Top 2 Wines From The Book

Top 2 Wines From The Book – Episode #514

August 6, 2008

From classy surroundings at Chateau Doisy Vedrines, Gary Vaynerchuk re-tastes the top 2 wines from his book.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Cos D’estournel 2005
Chateau Doisy Vedrines Sauternes 2005

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July 23, 2009

Anders
Just watched this episode and then checked if you can get de Doisy here in Sweden. well Yes you can if you hurru. There are 4 halfbottles left and they cost 22 bones each. How do I know that. Well we have a state monopoly (Systembolaget) and they have an online database.

Nice show. BTW Château Cos d’Estournel 2005 goes for 235 bones and there are 32 bottles available. You can only buy them in stores, not online
April 6, 2009

Dutch
Haven’t had a chance to try a Doisy-Vedrines, which, btw, is technically a Barsac, not a Sautern.

But I have had 2003 Riussac and 2003 Lafaurie-Peyraguey, both grand, with the Riussac having the better acidity.
January 17, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Wow. Big times wines there Gary. Im lucky enough to have a bottle of the 05 Estrounel stashed away, and now that you had to throw that 1G number at me, Im not so sure Im going to drink it! Sell sell sell! ….nah, ill probably pop it some day. Wouldnt mind trying to grab that sauternes as well. I already own 3 05’s so I hope they rock it as well. QOTD: Ive had two in restaurants, but I cant remember their names. Both rocked. One 1998 Piere d’ Arche I bought at the store but I think it was corked when I tasted it. I dont know for sure but it was just off.
September 30, 2008

Casey Lee
qotd- never had the chance to have a sauterene before, im fairly new to wine. . have alot of dark reds though.ive never even had a White wine at all. . . ill be trying one soon and i hope the one i purchase is a good one.
the lychee aroma you pointed out really caught my ear .. i love lychee fruit one of my favorites to eat i really enjoy them ..gosh i wish i could try that wine. haha
thanks gary (two thumbs up)
September 5, 2008

yowens
If I can pull together the bones I may hunt a bottle of the Estournel. QOTD: I did have one, I cant remember the name but it rocked. I kept thinking of creme brulee while I was drinking it.
August 29, 2008

JudeMurphy
Haven’t tasted a sauternes. Just haven’t come around to it yet!
I want to taste that one now though!
August 21, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Excellent episode – totally agree with the Sauternes and the Hungarian Tokei!

QOTD: Can’t remember which 2 I had as its been a while – need to have some more !!
August 17, 2008

Andrew D
Fantastic Gary

QOTD: favourite Sauternes?? I’ve drunk quite a few, but of particular note. Too be honest nothing compares with De Bortoli Noble One from Australia … (especially for value for money).

Cheers
Andrew
August 14, 2008

Matt
Best sauternes ever tasted: Guiraud 01 & 03
August 12, 2008

Sharon
I’ve tasted one Sauternes and found it luscious. Will try more in the future, I’m sure!
August 12, 2008

Logan
Cool episode Gary!

QOTD: haven’t had Sauterne before (that I remember at least), but I’ll definitely get a bottle next time I’m drinking white wine!
August 11, 2008

SeaSybarite
QOTD: Easy. 1989 Rieussec, hands down. I’d tried other Sauternes before, even d’Yquem (1980), but this stuff blew my mind. The balance of acid, botrytis, and length is truly profound. Gary, if you’ve never tried it, please do, and you’re welcome for the suggestion! It beat Doisy 1988, Lafaurie -Peyraguey 1986, Guiraud 1989, and Coutet 1990.
August 11, 2008

Alfredhayes
Question OTD: I’ve had one at a diner party but have forgotten the producer. T’was very good though.

Quote OTD: “99-point effort” wow. 99 pts. ridonculous.
August 11, 2008

RobRx
1990 Ch. Suidaraut. I have been drinking a case of splits of this wine for over 15 years now (3 1/2 bottles left). I have seen it evolve from primarily fruity, apricot flavors to now more intense caramel flavors. The evolution is fascinating! Also a plug for 1983 d’Yquem sticky and amazing.
August 10, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Jordan, The Riviere Russe, 1983 – a sauterne style dessert wine
I can seldom make it to a dessert wine – can’t drink that much alcohol – except at wine dinners where I just sip.
August 10, 2008

David M Roberts
QOTD: Have not yet dabbled in Sauternes simply because I’m not one for sweet wines, and rarely do dessert wines. Will, however, make a point of trying one at some point.

Now on to business – Your Jets have inherited my hometown (or home state) team’s QB, and I think this is an okay thing. Should make for a dynamic year for football. Heck, the Jets may even win a few this year if they can keep that wild hillbilly Favre in check and offer his old bones some protection on the line! Good luck this season, Mr. V! It’ll be wild.
August 10, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: while I’ve had D’yquem(and it was a youngin) my favorite sauternes was the 88 Rieussec. It was just that “aha” moment as I saw why people age these bad boys for sooooo long. Just the roundedness feel that it brought and all of the wonderful complex flavors was just a thing of beauty. Of course, about 14 hours later I was able to taste a 71 Guiraud and that woke my senses up even more as to the power of truly aged sauternes. Those two wines, though I personally scored the D’yquem higher, were serious waking up wines for me and it was a pure pleasure to drink them
August 10, 2008

Mason
QOTD: Gary, I have to admit to you…I was bitten in a bad way by Sauternes. The one bottle that I sprung for 2 years ago was either corked, or rotten in a bad way. It was like drinking light honey with stinging mildew in your mouth. It will take quite a bit for me to spring for it again, but who knows…
August 9, 2008

Susan
QOTD: I have not had any Sauternes yet…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
August 9, 2008

bwizzle
I have had several dessert wines although I prefer a great port for after dinner. As far as Sauternes goes, La Tour Blanche and Chateau Rieussec. Although for $10 bones anyone at my house that tastes this for after dinner just raves about it….Michele Chiarlo Moscato d’Asti Nivole
August 9, 2008

Dan-o
I have had only a few Sauternes and I don’t remember the names.
I do have the 2001 Riussec (sp?) in my cellar.

I am a big fan of Cos D’Estournel. I have has the 1989 and it is spectacular. As you mentioned, it as become pricey.
August 9, 2008

Platopoker
I have never had any Saurternes but I have had other dessert wines. I just bought a half bottle of the 05 Doisy Vedrines and can’t wait to try it. Unfortunately they didn’t have any full bottles.
August 9, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – I have only had a few Sauternes and do not remember the names. I do have a bottle of 1998 Chateau LaTour Blanche that I brought back from Bordeaux last year. Hopefully it will be wonderful.
August 9, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
THE INTERNET’S MOST PASSIONATE JETS FAN…Gary V! Week two…wait for it, we won’t need a secondary because Favre won’t have three seconds to sling one up with Seymour and Warren bearing down from the outside and MAYO smashing though the middle! The Pats a) are awful human beings and b) get the job done!

QOTD: Never have tried them, but hopefully will soon!

Another great episode!!!
August 9, 2008

James Roscoe
I had a 1955 Suideraut in december of ‘06 that was still kicking like a five year old! It was wicked awesome!

As far as dessert wines go, let’s not forget the great icewines of Germany and Canada, the beernauslese Rieslings of Germany, and the Baume d’vines of France, and the Vino Santo of Italy (sorry about the spelling). that doesn’t touch al the great red dessert wine or sherry which is it’s own class.