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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November 3, 2008

sam
We thank YOU Gary, for sharing the wine world with us!

Happy election day to all of you Americanos out there!

QOTD:Vinho verde and other Portuguese wines…LOVE’EM!
November 3, 2008

PeterT
QOTD: I had the 2006 Terra De Verema Triumvirat over the weekend and was totally blown away. Talk about a phenominal QPR wine! Only wish WL still had it in stock. Ester Nin is one very talented wine maker! Would love your recommendations of wines similar to her signature style.
November 3, 2008

JimChem
QOTD: Last night I had the Mercer Merlot yu had on your show last week. Really good. We also had a Chatteauneuf-du-Pape which I really loved; nice and earthy.

Once in Chablis I asked if the wine was “oaked”. I got a glare for the owner and an admonishment that “We NEVER oak our wine!”.
November 3, 2008

CanadaSean
Keep up the wine info sessions, there is so much to learn about wine and it’s hard to know where to start on your own sometimes.

QOTD: Fetzer Zin, and Trapiche Malbec Reserva 2006
November 3, 2008

BobZ
QOTD – I’ve been drinking, and liking, some California Syrah. The Saison Des Vins Syrah L’hiver is nice, also Mandolin.
November 3, 2008

RajMonkey
Great show, Gary!

QOTD: I’m all over the place, man! I had a Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Rayas Pignan 04) at Clo NYC yesterday that totally fascinated me. I’m gearing up for a tasting club event on the wines of Spain. 2005 Bordeaux, right and left bank – I’ve been reading Parker, so I’m really excited about tasting more of these regions. Nebbiolo – I’ve got an 07 Grasso Langhe Nebb that’s going on 48 hrs and I’ve been tracking its changes as it gets better and better. Had a Gewurz that rocked my world. Tried my first Riesling Spatlese (didn’t think I’d like it, but I loved it – like a luscious saffron and fruit dessert!). Had a Burg that changed my mind about pinot – sparklingly pretty, high acid with forest floor flavors. I asked the guys at the Corkscrew to pick me out a couple random bottles that I tasted blind – I had a beautiful Chilean carmenere pegged as a Chinon cab franc! I had some Scholium Verdelho from CA that brought serious thunder as well…

What I’d like to know is: What are YOU drinking when you’re not working? Beer?
November 3, 2008

DrDan
Although I’ve bought a few Barolos over the past couple years, none have really hit their drinking window yet, so I’ve not tried any of them. I went to a wine tasting a couple of weeks ago and tasted my first Barolos then. I’m now hooked. I bought a case of Barolos last week and tried one over the weekend. Another expensive habit has reared its ugly head.
November 3, 2008

sharon
qotd: not Chablis though I might be willing to try it again in the above form
November 3, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: Don’t have a “go to” wine. I’ve always got something different going. There is always a white and red open on any given night at my house. Right now it’s a Godello from Galicia in Spain and red blend from Costières-de-Nîmes.
November 3, 2008

Marshall
You dont have to be red or blue, the constitution says nothing about republicans or democrats. I voted independent because I vote for who I believe in and not the “least worst.”
I hope that everyone reading this is going to vote their conscience, not tactics. * Check out the websites of Ralph Nader, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin*

QOTD:Lately Pinot Noir, but tonight I’m going to have my first Austrailian Malbec.
November 3, 2008

Jay
QOTD: I’ve recently started hanging out with some wine industry folks out here in WA and they’ve been kind enough to pop all kinds of really big WA cabs. To be honest, I’m not as impressed as I thought I would be. Still very fun, though.
November 3, 2008

KVolk
Nice show GV i appreciate the wine nerd stuff…I was someone who thought Chablis was just the big jug of wine….

QOTD: looking for new things every day….
November 3, 2008

DaveyDonut
Fantastic! Love Chablis, and nice work with the knowledge at the beginning. You know I like that. You didn’t talk about the 2007 Chablis, though! 2007 is suppose to be a FANTASTIC vintage in Chablis (perhaps the best in decades)… Already have a few cases on pre-order. Mr. Meadows is loving on them… (gave one point lower score to a Premier Cru I ordered at $20 than the Grand Cru you tasted today) And I love how you can get Grand Cru wines for $40-60 all day long, and I mostly prefer these to Grand Cru whites from the Cote d’Or at 4 times the price.

QOTD: Drinking 2004 Amarone! Galloni blew up the Bussolo Vigneto Alto which I have some bottles of… good stuff coming down the pipe…

David
November 3, 2008

Glen,....winecrazy.com
Typo…. that was wallet….as in HUGH!!!
November 3, 2008

Glen,....winecrazy.com
OK…… I get it now. By the size of that wallaet I now know why you love it when the Jets win. You Bet on them!!! No wonder!!!

Well, now that I figured that out….because you know how NOT interested in sports I am…. but I do liek to gamble. I meean why else would somebody go so crazy when a football team wins a game.

QOTD: I’m not drinking Belle-Vue….because you ran out and I can’t get anymore. So I am drinking ‘BARRUA’ a Wine by Agricola Punica Sardinia….thanks to Ian. Now that’s a wine you should have on the show.
November 3, 2008

Rick D
Gary, you had my mouth watering describing these wines.

I hate to have to give the Jets props since they beat my Bills, but I have to. The AFC East is going to be interesting these next several weeks.

QOTD: I tried my first Albarino last evening with Mussels. Wonderful. And this coming from a Red wine guy. Just goes to show…expand your palate!!! Now on to Chablis.
November 3, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Ive been away for a week but now Im back in the swing of things and will rewatch and comment on all the missed shows.

QOTD: Recently been drinking — Red: 2005 Ghost Block
White: Alpha Omega Sauvignon Blanc or Treana white blend

–RH
November 3, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: Recently my go to wine has been 2005 Capolan Merlot. It normally retails from $9.99-13.50 but for some reason Trader Joe’s is selling it here on the West Coast for $3.99. I probably would think that it was a pretty good drink (better after 3-4 hrs of air) for $10 but for $4 it is an absolute steal. I have recently also had an 2006 Ancient Peaks Zinfandel $13.99 that was KILLER. Kicking myself that I didn’t try it sooner so that I could have bought more than the 3 initial bottles. The 491 cases went real quick.
November 3, 2008

Neil
QOTD: 2005 A.S. Kiken Red Table wine Diamond Mountain. Yummy.
November 3, 2008

Sammy S
Hey Gary,

Great show again!!! I’m a huge Chardonnay fan, looking forward to your California’ Chardy show in the coming days….

QOTD ‘I had a Rufus Stone Heathcote 2006 Shiraz on the weekend, it was an absolute cracker!!!!Get some and have a taste, it won’t let you down.

cheers from down under!!!
November 3, 2008

bygdawg1996
Getting ready to do a tasting for my sister wedding. trying to find a red and white they like.

QOTD Martinsancho 07 verdejo
November 3, 2008

MikeF
Thanks for the educational show. I’m just entering the land of wine geeks and I appreciate when you throw in some facts about wine regions and history.

QOTD: Last night had a 2006 Schlink Haus Dornfelder.
November 3, 2008

SteveF
Nice show Vayner.

QOTD: 2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
November 3, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: For some reason I’ve been on a syrah kick lately – Lagier-Meredith, Turkey Flat, etc.

want the green wristband…
November 3, 2008

RichG
Check out any Chablis from Vincent Dauvissat, truly awesome.