2006 Chablis tasting, Chardonnay the way it should be?

2006 Chablis tasting, Chardonnay the way it should be? – Episode #569

November 3, 2008

The Chablis region is the northernmost wine district of the Burgundy region in France and today Gary Vaynerchuk puts these Chardonnay’s to the test, all of which come from the 2006 vintage.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Bernard Defaix Vaillons ChablisChablis
2006 Domaine Pinson Chablis ForetChablis
2006 Joseph Drouhin Vaudesir ChablisChablis

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May 21, 2009

TommyB
QOTD: I’m drinking red, lots of red, Spain, Portugal, South France, Italy, VDP, IGT’s, Vinho Regional, Grenache, Malbec, Cahors… you know what – it’s extremely enjoyable!
January 25, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Have never thought too much about chablis. Dont know that Id think about jugged wine if someone asked me about it, but its not something ive tasted a lot of. Time to rethink and retool the ol’ noggin! QOTD: The chianti I mentioned several episodes back.
December 16, 2008

yowens
I love ordering Chablis at a restaurant and then seeing the looks from all the people who think they know wine but dont who think I’m an idiot for ordering cheap jug wine. QOTD: Really good stuff: Clerico Barbera D’alba (maybe you recommended it)- huge QPR over other peidmont reds
December 1, 2008

Aaronb
QOTD: Whatever I’m in the mood for. At the moment, drinking an ‘05 Merlot from Oakstone.

Sorry for the late comment. After 2 weeks vacation and another frantic couple of weeks back at work, I have a whole month of WLTV to catch up on.
November 21, 2008

jeff
Dude
Nice to see a fellow chablis fan, I recently did a tour of drouhin in the motherland and they were a slight bit rude, but there wines were excellent. I sampled the vaudesir as well and found it impressive but not traditional. Fevre and Dauvissat wines have an extra level to them and they treat you like a king when you visit. I am sipping on a 2000 Bougros Bouguerets from Fevre which is carmel, bitter and sappy but long and balanced, it may be in a dumb stage, but interesting.

Tks for the passion,

Jeff
I am buying a case of the gvain Rocq because I have 2,000 bottles of burgundy and need a change of pace. Like it…
November 20, 2008

Kristen
Yay for fun facts!!!

QOTD: It’s run the gamut from 2002 Château Haut Bailey to simple, but excellent Spanish grenaches because good wine comes from everywhere!
November 18, 2008

JayZee
Nice show on my favorite chardonnays – Chablis!! Boy, that last one sounds wonderful, but it is a little pricey.

QOTD: We’ve been drinking a lot of Spanish wines lately, some Riberas and a couple of Riojas and Priorats. Also some CDP and a Cote Rotie (Gangloff 2004 – wow!!!).
November 15, 2008

CraigG
I am drinking the Bouscat right now. Pretty great stuff. Great pick GV.

The Defaix is one of my favorite chards.
November 10, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
LOVE THE EDUCATION!!!!! Keep it up.

Q – Lots of different wines, when it comes to beer Sam Adams Light is fantastic, as it gets colder i tend to drink less liquor and mixed drinks
November 10, 2008

Ilse
A very happy show indeed!

QOTD : some nice Rioja’s over the weekend (we went up north in the Basque Country), but now being on my own at home, I’ve changed to a nice Belgian white beer. Tomorrow, my boyfriend’ll return home again, so I think we’ll open a Campo de Borja.
November 10, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: I am drinking wine and vodka. Went to a bachelor party this weekend and almost seemed strange getting a beer at the bar when it got down and dirty..
November 10, 2008

Chris
Great show! I liked the wine lesson on the classifications of Chablis. More wine nerdiness please.
November 9, 2008

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qotd: 05 burg. and barbera d’alba….which by odd twist of fate in my wine drinking experience, i’ve only recently delved into….
November 9, 2008

BigBob
Fianlly, Chablis gets some credit!

When I got married my main course wine was Chablis Led Clos!

Not sure how to say it?

http://www.dreyfusashby.com/sounds
November 9, 2008

Brian
I’m going to run out and grab a few Chablis to try. QOTD, I’m hooked on the 2007 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier. It has become my new house wine I enjoy with food and just sipping while watching Wine Library TV! A wine I would have never tried if not for your show (trying to expand). Keep up the great work.
November 9, 2008

Shawn_944
Loved It
November 9, 2008

Mason
Thanks for posting a show about Chablis, GV! I have never had one, but I am eager to go find one and try it out sometime.

QOTD: I am not really drinking much right now because my favorite drinking buddy (wife) is pregnant, so she isn’t having any now. So, I don’t have as much either, but hopefully soon!
November 8, 2008

Greg
QOTD: Alot of Pinot: Siduri, Chalone, Patty Green, Ken Wright
November 8, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD: Las thing I had was a Pinot Grigio – that’s OK though, it is only the second one I have had, so I’m expanding my palate.

One thing, I’ve heard you use the word atypical a couple of times recently – this means NOT typical.
November 7, 2008

Tim Wiseman
Great show – you are really convincing me to get out of this ‘only red wine’ habit I have. Really.

QOTD: Had Pradi Ayala Rioja (’06) last night – breaking open a Monteforche this weekend.
November 7, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Fun show as always – Chablis is good and the teaching you give even better.

QOTD: been a bit addicted to a Mataro from a local winery here in Cyprus – it tastes gooood!
November 7, 2008

Konstantin
Right now I am really into drinking the classics ( Bdx, Chablis, B.gun.d, elegant Rieslings ).
Nice show – it was fun as usual.
November 6, 2008

TimCub
QOTD: Right now, I’m drinking some 24/7 Riesling 2007 as I’m watching the show. It’s kinda tasty, with a lot of apricot, morphing a little bluestony with a tiny bit of acid. My go-to wine of the moment, however, is Vina Brava Tempranillo. I’ve enjoyed it ever since you did a show featuring a Tempranillo a while ago. Thank you for introducing me to that grape! And thanks for a great show, Gary!
November 5, 2008

chito
Gary, great show. Have been a fan of Chablis for a long time. Thanks! Last night was historic although my candidate did not win. As Sen. McCain said, I’m proud to be an American and I will support my new president. Lately drinking a lot of Aussie Shiraz. Nice pours at a good price. I should follow my own advise and switch to nice Chablis and fish dishes.
Al
November 5, 2008

Jim Stephens-Wine Dude
Gary, I just began watching your show, and i must say that it is incredible to see someone else who is as passionate about wine as I am. i write a weekly newsletter for the wine store I run, and I feel your show is along the same lines, and totally educational and fun. Cheers to your efforts!

QOTD- I got to have a glorious dinner with Alfredo, the owner of Billington Wines (Importer) and had an AMAZING Chardonnay, the 2005 Catena Alta Chardonnay, specifically. Joseph, Mary, and the Baby Jesus…it was breathtaking! It retails around $50, and is sure to stand up to almost any CA Chard. I hope you can try it=)
Kampai!