2005 Pommard Tasting – Episode #552

October 6, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Burgundian wines from the classic 2005 vintage and they all come from the wonderful little area of Pommard.

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“qotd: My friend Vinnie… last summer I was lucky enough to be able …” by nnothing
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Joseph Drouhin PommardPommard
2005 Maillard Pommard ChanierePommard
2005 Domaine Af Gros Pommard Les PezerollesPommard

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October 8, 2008

Justin Viger
My favourite person to drink wine with is my Dad.
October 8, 2008

Derek
QOTD: No contest… my wife Meg.
October 8, 2008

W Miree
Great show! I love Burgundy, and Pommard is a good entry point: sophisticated enough to show what the really good Burgundies can do, but at a much lower price point. For me, Pommard almost always needs time to soften the rough tannic edges…especially the great ones. Man, I love when Burgundy shows smoky, mushroomy, barnyard nuances, and great complexity along with its typical silky texture. When its right on, it is king.

PS: I think the flower was a pansy.
October 8, 2008

pawncop
Good education, which is what I enjoy about your programs.

QOTD – As my wife does not enjoy wine I really do not have a wine drinking partner, except for my son in law that I see on occasion, but not for just wine drinking.
October 8, 2008

Bobo36
Last wine 15 years too soon? I can see 5 years from now, maybe 8, most 10. can’t drink after 10 years (2015)? Then vollie this bottle to launch your neighbors new rowboat or canoe, esp after dumping $93 on a ? mark.
QOTD: someone who can hold their own with me drinking vintage port and laughing in amazment how good it is…
October 7, 2008

Kevin
I lean more to Volnay, but dig and respect Pommard. Thanks for doing this one.
October 7, 2008

Pete G
Loved your ode to mother Russia. I see you don’t miss her much. Lol.

QOTD: My wine peeps at the SSWT (super secret wine tasting)
October 7, 2008

Kirk (aka: slave2thevine)
Good show…love to see some Burgs getting some face time.

QOTD: Anyone who shares the same level of passion and intensity for wine that I do….
October 7, 2008

Strivelli
QOTD: Hands down, my dad Ralph.
October 7, 2008

Pierre
QOTD: My wife.. that has been pregnant for 8 months now so just cant wait to share a few wines with her..incredible moments for me!

Good show thanks
October 7, 2008

Taylor
QOTD My favorite people to drink wine would be my best friend from school, my co-workers, or anyone who is interested in enjoying wine.
October 7, 2008

Andy
QOTD — My favorite person to drink wine with is my lovely wife Michelle.
We have had a lot of good wine together.

** i have got that wristband G … Would like to get that cool yellow one.
October 7, 2008

RichE
QOTD #1:
I have the “Bring The Thunder Wristband”.
I would love to have one of the newer ones !!
QOTD #2:
Love drinking wines with my bud Joe…we open many bottles and use many glasses and spend hours talking over the wines and about the wines.

GV, Thanks for everything

Riche
October 7, 2008

Von P
QOTD: My new thirsty thursday group who are all pretty much wine newbies! It makes me look like I know what I’m talking about!

Hey GV, still looking for the 4th wristband. Matt, please put it in my next shipment
October 7, 2008

Smahlatz
No “Whether they like it or not”???

QOTD : My wife – though she rarely drinks anything
October 7, 2008

JonBLodi
QOTD: My wife, Molly, definitely.

She helps me write great tasting notes and can pick out aromas and flavors almost as well as Gary. In fact, we have a deal with local wineries whereby they give us three bottles of wine for free and we write their official notes for publication. Pretty fun!
October 7, 2008

Jolie Elman
My best friend Sue. She’s always willing to try wine she’s unfamiliar with and is enthusiastic about doing so.
October 7, 2008

Ken F
That has to be my girlfriend, which is also my wife. It really does not get any better.
October 7, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: My friend Brent – he also like to learn

Question for you GV – since Burgundy/Pinot generally doesn’t have the same amount of tannin as say, Cabernet or Merlot, generally how long can they be aged before they fall apart?
October 7, 2008

brainpain
Great Burgundy show!
QOTD: My Father, he enjoys treating his Pal and so do I!
October 7, 2008

Harry
Phil G,
Your comment makes me sad. Yes good burgundy is expensive, but as you note, comparing the QPR of Pommard vs. Oregon Pinot Noir is completely missing the point. Burgundy tells the stories of dozens of small villages and vineyards, each with a unique interpretation of their terroir through the lens of pinot and chardonnay. With tiny plots, they are not making millions like some of the big houses in Napa or even Bordeaux, but are dedicated to making perhaps the most profound and complex pinots in the world. If there is one wine region worth going beyond a budget for, my choice is always Burgundy. You will have lots of hits (Faively has been a consistently good negociant in my experience) and even more misses, but there is no comparison to Burgundy. I hope you’ll have an opportunity to fall in love with these as I have.
October 7, 2008

Scottie P
QOTD: First and foremost, I Love drinking wine with Maggie, my wife and best friend. Beyond that I enjoy drinking wine with anyone. It’s a great icebreaker and conversation fuel source.

P.S. I have all the wrist bands except for Gen1. Any idea how to get one? How about the new green one?
October 7, 2008

ev
Mr Vaynerchuk, I’m now questioning the future with inviting you into my home with my wife AND my dog to watch your show. After viewing this, @ 9:25, I can only wonder (and cringe) WHY you know what “COW DONG” smells like. Dung is great, but……………
October 7, 2008

Harry
Nice show. I had similar experiences selling 05 Pommard. It would take 3-4 days for the Domaine Gibourg to open up and show its lush brandied cherry fruit. I would show the wine a few times to buyers, and then share the last glass with my best friend Marie over the weekend, whom I already miss since I moved out of NYC for Napa.
October 7, 2008

Susan
Gary- WHAT are Grizzly nails???? LOL!!!!