rapscallion.. or so says Sir Gary. And where is he? We need a dose of chastisement as only Sir Gary can bring.
July 16, 2008

neutron212
Very cool show looks like an awsome trip BUT my spoof viedo is in and it has a ton thunder all you people should check it out on You Tube
July 16, 2008

kaybee
Beautiful show and lots of fun.

QoTd
Good luck on the search for the girlfriend. But– she must like Bordeaux.
July 16, 2008

Paulie D
What the heck – he is looking for an American girlfriend and I want a European girlfriend. How does that work?: You want what is unique and sometimes can’t have – like 05 Bordeaux first growths.
July 16, 2008

GrapeStuff
Looking forward to your BDX tripe videos!!!
July 16, 2008

Kreepy Freek
I love me some Bordeaux. I want to try this. Anyway, cant help you with the GF thing, sorry man
July 16, 2008

WineWoman
Would love to be drinking that ‘05 right now.

QOTD: He’s a cute guy….however, I’m married and probably 20 years older than him.
July 16, 2008

Moselman
Gary, I hope you slipped Ronan one of Pipes’ cards. I think she deserves to be in a threesome with Susan and Paulie vying for a Dionysian prize. And were he interested, I could probably find that Dionysiac a trio of CC Vaniacs, too â€“ from right here in the Okanagan!
And who was the urbane “Shadowman”; is that what you called him?

Superb show!!
July 16, 2008

Little Jonny H
This stuff is fantastic. Getting to see a bit of the different wine regions of the world without having to leave my apartment is awesome. However, it won’t be enough to keep me from visiting a lot of them in person!

QOTD: Unless you like guys for girlfriends, I am of no use. I guess I could hook you up… but I’m guessing you will be getting at least 100 offers!
July 16, 2008

pawncop
A great episode, as most are. I agree that additional tours of vineyards and wineries would be great.

QOTD – Best of luck, my hooking up days are soooooo long past.
July 16, 2008

C-Lo
That was a nice episode GV, I really enjoyed it. I need to get back to France to visit more wine country. QOTD: you know it’s funny that Ronan would mention wanting an American girlfriend, because throughout the whole episode I was thinking “I need a cute French boyfriend just like him.” Hook a sister up GV! Keep it real.
July 16, 2008

Kevin
LOVE the ’sur place’ show. WICKED. I will keenly await the rest of this ’series’. PLEASE, do more shows like this.

QOTD: My wife might object, but if the wine’s that good…[kidding]
July 16, 2008

Jaybird
Hope you got some more of the 05 so you can sell at Wine Library, I won’t drag my ass this time if you did.
July 16, 2008

Scott EJ
Yea…I’m pumped about ‘06. Very cool show.

QOTD: Can’t help ya.
July 16, 2008

senator
More “in the vinyard” videos!
July 16, 2008

Alex K
Gary, stop selling yourself out. You look un-natural somehow… You are the best when you are not pushing yourself to promote things. You are the best when you just talk about things you love. It will bring you money. Dont worry.
July 16, 2008

t_moderne
Left a comment; now send me my wristband.
Thanks for another episode.
July 16, 2008

PJ
Great episode. Loved the atmosphere.
July 16, 2008

thefanjestic
good times! Wish I had a bottle to taste!
July 16, 2008

Wes M
Great show.

QOTD: I’m working on that problem myself. However, if I’m successful first, I’d be willing to trade for a case of ‘05
July 16, 2008

Robin C
Loved the show. I’ll have to watch it again – the French accent was a little difficult for me to understand. But American women love French accents.
QOTD: I hear there are a lot of Americans in Paris.
July 16, 2008

KW
Another great episode! Looking forward to some 06 Bordeaux.
July 16, 2008

Michael
great episode! like these types of changes to the format. look forward to more like this.
July 16, 2008

Adam J
I wish I had the pocketbook to land some Bordeaux. Loving all the guests lately.
July 16, 2008

Darlene O.
Lovely…
July 16, 2008

Kelly Goff
Love seeing the tour of the vineyards and hearing about the background of these wines!

QOTD: If I were you, I would stick to European girls. Being an American girl, I know what I am talking about!
July 16, 2008

Marc
Mott…beg, plead, threaten, do all you can to get GV to buy 2 mics!! It would be nice to actually hear clearly what is being said.
July 17, 2008

Justin Viger
I’d like to go there for a wine trip!
July 17, 2008

Adam J
Man I really love these on site bordeaux shows, they are awesome. As far as the QOTD I cant help you, sorry. WOW I just noticed that there is another Adam J vayniac! That or I posted a comment on this episode already that I dont remember.
July 17, 2008

brent
Need to go on a wine trip!
July 17, 2008

Mason
Love the Bordeaux shows, Gary. It’s great seeing the vineyard as well, and listening to the owner/winemaker talk about the 2 vintages. Great show. Wish I could find this stuff around here…
July 17, 2008

Paul V
Fantastic show Gary. I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of this series.
Hopefully one day I’ll get to take a wine tasting tour of Europe.
One day.
… one day…
July 17, 2008

TeeKay
Hi Gary, very interesting show.
QOTD: I think I am not qualified.
July 17, 2008

TeeKay
Hi Gary, interesting show. Thanks.
July 17, 2008

Phil G
the wine sounds great… can’t help you from the girl front… but if you come spend some time in NYC, you;ll probably meet plenty of ladies!
July 17, 2008

terroirist
QOTD- Hmm.. Help me find an French girlfriend and I try to help you find an American one. Haha. I wish.. Nice episode. I would love to visit wine country Bordeaux or Southern France. Why did you not have the lavalier mics on? You would have not picked you the echo? Anyway.. I would love to try those wines.

aka Mike in Nebraska.
July 17, 2008

rimarfish
Excellent show!
July 17, 2008

Richard Ritter
Gary behaved himself somewhat in this episode, maybe due to the fact that he wasn’t in his own digs. The sound is horrific. Splurge for some quality mics for cryin’ out loud, and quit tourturing us please. I loved that Ronan was genuinely interested in the scores, a good indication of the clout that Gary is carrying in his reviews.

QOTD: Stay single. I don’t think too many women would pass on the French wine chateau owner thing. Milk it for all it’s worth.
July 17, 2008

medo
Classic show! Would love to try the 05 Clinet, but it is around 100â‚¬ in Germany.
July 17, 2008

Withnail
Great stuff – enjoyed it.
July 17, 2008

Brian Barrick
Great show, especially the vineyard mini-tour at the end. I’ll have to stop at Chateau Clinet if I ever make it over to Bordeaux.
July 17, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD: ….Uuuuuhhh?
July 17, 2008

Smahlatz
Gary, Gary, Gary – Math needs work. 2005 100% up on 2004. Coming down 32% from 2005 price leaves the price only 36 pts up on 2004, not 68. (eg say 2004 = 100 which makes 2005 100% up = 200. 32 down from 200 is 136 – 136 is 36% up on the original 2004 price of 100). But I’m guessing you’ve got some good people doing your finances Numbers are of value somewhere, though as you say, not necessarily with assessing wine attractiveness.
July 17, 2008

Fatdoi
nice one….. back to the show i used to watch…..
July 17, 2008

DFC
Love the show Gary…Believe it or not I have never had a wine from Bordeaux. But, now I am going to have to seek some out and try them…..
July 17, 2008

TWalk
Digging the ep. GV…….Unfortunately I dont ship women across national borders
July 17, 2008

Terrance
It’s too bad that 05 has irrevocably raised the prices of Bordeaux, but it’s good to hear 06 is so good.

But a skilled, charming French winemaker shouldn’t have to make a call to WLTV listeners for an American gf.
July 17, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Not a chick.. Sorry.
July 17, 2008

Alfredhayes
Great show.

QOTD: Sorry dude… No dice here..
July 17, 2008

Tom Jones
Great show!

QOTD: Sorry can’t really help with the girl friend thing
July 17, 2008

NC Carl
Great episode, very informational…love this type of show!
July 17, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
What a cool show!!! Great guest! I am so jealous of your trips to Bordeaux.

Q-I know plenty of chicks that would like to meet Ronan.
July 17, 2008

Steven E
QOTD: I would look for more than just ‘American’, you could do better as far as girlfriends go :} That is my answer is far as the question goes. Worst QOTD that I’ve seen so far.

BTW: Love the end of the video when we get to see the vineyards, etc. Good stuff.
July 17, 2008

Mike
Nice show. Loved the insight into the ‘06 and ‘07 vintage.
July 17, 2008

Not A Lurker N E More
A great Show ! Much better than #500, but not as good as #499. I especially liked the way Ronan grinned when you rated the wines. I really enjoy the shows when you have a guest to bounce off of. You and Kramer were a couple of madmen on 499, but it made for a great show. Keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching. Oh Yeah, the wines were good too !
July 17, 2008

Karen
HI G.V. –Lovely show as usual. Being a not yet betrothed woman, the QOTD is awesome! Single, 32, available in Columbus, OH, and loves great wine. Did I mention my winning smile? Feel free to pass along my info.! Cheers.
July 17, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: I was joking with a young lady I know, that happens to be fluent in French, about this episode. After she saw Ronan she insisted that I recommend her to him. So Ronan, if you want a knock-out Blonde, just graduated law student from Minnesota, Sarah says her passport is up to date.

Great episode.
July 17, 2008

Sassodoro
QOTD. Ummm.
July 17, 2008

CBone
That QOTD was terrific! I would say that, as a French owner of a Chateau in France who makes delicious wine. he should have very little trouble finding an American girlfriend. Good luck to him!
July 17, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: Sorry, can’t help you there. Maybe send me a few bottles of your best and that might help.
July 17, 2008

Andy
Alaways love the scenery in Bordeaux….. Definitely old world..
Thanks G for the info on Bordeaux … I really like right bank wine.
July 17, 2008

margaux's
Funny I am an American woman looking for a boyfriend who is a French winemaker…. looks breath taking there. Great show!!
July 17, 2008

DaveM
Love the change of scenery and the vertical tasting! Any chance of a trip to Chateauneuf-du-pape this year??

QOTD: Seriously, all you need to do is fly to NY, you’ll have a girlfriend by the end of your first night.
July 17, 2008

Paryb
Love it Gary!
July 17, 2008

Daniel
good insight into the 2006 vintage. jealous of the trip to france!
July 17, 2008

Lb in KS
Really like when you take us to the vineyards. Would love seeing more of the farming of wine. Great show.
July 17, 2008

Kristen
So glad you’re putting up videos of your Bordeaux trip GV! This really makes me want to get to France ASAP- can’t wait for my internship now!

QOTD: DÃ©solÃ©e Ronan, je n’ai pas des suggestions…les amÃ©ricaines, c’est surfait je pense.

Mais 26 ans et vous gÃ©rez ce vignoble! Incroyable! C’est bizarre…je serai tout prÃ¨s de Pommerol cet automne pour un stage Ã Saillans avec un vigneron!
July 17, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: For a case of Chateau Clinet, you can have my WIFE!
July 17, 2008

Sofia
I really enjoyed this episode!! Thanks for sharing it Gary!!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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???
July 17, 2008

Peter Wood
Good show. Never tried Clinet before, but am going to go and buy one soon to try it.
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
July 17, 2008

Christophe - Titus Vineyards
Great show!
July 17, 2008

Lee W
Are we looking for a bottle of the 2006 in the next “Secret Pack”?
July 17, 2008

Tyler RM
Great show. I’d love to visit Bordeaux!
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.
July 17, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
Makes me want to visit France!
July 17, 2008

VinoVixen
oolala! I wish I were single & young
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!
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!
July 17, 2008

chris f
thanks Gary! This was a great show as usual!
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.
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. â‚¬, the $ is down about 16% vs. the â‚¬ from one year ago today. So, we Americans only save about 16% vs. the ‘05 vintage. Damn weak dollar.
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.
July 17, 2008

Brian
Really like the episodes with guests. Especially the winemakers.
July 17, 2008

BRIANI
Great Show!
Looking forward to seeing more from france!

-Brian
July 17, 2008

Orion Slayer
Cool show. It would be cool to visit a French wine maker and get a personal tour!
July 17, 2008

Trey
Great show, good to hear about the prospects of the 06’s
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.
July 17, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
LOVE THESE BORDEAUX SHOWS
July 17, 2008

RachelS
I will volunteer to be Ronan’s sweetheart. I’m young and goodlooking…he’s young and goodlooking…it’s a match made in wine land. Give him my info Gary!
July 17, 2008

Grapedigger
Great “field” show…Man, you’ve got one sweet job!. Cheers
July 17, 2008

anna
gary, you’re torturing me. if i only had a cellar, you know where my stimulus check would be going.

qotd: i must admit, he is fairly adorable. i don’t speak french, but my spanish and catalan are good, and i’m fairly adorable myself.
July 17, 2008

Susan
Gary & Ian -Somehow, the sound on this one is better than #503. I am sure you were in a different room……..too much room echo in #503.
July 17, 2008

Susan
BTW- LOVE the tour at the end!!!!!!!!
July 17, 2008

johnmaki
Good show, but I think they’re going to try to raise their prices now.
I have no daughters, only 2 sons. Can’t help the winemaker! john
July 17, 2008

Evan R.
Good show. You didn’t give them any wristbands? Do they not wear them in Bordeaux?
July 17, 2008

Ben N.
I love Bordeaux keep them coming!
July 18, 2008

Pat Sissons
ahhh lucky guy, touring around france tasting wine, lucky guy indeed!
July 18, 2008

Rhonda
dang, too bad I just got married!! you are one lucky dude Gary V
July 18, 2008

Oregon Jim
Just a great show.

My daughter might be willing to come out to Clinet and taste some wines (chaperoned by her father, of course.) 26, CPA, loves wine, beautiful. (she might want to be consulted before I recommend her and she is in Hong Kong this week. So I will get back to you.
July 18, 2008

Chief Tootles.
After all the hoopla about ‘05, it’s nice to still see someone talking-up a ffew other Bordeaux vintages.
QOTD-Can’t help yuh there, I’m a dude.
July 18, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: BORDEAUX! Best of luck with reeling in an American girlfriend…
July 18, 2008

akellner
Great show, Ronan is adding a new face to Bordeaux. You seemed very caught off guared about the 2006, maybe ‘06 could be the “rebound” vintage after ‘05.

QOTD: Amazing American guys find French women sexy and French guys are looking for American women, the grass is always greener…
July 18, 2008

glenn
great show! wish i had bought more Clinet now!

QotD: can we pimp out jaime?
July 18, 2008

RobRx
Gary these shows are sooo great. I have wanted to tour Bordeaux all my adult life. It feels like I am visiting with you. Keep them coming!
July 18, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G & Ronan, Grrreaaat Episode !!! Interesting info on the Bordeaux
vintages, etc.!!

QOTD: Yo Ronan, With your “Credentials”, Ya’ll have da pick of da Litter…
July 18, 2008

ChezJim
Just AWESOME! Great show. I need more Bordeaux.
July 18, 2008

GatorGunner
Great show….I’m jealous!
July 18, 2008

sr. don julio
ALRIGHT… cool French dude and G’s never ending enthusiasm= one damn good show!
July 18, 2008

Achilles Mike
I really enjoyed this type of show and learned alot. I wish we could all go to Bordeaux. Just a note on the Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2005- its currectly selling in France for about 60 bones and here its 120!! Wow how our dollar sucks!
July 18, 2008

Melissa
really cool show; the wines sounded fantastic. oh + btw i’m a single american girl who wouldn’t mind a french boyfriend… haha
July 18, 2008

DAve A
great show.
July 18, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Lovely episode.

QOTD: Try Cyprus girls
July 18, 2008

SteveW
Great show, how can’t you like a show filmed at the great Ch. Clinet!
July 18, 2008

Natalia
Fun show Gary! I will be studying in the south of France this winter and I’ll definitely make a point of visiting Bordeaux and Ronan…who by the way is a cutie
July 18, 2008

amgryger
Great show! I really enjoy the shows filmed at wineries.
July 18, 2008

kjdion
love the shows with guest.
July 18, 2008

Cheech
Gary, loved watching you enjoy wines that I will never try. Maybe you can offer them at your store so we can order them. Love you ,
Cheech
July 19, 2008

Askold Shegedyn
These are great episodes. You should do some more in Burgundy, South of France, Germany, Chile, etc… You could put them on the Travel channel or Food Network
July 19, 2008

248-N8
Good episode… Its becoming more and more obvious that I need to try these ’05s. And good luck with the girl! I can’t imagine it will be too difficult.
July 19, 2008

JR Moreau
Ronan is a pimp!

I hope hope hope to get my hands on some Bordeaux soon!
July 19, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Will have to get some 06 Clinet. The 05 I bought and tasted will take forever to develop. An American girlfriend hm. Bet there are some single women who would be interested from this board alone.
July 19, 2008

Dan-o
Absolutement un bon show!
J’aime France.
J’aime le couture!
J’aime le vin!
J’aime les femmes!
Now in English – Great show!
Can’t help with the girlfriend!
But for those people who are not fans of France and the culture, you are missing the boat – they have it nailed!
July 20, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Let me introduce you to my sister…never mind that she’s married my new brother!
July 20, 2008

Kezza
QOTD: Too funny.. I was just thinking ‘How do I find a cute French winemaker like Ronan?’ pssst… cute single American girl who LOVES food and wine here!
July 20, 2008

Stevo
I love these on site vineyard shows! Keep it rolling.
July 21, 2008

MattUD
Cool show. Good luck finding an American girl, shouldn’t be tough, they love the accent.
July 21, 2008

Mike L
A European guy with a heavy accent should have nooooooooo problem at all finding an American woman. Trust me!

I love these shows, Gary. I just want to grab some of that old country air and just bottle it up!
July 22, 2008

Raybo
QOTD – Dude, can’t help you with the honey for free. If I get you a girl, how much free wine do I get???
July 23, 2008

RONAN CLINET
Thanks for your nice comments, and sorry for my HEAVY accent. I am sure I will improve it with my future girlfriend!
July 23, 2008

David Dadekian
I’ve been away for a week catching up now. Looks like I’m behind on some good stuff.
July 23, 2008

GR8wine
What a blast – making it real on location with real winemakers. I like this format. When you do a follow-up we’ll have to see the new girlfriend!
July 30, 2008

jason
great show, love the pomerol
qotd – do you have a sister?
August 1, 2008

AR
Hello guys,

IÂ´m interested in putting into my ipod some of your episodes, how can I do that?
August 11, 2008

yowens
Awesome show, Doing shows like this helps me remember specific producers much better than just drinking a bunch of wines back in the Jers.
November 8, 2008

Ray Barnes
Excellent show…and the brief video tour at the end was very nice. I wish there had a been a tasting and evaluation of the 2004 as well.
December 5, 2008

Wim demeester
Great show, very dynamic I had the opportunity to taste the clinet 2006 and it was a complete shock for me, never expected a 2006 would be so good. Now i just need to score the 2005.

keep up the good work !
January 16, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Wonderful stuff. Thank you both Gary and Ronin for allowing us to be a part of that. QOTD: Cant help you there, yet. Im doing my own fruitless search. Maybe if I find me one I cant get her to take a friend of hers with us and we can visit your chateau.
June 15, 2009

looper
Catching up on my episodes still. I haven’t had a bordeaux in a while and it is time to go to the cellar for some pure french culture! Nice episode.
How about the fantastic deals on 04s still available!!! Just for example, Clinet = ‘04 $75, ‘05 $185, ‘06 $135