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

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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November 4, 2008

Susan
QOTD: Here is a link to the red that I am currently drinking: http://tv.winelibrary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=421641#421641
November 4, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Good episode, Gary! I don’t think I’ve had Chablis in a long time, but I do recall it coming out of a massive jug!

I am drinking Diet Mountain Dew at the moment.
November 4, 2008

Garry M.
Great show, thanks

QOTD: Going to try to drink more whites.
Had an Albarino over the weekend that was
quite good.
Petite Syrah is always the “go to” wine.
Like the bold reds but trying to expand.
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary- I know some who were addicted to acid……………………………..sorry, WRONG acid!!! LOL!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary, Some of us…………………………….NOW I am showing my age …………..I am sure I know what YOU meant but….uh, well, some may have been thinking of another type of acid…………LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

Alos
Miss you too have not watched much lately. I’m drinking some Ridge wine cheers
November 4, 2008

Sol
GV, thanks for adding a bit of knowledge in with the Chablis. I never had one before and now it kindda gave me an idea of what to look for.

QOTD: I drink Merlot Riserva, Pignolo, and Refosco dal Penduncolo rosso from Friuli Colli Orientali in Italy. Also, some Amarone Grappa lately. Has anyone every had Amarone Grappa before?
November 4, 2008

theemptyglass
QOTD: actually lately we’ve been drinking beer and hard cider. Not that much wine. No particular reason, maybe cuz it’s fall. I did have some Bear’s Lair Cab last night. We’ll see what we end up drinking tonight. (I know I should have done the secret pack but it was a little too much for me alone and the people I know either can’t vote (not american) or don’t drink wine.)
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, FABULOUS episode!!! LOVE Chablis!!!! Also LOVE white CdP as well……………
November 4, 2008

pawncop
Good episode, great information, have not been a great fan of Chardonnay so far but always willing to learn more.

QOTD – My go to wine New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc’s, love the acidity and vibrance. Lately, learning red wine’s, did a comparison of California Pinot Noir (Castlerock) to California Cabernet Sauvingnon (Ambroise Jay Anatole), will do another, comparing French Pinot Noir (Louis Jadot) to California Cabernet Sauvignon (Penny Lane). Study hall was never this much fun.
November 4, 2008

Scottie P
I’ve had a Chablis here and there; haven’t avoided them but I haven’t sought them out either.
QOTD: I just oppened the 2 Brothers wine last night. Very different and very good (and for a great cause)! Thanks for the tip on that one GV.

P.S. What about the green wrist bands, bro?
November 4, 2008

george greece
very educational show!realy nice!if you enjoy banana flavor combine with high acidity,try idisma dryos chardonay 2007 and vivlia chora chardonay 2007.those two will bring thunder to your palette!!!QOTD:FAIVELEY BOURGOGNE 2006 PINOT NOIR is my companion watching the show!
November 4, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I’ve been mixing it up a bit recently and trying to buy less and drink more of what I already have. Surprisingly, I have had a few Cabs that I enjoyed. Last night, I grilled up some dinner and enjoyed the Eppalock Ridge Shiraz that you had recommended awhile back. What I liked most about it was the fullness – not in body, but in flavor. Lots of full flavors, and enough tannin/acid to go with my cheeseburger. Thanks, GV.
November 4, 2008

Susan
EVERYONE!!!!! PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

EastTennesseeChris
Interesting show. I think it might be nice to include a map (possibly on the wall behind you, on the table, etc) every now & then to show where some of these regions are located. Especially when you’re into a nerdy mood on a given day and wanting to drop some extra knowledge. Just a thought. QOTD: I’m enjoying various wines from Spain at the moment, especially “value” grenache, tempranillo, etc as I recently returned from vacation there.
November 4, 2008

Tofferotti
Dinking a lot of Red Head Studios Yard Dog red. Picked it up because of high percentage of Petit Verdot. Never had any wine with PV before and as Gary is always loving PV I decided to give it a try. This wine is great and best of all cheap. I try to buy a balance of both cellar dwellers and things that are ready now. I also love Leeuwin Estates wines from Margaret River in Australia. Especially their Chardonnay and Art Series cabs. Great stuff. Can’t wait until the new vintage arrives from pre-sales!
November 4, 2008

italianwinelover
Nice informative show!!

QOTD: On Saturday I met my girlfriend for lunch and I brought a bottle of 2004 Chehalem INOX Chardonnay – we drank the whole bottle! Last night I had a glass of Tabula Rasa-Syrah Grenache Mourvedre blend and tonight I will be drinking Champagne!!!!! Can’t get the election pack I live in IL

Get out and vote!!
November 4, 2008

karlkons
Coming from Germany we drink mainly European, of course with a fair share of German wines, and we have to accept the limits of our budget… Our wine merchant improves his connections to Spain, so the everyday wine tends to be Spanish at the moment. It would be nice to be able to try more American wines, but it is not that easy to find interesting bottles here.

Regards and have a fine election day!
November 4, 2008

Susan
Gary- I THINK you need some more JETS stuff………….LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I change it up all the time, constantly trying different things, when there’s something I really like, I purchase additional bottles. Recently had an Allan Scott(New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc that was just as great as the Mahi Sav Blanc which is a personal favorite. Had a 2002 York Creek Cab Franc which I tried at last year’s Grand Tasting. Not sure if Ridge wines has anything to do with this wine, like a 2nd label. At 30 bones or so(had to hunt it down elsewhere cause WL didn’t carry it) a Chinon probably would have been a better value. Tasted like there was some Zin or Carignane blended in. Black Cherries and dark fruit for days–was much better on the 3rd day. Tasted pencil shavings(the oak baby) a litle inky and sun-dried tomato. I’d definitely buy it again, but only if it was at around the mid-twenties price point.
November 4, 2008

Classico
Again a very nice show. Like it a lot when you go into the wine and grape content. Currently drinking all sorts of stuf because of the wine course i am following. Very keen on the albarino and gruner veltliner.. Pretty unknown but this will change….

Cheerio
November 4, 2008

Greg Noorman
Your episode with Jancis was epic! That and the double with Randall got this lurker out of the shadows. Congrats on landing the big fish and keep more coming.

Chablis has to be one of the most under appreciated wines, period. Always a favorite food wine. Great show.

For the California Chardonnay show Wednesday, please consider Stony Hill. This is atypical Napa Chard from a pioneer winery of the area. A side by side with Rombauer would be an interesting comparison in styles.

QOTD: I’ve been drinking a lot of wines from our recent trip to Oregon. I continue to be stunned how good wines from the Willammette Valley are. $25 Pinot Noir blowin away stuff from Russian River. Coincidently, you’ve been talking up Arneis lately. We fell in love with one from Ponzi.
November 4, 2008

Karl
Great show Garry – still a relative newcomer to wine and didn’t realise Chablis was a region rather than varietal.
To note though, the $ has really strengthened in the last 1/2 months but I guess wine prices won’t start feeding through for a couple of months.
November 4, 2008

BobbyTiger
The Tittarelli Torrontes and Alamos Melbec are currently our go to wines.
Lots of flavor, with a good price point.
Must admit I pass over the Chablis isle. Time for another look?
November 4, 2008

Lurker1000
QOTD: Botalcura, La Porfía Grand Reserve Malbec, 2006 from Chile. Very impressive QPR!