A wine from costieres de nimes

A wine from costieres de nimes – Episode #538

September 12, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries a wine from costieres de nimes, a wine he has in prior vintages and the results are surprising

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“Holy Balls!!!

I just bought a costieres de nimes, Mas Grand Plagnio…” by Miles5000
“QOTD1: I think that when the other wines of France continute to go up…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Chat Grande Cassagne Hippolyte

127 Responses

September 12, 2008

David Dickinson
First? Sweet! Have a great weekend!
September 12, 2008

dc7
Have a great weekend! We’ll be tasting some vines this weekend!
September 12, 2008

Palmer
ustream crashed, but I’m HERE.
September 12, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD – had a costieres de nimes this week – just a generic one – but I was very impressed – excited to see it on the show
September 12, 2008

Marc
QOTD: 1. You should have put this in the secret pack before the price skyrockets. It sounds awesome, and once the “critics” expose it, that $50 price is going to be reality.

2. Jets/Patriots. I predict the game will be played.
September 12, 2008

BF
cool.. something I’ve never heard of.
September 12, 2008

Smahlatz
Oh – the Spanish lilt onthe pronunciation is interesting – I guess it is down toward that part of the world, but it’s french, it should surely be like cost-yair
September 12, 2008

Clayton Havens
QOTD1: Like the area and the wines I’ve had from there… my wife loves the area.
QOTD2: Jets are so going to take the Pats Thomas won’t be able to run but Coles, Jericho and Brett are going to open it up in the air.
September 12, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: My prediction is — JETS 20 – PATS 17 — with a late touchdown in there for Wes Welker for my fantasy team…

Hopefully there will continue to be values from the ‘fringe’ areas of France like Nimes for many many years to come.
September 12, 2008

BobbyTiger
Pretty pumped on today’s show.
Gotta get me some.
91+ for $12.00, to me, is a can’t loose. Thanx.
QOTD………Football?????????
Pass.
September 12, 2008

vivianovino
QOTD: I think it will catch on as soon as people figure out how to pronounce it. I also predict a JETS win on Sunday. 21 – 17.
September 12, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD…..the wines will be consumed the game will be played
September 12, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Not sure about the wines, but Jets win 21-20.
September 12, 2008

GottaGoDrink
Hey Gary- Good stuff.

QOTD- Jets 37-13. One of the very first real wines I ever bought in 2004 was from the Costieres de Nimes. Good stuff, great area!
September 12, 2008

DaveyDonut
QOTD: I predict the region of this wine will remain unknown and prices will stay low for years. I will look to get some soon, though… Jets? There’s no Kellen Clemens… who cares.

David
September 12, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Jets, 17-13

The first wine I ever liked was a rose from Nimes. It’s always been a good solid ‘go-to’ region, and I hope it doesn’t become too popular/expensive
September 12, 2008

Roberto
Good wine, great price, very true about the press and the price ( P and P, lol)

Sorry GV, love you dude, but its 23-20 to the hated Pats
Fins on the other hand 24-17 over Arizona
September 12, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I wish the Costieres de Nimes and the Jets all the best. My husband wonders when you’re going to face reality. He discussed what he thought the Patriots would do to the Jets. Let’s hope he’s wrong.

I think that your pronunciation sounds a little Italian. Practicing for the cruise I suppose.
September 12, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: no idea on the sine and 24-17 Jets with a little Brett magic…

Thanks GV for the decanting info and the food pairing at the end….
September 12, 2008

Rick D
I had to pause the show so I could order 3 bottles of this wine. We love wines from both the So. Rhone and Languedoc, so we had to get some of Costieres de Nimes, especially at 12 bones.

QOTD: I hope the Jets take down the Pats, 24-17
September 12, 2008

MattyJ
QOTD: With people like you pushing the wine they can’t go anywhere but up. Unfortunately for the Jets I think Cassel is going to pull a Brady and be the next great late round pick for the Pats… Sorry Gary, I see a 28 – 24 Pats W
September 12, 2008

CindyW
Cool — sounds like a wine to look for. I have no predictions, though, until I try one for myself. Hmmmmmmm, Jets or Patriots? I’ll go with Jets, just to make you happy GaryV.
September 12, 2008

gotsha
I hate to be a kill joy, but these wines may languish next to the Languedoc. We’re heading into slower economic times, and there is only so much wine people can buy. Nimes wines of great quality should rise and trade at a level more on par with the Rhone, but they won’t get quite there unless the economy turns around. Let’s all hope Brett beats the pants of the Pats….Jets 24, Pats 21.
September 12, 2008

tiffanygladson
YEAH for the Dwight bobblehead! And thanks for that little tidbit at the end, some of us need that sort of information when we just jump into the wine world.

QOTD: I’m predicting, with your influence, this wine will only get better. You probably sold it out through this show. I really don’t know much about football, but I’ll hope for a Jets win just for you!
September 12, 2008

HuskerJamie
Did we quit on the eliminator already? If not I’ll take Pittsburgh this week.
September 12, 2008

Christophe
Rock on! I was just in Nimes last winter.
September 12, 2008

manonthemoon
Ok show.

QOTD 1: don’t know, not really a big old world fan.

QOTD 2: It will be close, but I am thinking 24 Jets 20 Pats. Lots of running yards behind that line and brett doesn’t throw the big int.
September 12, 2008

Andy
QOTD—- This area is well under valued G …. Good juice and I like it
Pats 20 Jets 17
September 12, 2008

Jay
QOTD: This wine is going to go up in price. Thanks Gary. I have been drinking this wine for a couple of years and now my secert is out. Damn!!!!

QOTD: I think the game through the first three quarter is going to be close. Within seven points the whole way. The Jets will pull away in the fourth and win 27 to 14.
September 12, 2008

JudeMurphy
QOTD- the area: will be somewhat more popular. Not a dramatic prediction, I know- but I’ll make up for it in the next one:
Jets: kick ass kick ass kick ass kick ass kick ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ; )
September 12, 2008

Slushpuppy
Gary: Thanks for keeping it real man. We all are interested in not wasting money on expensive wine that does not deliver the goods. I hope they have enough production to make this selection accesible. You’re the best!
Smell it first.
September 12, 2008

Bill
At the beginning of the show, GV made me nervous referring to this product as a tailgating wine (whenever I hear pizza wine or tailgating wine it sets off alarms that signal low quality). I’m glad that GV got the wine and the message to try new wines back on track. Well done! Lots of passion.

QOTD: 1) hopefully this area will breakout; 2) Jets 17 – the neps 14.
September 12, 2008

Kent
Hey Gary, buddy ol’ pal, I’ve noticed you’ve been mentioning the Euro/Dollar conversion rate a lot lately.

Just to inform you, but the US dollar has made huge strides against the Euro in the recent weeks. The gains the Euro made against the US in the last year (and during the 2nd qtr of this year specifically) have essentially been erased.

So the price of the wine is not really an issue right now. European wines should be cheaper in the US right now than at any other point in the last year.
September 12, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Well, big mouth, now that you’ve blabbed toe whole damn world I suppose that they’ll double in price in very short order. Thanks, thanks a bunch

Pats 17 – Jets 10
September 12, 2008

laposte
QOTD: These quality wines from good producers in southern France are the wines we will look back and kick ourselves for not purchasing more now when they were cheap.
Don’t watch football…sorry.
September 12, 2008

Anthony L.
Great tip. Can’t wait to try it.
QOTD: Jets 21, Pats 17
September 12, 2008

senator
Cheaters 23
Jets 13

Sorry, but I’m not a believer yet!
September 12, 2008

laposte
I REALLY appreciate: cellar, decanting and food pairing notes!
September 12, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – These wines will become the best value wines. And Jets will beat the Pats.
September 12, 2008

CHICAGO MARK
SORRY GV…PATS 31 JETS 16………..I’LL TAKE TAMPA BAY THIS WEEK AS A LOCK ! HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND.
September 12, 2008

Dominus
Good show about a wine region I have had little experience though will try soon which leads me to the:

QOTD: I don’t have any idea about the region but sounds good given the rating and price point.

Jets: 20-17 OT field goal

Cheers!

Football Pool Pick: Last week I won with the Steelers, this week: GB over Detroit
September 12, 2008

M
I’m a fan of costieres de nimes, rhone, languedoc………
September 12, 2008

KW
QOTD: without Brady – Jets 17 NE 13
September 12, 2008

M
Recently had 2006 Galus Costieres de Nimes, also around $12.
September 12, 2008

sam
I’ve heard of Costières de Nimes but have never had one. Soon, I shall. Tonight, a Chateau La Martine, Cuvée Particulière 2005. Great stuff. According to your description Gary, wines from that region should do very well in the future.

Concerning football, I know nothing about it but I hope the Jets do well, just so you can stay pumped about a sport you so very love.

Guten Tag!
September 12, 2008

D
I don’t know much about the region, but with reviews like yours it will surely rise in value. Now for the game…I think Cassel is better than people are giving him credit for, and even if he isn’t hes loaded with talent around him. The Jets squeaked by a suspect Miami team so I say look for Patriots to win 27-20.
September 12, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: Pats 17 Jets 14

QOTD: I’ve had this wine in the past and liked it. Also have had their “S” (for Syrah). Not seen this line for a while until WL carried it.
September 12, 2008

Yvette W
QOTD: It will explode.

QOTD2: Pats 13 Jets 17
September 12, 2008

Shawn_944
Good Show, Laid back on the Friday! QOTD: Jets Win, and the next 36 Months will see the region explode, but not super huge, kinda get to where Canada is sitting right now..
September 12, 2008

Pete G
QOTD 1: I believe the Rhone (still a value region compared to Bord/Burg)
steadily creeps up in price as the latter becomes untouchable
to us mere mortals.

QOTD 2: Close game but Pats D pulls it out – Pats 20 Jets 17
September 12, 2008

DAve A
Is your hair getting shorter? ugh? ghez. Got to let you know. smile.

Good show. thanks.
Had some Italian reds tonight with friends – two were really petrol in the nose. All were good with cheeses. Come to Cary, NC and the Ciao wine bar. Great Italian wines. Great cheeses.
QOTD: this wine, I gotta get some. Jets… who cares.
September 13, 2008

Eli2Tyree
love the decanting notes /suggestion. most peps I know totally screw wine up by not giving enough air… wine is completley different when drank correctly
September 13, 2008

ChiroGuyDC
QOTD: GARY, I’ve been waiting for you to ask this question all YEAR!!! First, I’ve never had a wine from that area, but I will be looking for this one tomorrow!

Secondly, my prediction, Matt Cassel does just enough to manage the game and get the Patriots past the Jets, 17-10 (Cotchery catches a bomb in the 3rd quarter for NY’s only trip to the end zone, while Moss and Welker both catch TD passes from Cassel).
September 13, 2008

Luthor
I’ve been lurking for a while but decided today would be a good day to say ’sup.

I think the Jets are going to win, but it’s going to be a squeaker. We’ll go 14-10.

As for the wine, I’ll be looking for it.
September 13, 2008

KT
I love the add-on at the end…the cellar information/decanting info and food pairing comments…right on.

QOTD: I can’t really answer for the Jets prediction, as a Seahawks fan my only concern is that they don’t embarrass themselves for a second weekend in a row.
September 13, 2008

JimKay
Classic WLTV – easy going host, inexpensive wine from an under-recognized region, Jets blather…Love it. Your comment about the Parker-effect on pricing is telling. I think you’re saying “Ignore the marketing, taste the wine.” I’m with you.

QOTD: Part 1) Great region, lots of value priced reds and rosés. Time will tell if they are ageable and can be included in the same sentence with higher end Rhones.
Part 2) The game will be interupted when Farve has a heart attack or stroke because he’s too OLD!! Maybe he’ll just have a prostate problem.
September 13, 2008

Dom
I like the cellaring and paring tips at the end…nice addition. Thanks for the heads up on under the radar regions and wines. Its is fascinating to try them along side famed produces and compare. Thanks again GV.
September 13, 2008

MichaelOxford
Could it be a JETS / GIANTS superbowl ?????
September 13, 2008

e dog
QOTD 1): jets score? I don t know… I don t know much about american football, i m more of what you would call a “soccer” fan.

QOTD 2): the future of costieres de nimes (pronounced “costi air” de “neem”): I believe it will stay in the shadows of cotes du rhone and langedoc. I m French and have a lot of french wines but have never tasted a costieres… It s an area that produces wine, but is not considered a “good wine” producing area. It s all about marketing and press as you pointed out !

Thanks for adding a DOC to my “to drink list”! Great show !
September 13, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
QOTD: Wine ok….. Jets better…!!!!
September 13, 2008

Kimberly
Jets 24 Patriots 10 They’ll fall apart without Brady.

The future of this area depends on how they proceed with marketing. Look at Spain, they were for a long time a value driven with outstanding quality for the dollar, and now that everyone knows the wines, they’ve jumped up in price. This region could go the same way if they market effectively, but that’s not something the French have done well historically……
September 13, 2008

Jaybird
Hearing a lot more from new regions like this, with Asian market open it’s even harder to find bordeaux and burgundian wines. There prices will increase drastically in next 5-10 years.
Favre will go down, I like the jets until they signed him. Sorry GV but no chance of winning this, Cassel is gonna shock us. I swear I’m not a fans of the Pats and would like to see them lose, especially cause Bllichick is a scumbag!
24 Pats 13 JETS
September 13, 2008

JohnL.
Excellent idea there at the end. Too many wines are consumed too young or right after opening the bottle. Great job, keep it up!
September 13, 2008

Sonnenuhr
Can we stop please stop talking about Parker. Parker has done more damage to wine than phylloxera. The idiots he employees perpetuate his legacy of terroir destruction. Boycott Parker- and Wine Advocate-rated wines!
September 13, 2008

Chris S
Gary you have to try the Mas Carlot syrah-greanche. Simple unassuming label. Stunning northern Rhone taste (smoky, meat blood, autumn leaves burning). Its been my $12 table wine for about 3 months now and people who come to my house and want to taste a different wine are blown away by this. It brings the thunder in a QPR powerbomb through a table from outside the ring onto the announcers booth. I will definitely try the Hippolyte!
September 13, 2008

Kristen
GV it was so good to see the show again…I don’t have internet and have been having WLTV withdrawl! But on the brighter side, I’ve been drinking some damn fine wine! And seriously being in France is great- I have tried wine from so many different new appellations. You’d be so proud!

QOTD: Pats- 14 Jets- 12
And I think the bargains from languedoc, corbieres, and other appellations in the South of France (that bring some bang for your buck) will become more and more valued.
September 13, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I really don’t care about football, but my wife would kill me if I didn’t say the Patriots will win (she delayed telling me she went into labor the night of the Super Bowl until the 4th quarter). Sorry, Gary.

Great episode, really great. Thank you. As for the wine, won’t you have the same affect as Parker? I’ve got things in our wine chiller/cellar here going on 3-5 years. I think patience in wine drinking is way undermentioned or undervalued.
September 13, 2008

Mark Fitzpatrick
Did the Jets get the kicker straight!

Jets 21-17

But the Pats QB scares me. Could we end up with a QB controversy when Brady comes back next year? I hope not. That would just BOOST Belichek’s ego higher still.

You really made us want to go get that wine

Mark

P.S. For old times sake, can we get an EXPLOSIVE “Hello everybody, and welcome to…” – even if it’s after the subdued one?
September 13, 2008

Derek F
QOTD: I think well I should say…I hope that the wines from corbieres may be the latest and greatest in the wine world within the next 5 years, buy now while they are still at a great price point.

I think Cassel is going to surprise the hell out of people and bring some thunder to to Patriots. Even though he hasent started a game in over 9 years I think he will do just fine, we still have alot of great players.

There is no “I” in team.
September 13, 2008

thefaamakesmedrink
Hey Vay-ner-chuk,

Got the secret pack from FedEx today. Wow! Opus One, 1961 Petrus, 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay AND the 2006 Charles Shaw ‘Souvenir’ Blanc.

You really shouldn’t have!

Seriously, it arrived today and you just went 4-for-4 with a dinger and three rbi. Well done, my Russian friend.

The owner of Deep Creek Cellars in Friendsville, MD., Paul Roberts, clued me in to wines from ‘Costieres de Nimes’ some time ago. I bought a case of one in particular, the 2004 Chateau Grande Cassagne “G.S.”. A blend of grenache and syrah (hence the ‘G.S.’), he claimed it was the greatest bargain in the history of French wines. I don’t know about that, but the case was under $100 and it is quite quaffable. I’d bring a few along on the
Thunder Cruise’ but I didn’t get the freebie invite! Fix! Fix!! Fix!!!

Sunday’s final from the ‘Murderlands’:

New England 18
New York Jets 4

It has something to do with their wins from 2007, but I can’t figure out what. No matter!

“Meet the Jets, greet the Jets, step right up and beat the Jets…”

Regards,

Wayne Allen Root
September 13, 2008

Deano
Gary good episode this wine does sounds like a screaming value.

QOTD:
-Jets 21 Pats 17
September 13, 2008

Murso
Great! Many years ago, one of my first blown away experiences with Languedoc wine was Chateau de Gorgazaud from a little AOC called Minervois. Modestly priced then, and STILL well under $20. There seems to be no end to the value and quality which can be dug up all across the south of France. ‘Costy- air’ need not be costly at all, but beware! As recently as a couple years ago, if you held the Lang-Rouss. region alone, it would still be the world’s third, or fourth largest wine producer. (That translates as ALOT of bulk quality/bad juice, friends, much for blending, distilling, etc.) Good, great, AND inexpensive wines are widely available, but the better they are, the smaller that specific production probably is. Get aquainted with who’s doing what, whether a Domaine/Chateau, Biodynamic grower, or brokers/importers. When you become familiar with a name like Kacher, K. Lynch, Kysela Pere e Fils, or Pasternak, etc. you begin to know their quality ranges. Also, live to realistic expectations. Even when a 12 dollar wine gets over 90 points, it will NEVER be what a 30, or 130 dollar wine with the same type score is. QOTD- Cheapish and value wines will prevail, but there has been a growing segment of finer produced product,priced accordingly. It will still be rare to see any wines that will break the bank.(Unless your banker’s name is Freddie Mac.) Enjoy a cheapie like Jaja de Jau, or Figaro, but indulge in a higher end Languedoc too. And with the skirt stake, have some olives and cheese.I humbly disagree about the cellaring, tho – drink NOW. 1. 2. 3, GO.
September 13, 2008

terroirist
I have been eyeballing that wine for over a week.. Now it will probably sell out.. Hmm..
September 13, 2008

rimarfish
Great Show Gary! Opportunities like this wine is what makes me really excited
QOTD: i believe this region will go up in value but no as much as other regions. Good for us.
QOTD 2: PATS 7 JETS 21
September 13, 2008

Clay
Thanks for introducing us to great unknowns out there. I always like when you educate us about unknowns. It’s a win win for everybody and more importantly brings people together. Keep up the great news about under valued wines!

QOTD(1): Right now this wine is a steal and I believe it will remain that way for several years. Too many people stay with what they know and don’t enjoy new wines.
QOTD(2): Jets outright!
September 13, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
QOTD: I can’t predict for this region when I’m not entirely sure that I have had anything from there…Jets 14 Pats 10.

In alternate…what I will say is this. As it gains exposure I will say I see Lebanon becomming a far more respected wine region. I also think that with more exposure wineries like Bindi from Australia will become more saught after…
September 13, 2008

Withnail
It’s great when you highlight overshadowed regions.
September 13, 2008

Mark
Gary,

I really appreciate you mentioning the extra info on the end. Especially the decant times. I would love for you to do this in addition to a rating for each wine.

Go Ravens! Go Joe Flacco!
September 13, 2008

Chippewamike
I predict big things for this area of the world. . . once the world gets out. I just hope I can find it here in Michigan.

Sorry. . .

Pats 24
Jets 21
September 13, 2008

Rowland
hey does it count if i buy a 2003 and just leave the bottle open for a few hour, then have it with some london broil?
September 13, 2008

Darcey and Cliff
Kewl! Thanks for the heads-up on a French bargain! I REALLY like the cellaring/decanting/pairing info … please keep that up. You are still our wine hero GaryVee.
September 13, 2008

Tyler Walker
Jets 14 Pats 13….just nudging by with a last minute blocked field goal
September 13, 2008

Katherine
QOTD: I love undiscovered areas for wines. I hope this area remains a bit obscure so that we can enjoy their wines at a decent price… the weak dollar is killing us. As for the game, I’ll go with your prediction.
September 13, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: 21-17 Patriots. I don’t see the prices skyrocketing for this region, perhaps just a slight increase. It takes a while for consumers to get the word, though in part because of you, more people are digging deeper and seeking out different things, which is fantastic. I think people that were just casual wine drinkers are definitely interested in learning a lot more about wine in just the past 5-10 years. The average consumer is still convinced that the higher the price of a bottle of wine, the better it is.
September 13, 2008

Phil G
I think the Jets will lose in a close game – like 24-21.

I think these wines will actually stay in the value zone while the dollar gets stronger over the next few years.
September 14, 2008

Jack
Pats 91
Jets 3

BOO YEAH BABY! MATT CASSEL!!
September 14, 2008

prouty
i took the jets to win. don’t think the pats will keep it together under presure in the 4th.

goint to seek this region out…will let you know.

cheers
prOuty
September 14, 2008

Susan
I am going to the Jets game and tailgating before. I have no prediction for the score, only hope the Jets win.
September 14, 2008

Jonathan
I tried finding the Branson Coach House wine 2004 to buy online
and every place I look for is over $100 USD, though Gary mentioned
it being only $60, it seems his pricing is wrong?
September 14, 2008

wayno da wino
QOTD1: JETS 17 – pats 16 Goooo JETS, JETS, JETS……..

QOTD: Hopefully some of those Good Vinos (Southern France) will
remain “unknown”, there’s enough over-hyped, over-priced vinos
already……
September 14, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Go PATS!!
September 14, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: I think a lot of the southern French wines are going to continue to stay under the radar as long as the general buying public is kept unaware. I have a sense this will be true with the Languedoc and Costieres de Nimes. Such a shame.

QOTD: Jets 17, Pats 21. Sorry GV.
September 14, 2008

Ernst Niggli
Sounds like something I should try to hunt down! Wanted to find it in Switzerland, should be easy, no? So far no luck! I will try harder!
September 14, 2008

DennisSC
David’s wife took it A LOT farther in her fandom than a buddy of mine, a huge “Lord of the Rings” fan. When his wife got pregnant with his first daughter, his first thought was to check the release date of the first movie in the series. He was relieved to find it was about eight weeks before the due date, so he could attend the movie comfortably (with his wife, as it turned out).

As for wine and patience…well, when you think about it, all alcoholic beverages require a bit of patience to make, if not to buy. Since as a species we aren’t the most patient creatures, it’s kind of a miracle that the whole wind & spirits thing ever happened (except that we also enjoy altering our mood a great deal, that is).
September 14, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: My prediction is that I am buying more from the netherregions of France. And that one of the two teams will win the game.
September 14, 2008

BW
Hey – we loved the final touch on the show. I loved the cellaring notes (as cellar master in the house) & my wife loved the food pairing suggestion (as head chef in the house). We did a 9 course / 8 wine dinner last weekend with a bunch of friends that was all about pairings so it is always great to have that info.

QOTD:
My daughter says Pats win (only because her best friend is ALL about Boston sports)
Before today, I am not sure I have even heard of costieres de nimes. Hope they stay under the radar so we can continue to get some outstanding values. On this flip side, the more regions with a high quality rep there is out there, then more competition there will be between regions , which will hopefully keep good QPR’s coming from all regions.
September 14, 2008

SS Chris
Sounds like an awesome QPR!!! thanks!!

and….AWESOME Dwight Bobblehead!!!! Where’d you get that?

jerk….
September 15, 2008

Adam Teece
QOTD1: I think the wine will maintain a very good value for the price and I don’t see the price going up much any time soon.

QOTD2: Unfortunately I didn’t get here in time and the game was already played with the Pats winning 19-10. Hope you had fun at the game anyway though. And by the way, I’m really a Dolphins fan more than a Pats fan. Just gotta stir the pot sometimes.
September 15, 2008

Bobo36
Good show. There are some french gems around even in the overly oversold french wine market. These locations between regions can get pretty interesting. It’s a good find & will seek out & try.
September 15, 2008

Pete
Bordeaux and Burg are just too expensive. That means that the person wanting a good $15 – $30 bottle will have to go elsewhere. I think this means that the price and demand for southern french wines will escalate. Buy now!
September 15, 2008

Wednesday
Good show, Gary. I’m a big fan of the other French wines as they seem to be placed in one region or another especially the Mourvedre. I think that these deals will continue for a while longer as people still need to do a little work to find them.
September 15, 2008

pawncop
This is a great episode. I really like the addition of the cellaring, decanting, and pairing.

QOTD – I know nothing of this region and as I am commenting on Monday morning it’s not fair as I know the score.
September 15, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I find this great GV. Always looking for new wines that I haven’t had and this is one. One of the things that keeps people from buying new things is the availability. None of the stores in my area would even think of carrying a Nimes wine much less a costeres de Nimes so trying them requires someone like you pointing them out and then being able to get them. I spent nearly 2 1/2 hours in the Wine Library going over aisle after aisle to find the wines you have mentioned. Unfortunately, that was before you made this episode so I guess I will have to order. Cellaring and decanting times are great. Pairings to me are very subjective. Again, you like what you like. As I have the benefit of posting on Monday sorry to see the Jets didn’t quite make it but a better game than last year.
September 15, 2008

wineman
ha ha ha. Jets have been and apparently still are the Patriots’ Bit$%es.
Brady or not!
September 15, 2008

Penney
I shouldn’t predict the outcome of the game, because it is Monday and I already know the outcome. My prediction for wine is more of a hope than a prediction. I predict that North Carolina wines (from the western part of the state) will rise to the level and will be good and affordable (i.e. be able to compete with West Coast wine prices) within the next 5 years.
September 15, 2008

Rick O'Shea
Thanks for the tip!
September 15, 2008

Jay
Watched this episode on Monday so I can’t really respond to the second question, but on the first, my prediction for wines of that area are that I will be trying a few of them.
September 15, 2008

Scott EJ
G…Sorry to see your Jets go down yesterday. They, like my Bears, just looked flat. They’ll both come around…I hope.
September 15, 2008

Andrew D
Hey Gary

Great – please give the cellaring times, it’s really helpful/intersting for me.

QOTD: Nimes is a place I’ve spent quite a bit of time (my car broke down there once). It’s also the sunniest palce in France so it will be interesting to see how it goes as a wine region if global warming continues to cause temperature rises. But I’m positive. Stuck between the Rhone and Lanuredoc the two best places in France for value reds, what could be better!!!!

Cheers
Andrew
September 15, 2008

Jimmy T
catching up so i can’t predict the past…sry about your jets. good show.
September 15, 2008

Chief Tootles
QOTD: Sorry they lost gary vee. I’ve never heard of that region.
September 16, 2008

James McLaren
Hey GV
I agree – there are some great little AOCs to be found down in the south of France outside the usual suspects. I like Cotes dy Ventoux for instance.
I have to say though that you were pronouncing costieres as if it were Spanish. Should be cost-ee-air!
September 16, 2008

[un]
Hey GV, another great show, another great wine from the old world.

I have to say I don’t know sh*t about the jets, in fact I don’t know nothing about American sports despite the fact I’ve been living in this country for almost adecade.
What I know though, is how to pronunce French names

Costières de Nîmes: [kôst-E-air duh neem], unlike in spanish, the final “S” are silent.
Chateau Grande Cassagne: you didn’t butcher this one as bad.
Mourvèdre: the last E is also almost silent, and the Rs not as much rolled.
Languedoc: [läng-doc], another (pretty much) silent E.

Now you can lecture me about The Jets and my Russian pronunciation, as I log-in and order a few bottles of this “remarquable” wine.
September 16, 2008

LIttleJonnyH
Great exploration and discovery, GV! I love the geography lessons

QOTD: Too late for a prediction, though I will say that I was VERY surprised by the Patriots’ play. Outstanding defense (I guess the old guys can get it done).
September 17, 2008

Franky
bought six bottles today in cologne, germany. 10 euros. good value!
September 17, 2008

Kenny Dion
I’m sorry about the jets Gary. I am a Packers fan and when Bret went to the Jets I was crushed. So now I’m a Packers fan, and a new Jets fan because of Bret.
September 17, 2008

JayZee
Bummer! It’s sold out at WineLib. (Sigh!) I’ll just have to look elsewhere. Your tasting notes alone made me want to try it.

QOTD: Cannot predict about the wine since I’ve never had it. As for the Jets, I would have predicted a loss to New England, but now that is a moot point.
September 18, 2008

Late Blackbird
I was lucky to get this wine here in Germany for Euro 11.90, 2005 vintage, and I think it is still true, amazing what you get for the money, I’m glad you put this wine on the show, and yes this is the right approach, there must be affordable good wines … I have been following every episode of your show since I found WLTV through a side note in a German magazine in February this year, and I really learned a lot about wine from you, I wouldn’t have Carm, Librandi, Pesquie, Morgante, and Tocai Friulano in my basement without you. Thank you, Gary! But Gary, why don’t you friend me up on Myspace?
September 19, 2008

Tim Wiseman
Got this last week, before I even saw the episode, (check out the forums – hint, hint) I am REALLY excited to try it, and love the advice at the end. I am always curious to try the wine in the same manner – THANK YOU!
September 23, 2008

SoCal
We will be drinking a lot more of the obscure regions due to the euro
September 27, 2008

Dan-o
Good show. I am not sure that I have had a Costieres de Nimes, but I love wines from the entire souther Rhone and Languedoc regions.

QOTD – I am catching up late on the issues. Therefore, I will not predict that the Pats will beat the Jets.
September 29, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Southern France wines, especially the area between southern Rhone and Languedoc will soon start to grab the prices they deserve- especially Pic St. Loup, Lirac, Tavel, etc.
October 13, 2008

Ilse-Belgian and proud of it
I used to live in the southwest of France, and apart from Costières de Nîmes, there are quite some other “to discover” wine regions in France with more affordable prices…for reds try Madiran, for whites (also sweet ones) Jurançon.
And even modest wine lovers are welcome at the producers, which is not always the case in Bordeaux or Bourgogne (if you don’t look like an American wine critic or a rich snob, you might not even get in!), and can taste “for free, without any obligation to buy, at any time” the wines which are made there!
Now I live in Spain and wines from some lesser known regions here is even better value for money than Costières de Nîmes and friends in France, so I mainly expand my palette here! (although I still buy the sweet Jurançon over there)
Greets,
Ilse
October 16, 2008

yowens
Thanks Gv- I love hearing about areas making great wine that just arent known because of marketing and the like. QOTD: 1. Sounds like going big 2. I wish the Jets would have won (I’m a displaced Steelers fan in New England)
October 18, 2008

Sharon
Good point GV about the power and influence of RP.
QOTD: Oooh, that wasn’t a good game for you, GV. Not a great weekend for you. But pretty much the Pats suck at this point and your Jets are adjusting to Favre so you are having the last laugh.
January 22, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD1: I think that when the other wines of France continute to go up in price, people will look for alternatives and they will jump on these until they go out. QOTD2: Dont remember the score or the outcome, but I would have predicted a Farve win over a Bradyless Pats 24-17.
June 5, 2009

Miles5000
Holy Balls!!!

I just bought a costieres de nimes, Mas Grand Plagniol… I think I picked it up at 13 bones. It fuckin’ rocks! I picked up the bottle tonight and searched for a show on this region and here it is!!!

I never watch gary anymore. I don’t know why. I love the show……