2005 Bordeaux tasting- Blind

2005 Bordeaux tasting- Blind – Episode #589

December 3, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk puts 4 Bordeaux wines from the classic 2005 Vintage to the test!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau CouspaudeSt Emilion
2005 Chateau BrownGraves/Pessac-Leognan
2005 Chateau CamensacOther Red Bordeaux
2005 Chateau La ClemencePomerol

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

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185 Responses

December 3, 2008

Hinrgman
Blind bourdeaux!!

Fantastioc
December 3, 2008

Hinrgman
Blind bourdeaux!!

Fantastic
December 3, 2008

Hinrgman
The pile of wine cases behind you seems to be depleting.
December 3, 2008

John Farrin
4
December 3, 2008

KenP
Top 5!
December 3, 2008

Tom G
Great show Gary.

QOTD: A few. I bought a bunch of Michele Rolland’s Ugly-Ass Bottle Series, partly because of the score, partly because of the show you did, partly because of the cost, and mostly because of the hideous bottle that I hope to look back on in 5 years and laugh with my buddies about as we drink delicious, over-the-top Bordeaux.
December 3, 2008

Dr_Funkenstein
top 10!

I spent my hard earned student loan dollars on a couple of 2005 Pontet Canets at $80 per bottle and a 2005 Leoville Barton at $120. I starved for a couple of weeks, but it was worth it.
December 3, 2008

BF
great show idea.. I am still waiting on some of my 05 futures!
December 3, 2008

Griz4life
Good work, Hoss. Great show. Makes me wish I could finish my Ph.D. so I could afford some of these wines.

QOTD: Chateau Gazin Rocquencourt

Haven’t opened a bottle yet, but I’m sure it won’t disappoint for its price point.
December 3, 2008

jason
that is what i am f’en talkin’ about! will be back
December 3, 2008

Greg Z
I hope you will be tasting them again this week or early next week.

We went a little overboard on 05s. Clos Fortet, Larcis Ducasse, Malescot, Branon, La Fleur Morange, Fleur Cardinale, Lascombes, Lucia, Pierre de Lune, Clos les Lunelles, Duhart Milon, Quinault, Barde haut, L ‘Arrosee, Valrose, D aigulhe, Haut Bergey, Malartic, Domaine De L’A, Faugeres, La tour Carnet, Sociando Mallet, Clos Manou, Charmail, Joanin Becot, and Lafon Rochet, and then some mixed cases.
December 3, 2008

KenP
Excellent show!

What is it about blind tastings that bring the humor out in GV? Funny as hell today.
December 3, 2008

Lawn
I want more wines that taste like “yard” LOL
great episode
December 3, 2008

cbleary
Great show. I’ve enjoyed some very good sub-$20 2005 Bordeaux wines this year. I have a 2005 bottle of Chateau Pipeau St. Emilion Grand Cru that I am looking forward to opening when the time is right.
December 3, 2008

Josh
Awesome show Gary Vee! I must say I am a bit ashamed as I have not had a 2005 Bordeaux; however, I am new to wine so I am still exploring what I enjoy and whats out there. Love the show. Keep bringing the Thunder!
December 3, 2008

Jesse
Great reviews! I am bookmarking your site and will be back!

Sherer
December 3, 2008

M
QOTD: I bought several different 2005 Bordeaux wines that were $15-$25.
December 3, 2008

M
QOTD:
Chateau Villars, Fronsac
Chateau Haut-Marchand
Chateau Barrail Meyney
Chateau du Juge Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge
and a couple of others
December 3, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Leoville Barton, Leoville Las Cases, Pinchon Lalande, Pinchon Baron, Ducru Becallioux. all expensive but tasting them, I was blown away by every one of them. The Pape Clement that I did not buy was unbelievable and may be a 100 point wine.
December 3, 2008

jason
you are right gary, some of these wines are not meant to be drunk now and a lot of the lower end 05 bordeaux that i have tasted are like drinking rocks. they are just so tight right now. they will bloom one day and we will be happy that we bought a boat load.

QOTD- where do i friggin start?
a few bottles of each – duhart milion, de fieuzal, la grange, beau – sejour becot, le secret du cardinal, chat. ripeau (st emilion) lots of haut medocs, …… a mag of la fleur de gay, single bottles of la gurgue, la garde, rochet lafon, chat gloria, rauzzan gassies, found a bottle of malscott st exupery in bern for 80 bucks! moulin riche (2nd wine of poyferre) i cannot remember. that is just bordeaux. i sent all of my extra cash 05 last year…. burgundy, rhone….. loire.
**** my wife just found my hidden stash of wines the other day……yikes!
December 3, 2008

Scott EJ
I’m trying to wrap my head around Bordeaux and with ‘05 being such a hot vintage, I figured if I’m gonna invest and break my mold, now is the time to do it.

QOTD: I’ve got a bunch at home, but, ironically enough, I did just receive a shipment of some today here at work of….’05 Ch. LaCroix-Chantecaille, St. Emillion, Grand Cru. Not being a big baller, I’m trying to maximize my bucks by staying in the 20-30 range and hoping for the best, ie: I would hate myself for spending major coin on a region that hasn’t been too kind to me in the past. But, given the vintage, I will try to be as picky and smart as I can with my choices, vs. just buying everything because of the press.
December 3, 2008

Kent
The first wine was hilarious.

“a little Charlotte’s Web action”

Haha.
December 3, 2008

ellenkf
2 bottles of Leoville Las Cases on futures and Malescot St-Exupery
December 3, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: I bought a couple from WL and I think I got one or two from secret packs as well.
December 3, 2008

Jaybird76
I’ve got a few some I will probably never drink like the 4 Lafite Rothschilds I have, Pavie, Rausan Segla, Sansonet, Chateau Barde Haut, cheval brun
December 3, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD:7 OR 8 cases mostly mixed. Chateau Angelus (3) was my splurge. Branon, Valrose Alienor, Reignac, Chasse Spleen, Clarke Listrac, Haut Bergey,Haut Brisson, Sansonnet, Caronne Ste. Gemme, La Croix de Gay etc.
December 3, 2008

Laurie in VT
Fun episode!

QOTD: A few back when prices hadn’t yet gone skyward. Can’t remember specifics, but I’ll post later if I get time this evening to go take a look…
December 3, 2008

Dr T in NC
QOTD — I went with several ‘no-name’ 2005s that looked like fun!
December 3, 2008

Lurker1000
Gary, you are the BOMB! Epic episode.

I love these blind-tasting shows. I must say, you have an amazing quality/price ratio feeling…unless you’re cheating
Keep up the good work.
December 3, 2008

David T
QOTD: Haven’t had an ‘05 yet, the last was an ‘03. Gotta get me one!
December 3, 2008

TLR
Love the blind tastings!
December 3, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun show, love Bordeaux!

Q – Have bought a number of different wines from that vintage, have a Chateau La Grave that’s been calling my name. I know it needs more time, but I HATE waiting!!
December 3, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Pichon Baron, La Gay, Sansonnet, Haut Bergey, Valrose CA, Beychevelle, D’Armailhac, Faizeau, Caronne Ste. Gemme, Reignac, Montviel, Senejac, Petit Bocq, Chateau Cote de Baleau & La Cour D’Argent…………….
December 3, 2008

Toby (DK)
Hey – thanks for yet a super show.

Q.O.T.D.:
A few different 05’s, e.g.: a case of Cht. Cantenac Brown (3′cru) and a case of Cht. Belgrave (5′cru).
WISH I had gotten more (do still buy though), but the prices (as all know) do get a bit steep for a CKC

Im trying to seek out some great offers for 04′ Bordeaux instead – e.g. in DK a bottle of 04′ Cht. Cheval Blanc only costs one tenth of a bottle of 05′ – and the 04′ is amazing!!!

(Still hoping for more champagne and port shows – please )
December 3, 2008

manonthemoon
Love the blinds.

QOTD: None, just can’t get into Bordeaux, tend to stick to the Rhone when it comes to red french wine.
December 3, 2008

JudeMurphy
I’ve bought… lots of 05 Bordeaux! All of which I immediately drank!

Yesterday I tried the 05 Ch. Barrail Du Blanc, and all I can say is you HAVE to try it!!! ; )
December 3, 2008

RieslingRon
Gary,

Kudos to the blind tasting………love this type of show. I haven’t commented in a long while, but this show was the tops.

QOTD: I have some O5’s – Chateau Picampeau, Chateau Moulin de Lavaud,and some others…..nothing too high priced. I’m interested in looking for the La Clemence though.
December 3, 2008

Gobi
QOTD – Ch. Margaux, Angelus, Leoville Poyferre, Rauzan Segla
December 3, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: I put together a modest mixed case of Ch. Haut Brisson, Ch. Pontac Lynch Quintessence, Ch. Valrose Alienoor, and Ch. Fieuzal Rouge.
December 3, 2008

Rick D
Great show Gary. Very impressed how you hit the prices on each bottle.

QOTD: I have purchased several 2005 Bordeaux, but don’t plan on drinking any until at least 2010. Chat Sansonnet, Chat Haut Brisson, Chat Beaumont, Chat Quinault L’Enclos, Chat Clarke, Listrac, Chat Potensac and a few other

My cellar leans way heavier to the southern Rhone for my palate. The out number Bordeaux 5:1
December 3, 2008

John R
QOTD: I got and am buying more, Calon Segur,Pofyerre,Duhart, Haut Bages Liberal.
December 3, 2008

Careyd
Hey Gary! Now you’re ringing my bell with the Bordeaux!

2005 Bordeaux I bought:
Château Au Grand Paris Supérieur
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet
Château Bel-Air (6)
Domaine du Bouscat (4)
Château Filhot
Château Marjosse (4)
Christian Moueix Merlot Bordeaux Contrôlée
Château Poitevin (2)
Château Sansonnet (case)
Château Tertre de Courban (case)
Vallee de Valeur Mis en Bouteille par EMB 33100 A a Cars France
Château Valrose St. Estèphe Cuvée Alienor (case+++)

I’m still buying, but as you can see, most of what I bought is under $50. And over half is under $25. I’m big on Bordeaux, but just can’t afford to jump in too hardcore with the spendy stuff. I just do the best I can on a budget.
December 3, 2008

Jay Campbell
QOTD: I’ve only bought a couple. I drank one that was not good at all (Medoc) and had one from Poulliac (sp?) that was really nice, so I got another to hold onto for a while.
December 3, 2008

KW
Great Show! Gary why don’t you use more glasses so you don’t have to waste so much wine rinsing? Also what do you do with the wine that’s left over?

QOTD: Lots of stuff – Sansonnet, Haut Bergey, Valrose, Faizeau, St Gemme, Tour Seran, Rollan de By, Reignac, Fleur du Bouard, Picampeau, Cour D’argeant, Villars, De Courban
December 3, 2008

KJlost
QOTD: Just a Pipeau, Bel-Air Ortet, and Chasse-Spleen bought on a whim so far. I hoping reduction in prices will come around.
December 3, 2008

Little Jonny
GV just knocked it our of the park, just like the last time! I’m shocked…

QOTD: ???
December 3, 2008

Dominus
Oh crap. I’m sized for this episode. Time to get a glass of wine and sit back and enjoy.

I’ll be back with comments.
December 3, 2008

Michel Dugas
2005 made me perplex, the price point became unbeliveable!!

I bought
Gruaud Larose
Sociando Mallet
Duhard Millon
Montrose
and others

MD
December 3, 2008

Michel Dugas
And yes I forgot, I am begining to love those blind tasting more and more

MD dit “le Big”
December 3, 2008

Deano
Gary Great episode….I wish i could afford that last one.
December 3, 2008

Toni
QOTD: Clos Moulin Pontet, Chateau L’Escarjean, Chantet Blanet, Mouton Cadet reserve, st emillion, Chateau Roques Mauriac, and a couple others.
This was my first venture away from local wines of Slovenia, Hungary and Austria, which I adore. They are cheap ass booze by any standards, but some of them showed me the capabilities of bordeaux area. I have to note Clos Moulin Pontet. This stands above the crowd enormously. It beats anything below 30 eur easily for the price of 5 eur.

This year I am aimig to more well known chateaus and expanding not only pallete, but also the wallette
December 3, 2008

Peter
I have not purchased a Bordeaux for many years. I have the 1990, 1986, 1988, 1989. They are still not ready. So drink some great old Claret and have a party
December 3, 2008

Matt182
Excellent show, really high on blind!

QOTD: Clarke, Puygueraud, Malmaison, Bellefont-Belcier, Lagrange, Tourelles de Longueville, Réserve de Léoville Barton, Clerc-Milon in 1,5L and Trotanoy.

Looking for a La Clémence but in Canada (espacially in Quebec) but it’s 164$CAN (130$US) and maybe for a Cos d’Estournel.
December 3, 2008

Dominus
“Cheap cow-butt action” ahhhhh RP never used those kind of terms to describe wine. The reason the Vayniac Nation loves you.

Great, great show. These blind tastings are da best and it really shows how damn good you are.

QOTD: Yes, the ‘05 Reignac, one of the original “gargistas.” I fell in love with the ‘00 and based on your opinion (I have yet to taste it) I procurred a couple cases. Looking forward to their arrival some day.

Cheers!

P.S. The Monteflores Merlot you reviewed the other night . . . kick-ass! Having some now.
December 3, 2008

Peter Nolan
Gary: Loved this Wine Library episode on the French Bordeaux and the one on Getting Rich Slowly. I have read the Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator Magazine avidly and have spent a great deal of money over the last 15+ years on their recommendations. Well, now that I’m broke, I can only say how much I enjoyed the two film clips I viewed today. You are “spot on” regarding less expensive wines vrs. the real high end stuff. Wish I had known about this years ago. It would have saved me a great deal of money. I plan to watch your “blog” more regulary now. Thanks, Pete
December 3, 2008

RonC
Excellent episode. I really enjoy the blind tastings.

QOTD: Purchased some inexpensive 2005’s. Don’t have a wine cellar so I have no idea what they will taste like in a few years.
Chateau Picampeau
Chateau Vieux Pourret
Domaine Du Bouscat
Roc De Pourret St Emilion (2)
Chateau Gigault Cuvee Viva Premieres Cotes de Blaye (2)
Chateau Valrose Cuvee Alienor(6)
December 3, 2008

DrewM
Love the blind Bordeaux…

Mine:
Pavie
Clinet
Cos D’Estournel
Branon
Pontet Canet (found ‘em at Costco for $69!)
Poitevin
Domaine de Bouscat
and many, many more!!
December 3, 2008

Hazy Blur
Gary: Ok here is my new “Handle”. Loved your clips today of Getting Rich Slowly, and the Bordeaux tastings.
December 3, 2008

DrEdwardo
QOTD:

So far:
Lagrange (Julien)
Smith Haut Lafitte
Kirwan
Lynch-Bages
La Confession
Branaire

Edwardo
December 3, 2008

Matthew Hale
QOTD: The only 2005 Bordeaux I have bought is the Secret de Cardinale and I only bought one bottle. I’m looking forward to drinking it someday. Hopefully I will be able to try some others as well.
December 3, 2008

Z
QOTD: Chateau Dauzac Margaux 2005 – purchased by the case – sweet sippin’
December 3, 2008

Jay
QOTD: Several, but among those I’m most looking forward to trying (many years from now…) is the Clerc Milon, long my favorite “value” Bordeaux property.
December 3, 2008

BF
great show. You know, one of Hercules’ tasks was to shovel animal crap. That’s some good company.
December 3, 2008

sam
Rockin’!
I only really got into Bordelais wines with the ‘05 vintage. In my short voyage through the immense world of Bordeaux, I have found that many are too big to drink right now, and really get the most of as of yet. Most wines would benefit having a couple more years to settle.

QOTD: My 2005 coup de coeur is Château Maucamps, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieure from the Haut-Médoc. Big berries, ripe, but with a strong backbone that will take it through the next 2-3 decades.

To 2005 Bordeaux, raise your glasses!
December 3, 2008

BF
QOTD: I bought cases of CH. Puygueraud, Ch. Belgrave, Ch. Caronne Ste Gemme, and Ch. Labat. All under $25 a bottle… the ones I’ve tried are WAY too young to drink now, though.
December 3, 2008

Carly L
QOTD: I think I bought a 2005 Bordeaux last year for about $12. I can’t remember, but I think it was pretty good. Too poor to have tried any of the really good ones, I guess
December 3, 2008

Withnail
That was great
December 3, 2008

Dr. Dan
Great show, GV. Blind is the way to go; I don’t even scroll down to see the wine list, so that I can be surprised, too. You’re really hitting the price points on the nose. Just a liitle too good maybe I’ve been waiting for a 2005 Bordeaux show. Was hoping that you’d have the chance to give the little beauties a little more air time before tasting, though.

Chateau Brisson
Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc
Chateau Tour St. Bonnet
Chateau Clos L’eglise Cotes De Castillon
Chateau de Fonbel
Chateau La Prade
Chateau Les Trois Croix
Chateau Marquis D`alesme Becker
Chateau Moulin Haut Laroque
Chateau Petit Bocq
Chateau Puygueraud
Vieux Champs de Mars Johanna
Chat Haut Gardere
Chateau Cote De Baleau
Chateau Rollan De By
Chateau Senejac
Chateau Barde Haut
Chateau Camensac
Chateau Caronne Sainte Gemme
Chateau Clos Rene
Chateau Du Tertre
Chateau Faizeau
Chateau Faugeres
Chateau Grand Mayne
Chateau Haut Bergey Rouge
Chateau Haut Brisson
Chateau La Clotte
Chateau La Croix De Gay
Chateau Lanessan
Chateau Les Grands Chenes
Chateau Monbrison
Chateau Moulinet
Chateau Pontac Lynch
Chateau Rabaud Promis
Chateau Reignac
Chateau Rouget
Chateau Sansonnet
Chateau Valrose Cuvee Alienor
Clos Les Lunelles
Chateau D’arche Sauternes
Chateau Fombrauge
Chateau Pipeau
Chateau Puy Arnaud
Chateau Charles De Sarpe
Chateau Grand Corbin D`espagne
Chateau Grand Pontet
Chateau Haut Batailley
Chateau La Gaffeliere
Chateau L’arrosee
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Rouge
Chateau Quinault L`enclos
Chateau Saint Pierre
Chateau Soutard
Michel Rolland Episode One (Chateau d’Arsac)
Chateau Fleur Cardinale
Chateau Angelus
Chateau Doisy Vedrines Sauternes
Chateau Cos D`estournel
Chateau Sociando Mallet
December 3, 2008

Dominick Mack
Gary…this show kicked ass…love the blind tastings!
December 3, 2008

Steve
Great show Gary, I’ll save up for the La Clemence. I’ve been enjoying the 2005 Ch. La Grange Clinet, pretty tasty, only about $14, which is about what I like to spend.
December 3, 2008

Askold Shegedyn
Nice episode. I picked up some Lafleur-Petrus.
December 3, 2008

theduffy
WWHHHHOOOHHHHOOOOO Great show Thanks Gary!!! And Mott!!
December 3, 2008

Chris Bartow
When I visited Wine Library I picked up Chateau Plain Point which I haven’t tried yet. Most of the 2005s are out of my spending limit at this point.
December 3, 2008

Pete G
Love the blinds – like a box of chocolates ya neva know what ya gonna git.

QOTD: a few – 4 or 5 so far. Of note? Ch. D’Issan
December 3, 2008

OSCAR FALCON LARA
QOTD: I bought several 2005’s :
Chateau du Plantier 2005 Bordeaux
Chateau Cluzan 2005 Bordeaux
Sichel Sauternes 2005.
Chateau Le Giron 2005 Bordeaux

I am curious about that ‘poop’ smelling wine, I will look for it locally…

Great show.
December 3, 2008

hugh
QOTD-I’ve bought about 12-14 different ones from price range of 20-80.
Especially looking forward to trying Monbousquet (btw if u can get the 2000-do it!!) and Lascombes….
December 3, 2008

NJ_Vettester
QOTD: I have not yet purchased any of the 2005 Bordeaux – economic climate has forced me to give up on most luxury items like wine.
December 3, 2008

Ray Barnes
As usual Gary does a very fine job in blind tastings – where his palette is pushed a bit harder than usual. The La Clemence sounds like a winner too, and at $80 is not bad at all for a great wine from there.

QOTD – Chateaux Bahans-Haut-Brion, Nenin & Guiraud. Also a very nice surprise, Ch. Pezac from Entre-Deux-Mers, a good sleeper.
December 3, 2008

ncwinetravels
gary,

great show…love the bordeaux. QOTD: Chateau Grand Jean 2005 – right bank.
Haven’t opened it yet, might be a dog, we’ll see.
Still waiting for Chateau Gazin to be in stock.

Best Regards,
ncwt
December 3, 2008

Stan Reitan
I have not had the privelege of tasting a ton of ‘05 Bordeaux but I did stumble on a very nice gem for only $15.00. Chareau Paradis Casseuil Domaines Barons DE Rothschild (Lafite). What an amazing wine for the price. Dusty fruit on the nose with wet leather, some dark cherry currant maybe. Wet leather and fruit on palate, finish wasn’t great but acceptable. Great wine for under twenty bucks if you love the old world style.
December 3, 2008

Tooch
keep the blind tastings coming – i think a couple double-blind episodes are necessary too.

2005 bordeaux – haven’t bought anything noteworthy yet.
December 3, 2008

Jolie Elman
QOTD: Two Gary V recommendations — Chateau Gazin Rocquencourt 2005 and Domaine Du Bouscat 2005
December 3, 2008

Ian
Sweet episode. “some Charlotte’s Web action” best line of the episode.

QOTD: The most recent one I got was a $12 Beau Rivage. Poopy.
December 3, 2008

SurfCityJay
Nice show.. need to find some La Clemence…

All that I have bought of 2005 is a case of Chateau La Pointe from Pomerol… got an early 90s vintage on a whim from Trader Joe’s years ago and loved it… My wife and I visited the Chateau on our trip to France in 2001… nice small production, family owned… and like you say.. LOVE THE MERLOT!
December 3, 2008

Gary O
I am a newcomer to wines and to The Thunder Show and it is absolutely fantastic. I am addicted to these episodes and have watched tons in the last 5 days. Love the blind tasting. I have not yet purchased any Bordeaux, but I plan to very soon.

Keep up the great work and I will do what I can to spread the Thunder.

Many thanks for your insights.
December 3, 2008

Brock
Chateau Ducla 2005

Nice job on CBS this morning!
December 3, 2008

Roberto (rarojas)
loved the show, as usual, love right bank and Cab Fr. so getting a case of this, ONLY based on this show!!!! hope I’m doing the right thing, I trust your palate as it is so similiar to mine.

QOTD: Cos D’Estournel, always undervalued, in my humble opinion. Also La Mission Haut Brion, and bought a whole bunch of second wines from the top names, which I think is a great play.

Salud!
December 3, 2008

Susan
Gary, I must say………..As I have watched you at different key notes and different TV shows……You have just gotten better at this!!!! You were extremely FABULOUS and had a great delivery this morning on the CBS Early Show……Just sorry it was sooooo short……not your fault…..CBS just isn’t too bright!!!!!!!
December 3, 2008

the2urbs
Poop, really… na

I still can’t find French I will shell out the $$$$$$$$$ for.
December 3, 2008

Snarf
QOTD: none/nada/zero. Not a Bordeaux fan, AND it saves me $$$
December 3, 2008

Susan
Gary & Chris, Here is a Bordeaux I had recently that was excellent!!!!! http://tv.winelibrary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22500&highlight=
December 3, 2008

Cuse Wino
QOTD- Too expensive and might smell like poop.
Two good reasons to stay away from Bordeaux.

Love the blind shows- you are killing on the prices!
December 3, 2008

Richard Ritter
Way to keep it blind! You are on the money!

Q of the D: Ch. Cour d’Argent.

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December 3, 2008

@AndrewSansone
Gary, Love the blind tastings! Keep ‘em coming!

Excellent job on CBS Morning Show!
December 3, 2008

CraigG
Chateau L’Eglise Clinet
Chateau Marguax
Leoville-Las Cases
Chateau Cos d’Estournel
Chateau Angelus
Chateau Malescot St. Exupery
Chateau Rauzan Segla
Chateau Branon
L’Evangile
Chateau Lascombes
Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild
Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild
Chateau La Fleur Petrus
Chateau Clos de l’Oratoire
Michel Rolland Winemaker’s Collection
Chateau Balthus
Chateau Boyd-Cantenac
Chateau Prieure Lichine
Chatea Pipeau
Chateau Gigault Cuvee Viva
Chateau Montviel
December 3, 2008

Kenny Dion
Love the blind episodes, there’s not bull, just your opinion and then the reveal. I’ve seen you rip some great wines apart based on your palette, and I wonder if it would have happened the same way if not blind. Keep it real and keep it blind.

Vote Blind 09′
December 3, 2008

digitaldean
QOTD: Unfortunately, I have not picked up an ‘05 Bordeaux yet. Just getting into trying different wines, but will be trying one in the future.

Love the blind tasting.

Gary, gotta let up on the Mottster about Plaxico! His G-men may be repeating!!
December 3, 2008

Ed Whitebone
Really enjoy the blind tasting shows.

I got caught up a bit on the 05 Bordeaux thing this year.
I feel any wine collection has to have a couple of classed growths from this
vintage so I blew a whole two week paycheck just to get the Palmer and Ducru-Beaucaillou.

2 x 2005 Château Bonnet Bordeaux Contrôlée Reserve
1 x 2005 Calvet Reserve
1 x 2005 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
1 x 2005 Château Jean de Gue
2 x 2003 Château La Gorce
2 x 2005 Château le Bergey Cuvée Prestige .
1 x 2005 Château Palmer
1 x 2005 Château de Parenchère
1 x 2005 Château Pey La Tour Réserve du Château
1 x 2005 Château Peychaud
1 x 2005 Château Puy-Marceau
1 x 2005 Château Sociando-Mallet
December 3, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: Chateau de Caillac, chateau poutett, chateau de cardinale or le cardinale? a few other of your recommendations–can’t remember all of them. Possibly a Margaux amongst them. I didn’t buy any more than 3 or 4 bottles of one producer–didn’t purchase case lots.
December 3, 2008

WineWoman
Almost forgot. Great job on the CBS Early Show. Too short a segment. Maybe they’ll wise up and give you more time on your next appearance. Harry seemed to enjoy himself. Jackie Johnson, the weather-girl substitute, mentioned she wanted to join in on the wine spot. Hope to see more of you on the major networks.
December 3, 2008

Alex
QOTD- 05 Cos D’Estournal. Had it at a tasting and had to buy it, I remembered this wine from your vid and your book. Truly out of this world. I’m sure this wine will only get better with time and a wine to have for that very special moment.
December 3, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Bought over 50 bottles of different 2005 Chateaus! All latter growths but some great buys! Really love Bordeaux wines and wish I could just once try a 1st growth so I could really gauge my pallet against lesser growths and learn what a REALLY GREAT Bordeaux IS!
December 3, 2008

Robin C
You lived on a farm?
Nice appearance on the Early Show. You looked comfortable.
Entertaining blind tasting. You’re getting really good at this. Be careful or the 2005s will report you for harrassment.
QOTD:
Haut Bergey Rouge 2005
Chateau Hortevie Saint Julien 2005
Chateau Beau-Site St. Estephe 2005
Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Michel Rolland Episode One 2005
Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion 2005
Chateau Les Secrets de Cardinale 2005 St. Emilion
December 4, 2008

ponuppy
QOTD: Chateau Vieux Pourret … amazing.
December 4, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – got a few of them from your recommendations, and from a local store…
December 4, 2008

Fred
Hehe, really enjoy this!

Just came back from the 2005 Bordeaux tasting at last week. Saint-Julien wines obviously won my heart, especially, Ch. Leoville Poyferre, Ch. Lagrange and Ch. Talbot, much better than other Bordeaux red wines. Right time to taste. Graves and Sauternes also rocked.

QOTD: I bought some basic 2005 Bordeaux last year. Amongst, Chateau Grand Ferrand from Entre-Deux-Mers was a sexy and delicate wine, 100% Merlot, and the winner out of a box of six.

Great episode, blind tasting is like lottery. hehe, love it!@
December 4, 2008

Christo
Great Show!

QOD: I bought La Clemence a week ago! Will buy more! You are so money on your descriptions! Mikey you dont know how money you are!
December 4, 2008

Greg B
Big G, Thank you for being you man.

QOTD: Château Rauzan-Ségla 2005
December 4, 2008

Weston
QOTD:
6 x Chateau Saint-Christoly
1 x Chateau Haut Marbuzet
1 x Chateau du Tertre
1 x Chateau Beau-Site (Already Drank was nice the nose was closed but the taste was nice mainly cab I liked it)
December 4, 2008

medo
Another great blind show Gary!

QOTD:
2005 Château de Birot
2005 Château Cambon La Pelouse
2005 Château Doisy-Védrines
2005 Château Langoiran Cuvée Prestige
December 4, 2008

Yimosan
“G”

Fun episode!

QOTD – I am not a big fan of Bordeaux, but I did drink an ‘05 at a friend’s house about a month ago, and I do remember telling my wife that the wine tasted like poop, Not exactly in those terms, but there is something about them that turn me off.

Keep the blinds coming, or maybe do a blend comparison show, like super Tuscans, Meritages, and some of the Spanish blends that I love so much.

I missed you in the Early Show, see if you can add the video to the national appearances column.
December 4, 2008

Rani Haykal
GREAT Show!!!

I love the 2005 Bordeaux shows…especially done blind.

QOTD: I went nuts on the futures for ‘05:
Chat. Nenin
Chat. Vieux Certain
Chat. Clos Vielle Eglise
Chat. Grand Puy Lacoste
Chat. Gruard Larose
Chat. Fombrauge
Chat. Batailley
and Winemaker’s Collection Episode 1
(and a few other smaller producers that are a bit more accessible now)
(If only the 1er Crus were cheaper)

–RH
December 4, 2008

rimarfish
Great show!! More blind tasting please! You nailed almost perfectly all of them…QOTD: I bought

Chateau D’Armailhac
Chateau Puygueraud
Chateau Clerc Milon
Chateau Du Seguinier
Chateau Guy Arnaud

Also some Sauternes:

Chateau D’Arch
Chateau Guirard
December 4, 2008

J Crazy
Ch. Guiraud’s sweet and it’s second. And a Clerc Milon. Sitting on them.

Awesome episode again.
December 4, 2008

torquey
QOTD: Château Beychevelle
December 4, 2008

Weinnotizen
Great show. Since I am still new to Bordeaux wines, I tried to select a wine from each major appellation. Thought this would be a great opportunity to get to know the different styles of each appellation and to see what I prefer. Most are $15-30 wines, most are cru bourgeois. I rather bought more bottles instead of buying the top stuff. Here is a selection:

Chateau Beaumont
Chateau d’Aurilhac
Chateau La Gurgue
Chateau Duhart-Milon
Chateau Couhins (red and white)
Chateau Gloria
Chateau Tailhas
Chateau La Bourrée
Chateau Cantin
Chateau Chasse-Spleen
Chateau Pey La Tour Réserve
Chateau Reysson Reserve
Chateau de Gironville
December 4, 2008

Patrick Edwards
Love the blind tastings!!

CHÂTEAU COS-D’ESTOURNEL
CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON
CLOS DES JACOBINS
CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAGES-LIBÉRAL
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET
CHÂTEAU SANSONNET
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE-BARON
LE SENSUAL
CHATEAU VIEUX POURRET
DOMAINE DU BOUSCAT
CHATEAU RICHELIEU
CHÂTEAU GAZIN ROCQUENCOURT
CHÂTEAU FAUGÈRES
CHÂTEAU PUYGUERAUD
CHÂTEAU D’AIGUILHE
CHÂTEAU PIPEAU
CHÂTEAU GOUBAU
December 4, 2008

Rick O'Shea
Love the blind format.
December 4, 2008

Herm
Hi Gary, Great show…..love the blind tasting shows….I had most recently had Christian Mouiex 2003 Bordeaux Merlot….it was good not great but it was the right price….
December 4, 2008

trucbinouche
Hey Gary,
I LOVE ‘05 Bordeaux. I can’t wait to see how it does in the next 5 years or so. I bought a few Château La Tour de Mons, already had one and it was pretty good. Can’t imagine how better it will get. If you had this wine, I’d love to hear your comments.
December 4, 2008

italianwinelover
Didn’t know you lived on a farm…rather shovel sh#* than ice! LOL

Love the blind tasting room and boy are you good!! Nice eps!

QOTD: Château Les Graves de Barrau
December 4, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
Thanks for another great episode. I am impressed by your ability to predict the prices of the wines.
qotd: I haven’t bought much, but I did really enjoy the ‘05 Chateau Carbonnieux (sp?) Blanc. I don’t have a lot of experience with white Bordeaux, but this is probably the best I have had. I am saddened by the fact that here in Maine it is being sold for about $55. The suggested retail is actually $35, which is about the price I paid in New Hampshire several months ago. I won’t name names, but I suspect that the Maine distributor who carries it bought it at retail in New Hampshire and is reselling it at their usual markup. jerks.
December 4, 2008

FifthgenTexan
Great Show!

QOTD:
2005 Chateau Cantemerle – Fifth Growth
It’s cellared for now and will open one in 2010. I have had several of the 2000 vintage. Loved it. Great QPR in my opinion.
Also:
Chateau Bellevue Fronsac
Chateau Malmaison
December 4, 2008

Carlitos
QOTD. Bought a 5 cases or so of ‘05 Bordeaux. Most of them from WL in that $20-30 range. Pretty excited as they are supposed to be delivered today. Good timing!
December 4, 2008

catherine.
i cut class to see you on tv, and the segment was WAY to short. you’re prettier on tv, and 3 minutes of gorge gv is not enough.
December 4, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: none yet – wish I had much earlier.
December 4, 2008

Woody
Pichon Baron
Pipeau
Agassac
Clos Des Menuts

Mixing up a bit of right and left bank.

Great show. I am a lurker no more. I managed to find wine-library tv all by myself, but ahve since recommended it to all of my friends – wine lovers or not. I live in London, and am minutes away from stuffy wine-shops. It is so refreshing to find someone as passionate as you!

I think that everyone should just take a holiday, and drive to a wine region and meet these wonderful wine producers. I still love the first time I went to bordeaux and rocked up at this old house, and this old man showed me and a friend around his vinyard. He didn’t speak a word of english, and we didn’t speak any french, but we understood each other perfectly.

This is what wine is all about. Fact
December 4, 2008

Dane Campbell
QOTD: 2005 Clerc Milon
December 4, 2008

suikagirl1
Blind tastings are always so much fun…. as life should be!

QOTD: Chateau Tournefeuille (LaLande de Pomerol) and Chateau Lilian Ladouys (Saint-Estephe)… I preferred the righ-bank because I absolutely LOVE merlot and that earthiness
December 4, 2008

Scottie P
Fun show. Love the blind tasting!!!

What’s up with the New (Vaynernation – Green) Wristbands? Did I miss the boat on that; how do I get one?
December 4, 2008

Christophe
Always love the blind tasting shows. I wish I could be at the Fort Mason party. I have my WSET Diploma classes this weekend though. I’ll see if I can do a quick turn around.
December 4, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: too many to list, but none over $40 (yet). We purchased several medoc, some pomerol, st. emilion.

Fun show, GaryV. It’s always great to see you get super excited by a wine.
December 4, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD :
Have had an array of superiers + a couple of Belle-Vue; case of 6 Pontac-Lynch. Haven’t had any of those yet. La Clemence sounds good – betond my budget atm unfortunately.
December 4, 2008

Jayhitek
Please don’t play with yourself in public.
QOTD: I don’t think I have bought any..?
December 4, 2008

Jay
OMG — The Poop Machine! Definitely a new t-shirt with the full quote on the back about pumping out the poop and sheep butt!! Would be awesome. Dunno if it would sell well though.
December 4, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G & Mott, GRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT Episode, Moooooooooochoo
Thanx!! “Dirt mixed with animal crap”…..Yo G, Ya really know how to
make those Vinos sound APPETIZIN’!! YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMM!!!!

qotd: Some of the 2005s i’ve managed to accumulate so for:
Caronne St. Gemme, Domaine de Courteillac, d’Armailhac, L’Archange,
Petit Boco, Charmail, Soudars, Cap de Faugeres, Quinault L’Enclos,
Bellefont-Belcier, de Fonbel, Clos Rene, Clos Manou, Reignac,
Les Gravieres, Faizeau, Pipeau, d’Aiguilhe, Gazin, Rouget, Gloria,
Senejac……. Guess i went kinda Bananas……
December 4, 2008

Oakmon's BF
Mine are all low end.
Chateau Haut-Guillebot Bordeaux – Good
Chateau De Paillet-Quancard – Great
Chateau de Cornemps – Good
Chateau Desire Perriere – Haven’t tried it yet
Chateau Monroze Bordeaux Superieur – Haven’t tried it yet
Reserve Speciale Barons De Rothchild – Haven’t tried it yet
December 4, 2008

amarone slim
i love how you never have a pen when you do blind tastings, somebody mail him a pocket protector, fully loaded
December 4, 2008

Darryl Lahteenmaa
Gary, you’re the man. You should have your own Masters of the Universe character….. Sniff-or. Maybe theChateau Couspaude should have a new name too ….Stinkor? Wait thats taken…how about poop-or? Have you ever had a wine with Stinkor on the nose? I’d buy that.

Nice ’05’s:
Ch. La Vielle Cure
Ch.Baret
December 4, 2008

Kate the Great
So I just bought Chateau La Grange Clinet 2005 and the hubby and I are drinking it as I type this. Eric thinks there is not much to it, I think it’s juicy with lots of fruit and maybe some leather? I don’t really know what I’m talking about though, but I think it’s a nice medium quality wine. We bought it for $16.
December 4, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: 05 Chateau Puygueraud.
December 4, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
I have not tried a bordeaux of 2005.
December 4, 2008

Magnuson
2005 Mouton Cadet! When you’re cheap, Mountain Cadet can’t be beat!
December 4, 2008

Rex
QOTD I slightly missed the boat on 2000 Bdx and should have bought more futures of the 1995 vintage (altough in my defense I was at that time working part time at Wendy’s…) so this time around I went heavier than normal even if primeur prices where high. I ended up with some Brillette, Chasse-Spleen, Sociando-Mallet, Pontet-Canet, Malescot St-Exupery, Haut-Bailly, Haut-Brion, La Conseillante, La Fleur-Petrus, Malartic-Lagraviere, Bahans Haut-Brion, Chapelle d’Ausone, Pensees de Lafleur, Clos du Marquis and Climens.

The boat is full (wallet empty) and the mix is interesting which should cover anything from casual dinner to very special occasion type wine (especially the magnums!).
December 4, 2008

Jason Monohan
I have a La Conseillante, Pomerol, 1982 That I can’t wait to crack into!!
December 4, 2008

Chris M
I have case of ‘05 Chateau Reysson waiting to mature, and a Grange Neuve de Figeac waiting for a special day to enjoy.
December 4, 2008

MattUD
QOTD: I actually haven’t had much, but still a good episode. You are really getting these scores and prices dead on.
December 5, 2008

Hugh McCabe
I got a case of a 3rd growth margaux Ferriere that Decanter magazine gave 5 stars to, it is normally not very good but I guess it was a good vintage for margaux.
Also 2 bottles lanesson, 2 alter ego de palmer,1x leoville barton,1x haut bages liberal,1 bahans haut brion.
Have just drunk 2 half bottles of carmes de rieussec 05 and these 2nd wines of great Sauternes houses seem to be good value for early drinking.
Overall i think the wines are grotesquely overpriced eg $NZ150 for leoville barton .
December 5, 2008

chukhead-ted
hahahahaah “why dont you give 05 bordeaux tongue cuz you love them so much” hahahha GV is a riot!

also–he is a GENIUS–BLIND 2005 bordeaux (a dream episode!)–this is still the hottest topic of the year and blind is the way to go–the best way to get rid of preconveived notions –i mean, thats how WS, WE, etc do all their tastings!

QOTD–i am excited about the 05 pontet canet i got–i will not dare touch it for at least 12 years!
December 5, 2008

Andrew
4 bottles of Les Secret du Cardinale (I’m a sucker — but I opeend one and I really liked it) and 3 bottles of Clos du Marquis (Leoville Las Casas, 2nd wine)…should arrive any day now…

Interesting epidose. DMaybe doing an ‘05 tasting every 6 months or so — with at least one wine — to see the evolution
December 5, 2008

Jon
qotd Chateau Haut Piquat got a Methusala for 200 bones. how could i resist?

speeking of big bottles, would like to see an episode concerning bottle sizes and what not.
December 5, 2008

Jimmy T
QOTD: never bought or had bordeaux. really interested though.
December 6, 2008

benny z
I bought a Lascombes. should that $80 wine be aged or is it ready to drink – what’s the range you would recommend?
December 6, 2008

YoungDave
Excellent concept for a show: 2005 Bordeaux BLIND!!!

OQTD: 2005 Cahteau Figeac (among many others)
December 6, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
Great job on the blind tasting. QOTD – I have only purchased some 2005 bordeaux in the $15 – $20 range and have not tried any yet. Guess I better try them.
December 6, 2008

Kirk AKA:(slave2thevine)
QOTD: Great show…as for what I bought was:
Cos d’Estournel,
Gloria,
Haut-Batailley,
La Tour de Mons,
Monbousquet,
Pontet-Canet,
Secret de Cardinale, and
The Winemakers’ Collection Michel Rolland Cuvée No. 1 Château d’Arsac.
December 6, 2008

JeremyQ
Nice show Gary, glad to see you came back to the 05 Bordeaux

QOTD: Too many to list here, total of 100 bottles (mix of stuff) incl a couple of 05 Domain du Bouscat which I tried last night. Has potential, still young, be interesting to see how it evolves in 2-3 years time.
December 7, 2008

Kristen
What a sweet episode! This is what I live for. Alas, if I were not a CKC, I’d be buying a case (or two) or La Clémence!

QOTD: Due to my CKC status, I don’t have the means to buy lots of 2005s, although little by little I’m snatching what I see in local stores. I have:

Le Secret de Cardinale
Haut Tayac
Plain Point

but I want many many more….
December 7, 2008

Kymo
Thanks for another fun show, Gary.

I purchased my first “future”/pre-arrival back in January at a UCG tasting in SF, and it just arrived this weekend! It’s a Margaux – Chateau de Tertre. Also bought a couple of inexpensive ’05’s…Haut Nadeau and Haut Belian.
December 7, 2008

tuscanbob
Why, Secret de Cardinale, of course. Along with Haut Bages-Liberal, Rauzan Gassies and a few others.
December 8, 2008

pawncop
Love the blind tasting format. Your integrity is intact. Your skill is evident. Thank you for the knowledge and expertise you share with us.

QOTD – No 2005 at the present but will be working on that.
December 8, 2008

GrapeStuff
Love the blind tastings GV – keep em coming.

QOTD:

2005 Winemakers Collection #1 Michel Rolland
2005 Puygueraud
2005 Duhart-Milon
2005 Sansonnet

And still searching, prices are looking more favorable now than they were just 45-60 days ago!
December 8, 2008

BruceP
Bought quite a few 05 Bordeaux. One I’m most looking forward to is the Pontet Canet.
December 8, 2008

Dan-o
Good show – love the Bordeaux!

QOTD – After loading up real heavy on 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Bordeaux, I have decided to sit ths one out. I purchased a few bottles of Chateau Pipeau – one of the WS Top 100.
December 8, 2008

Sharon
GV, you are good! Wow! I don’t own any 2005 Bordeaux.
December 9, 2008

Ali Amidi
This is what I bought:

Ch Grand Puy Lacoste, Ch Pontet Canet, Ch Leoville Poyferre, Ch Lynch Bages, Clos Fourtet, Ch Beausejour Becot, Ch Grand Mayne, Ch Grand Puy Ducasse, Ch Clarke, Ch Citran, Ch Clarke and Ch tour de pez.

But since Im just a poor student (in danish standards), Ive only bought one of each…. Probably drink it for my 50 birthday

Take care you all- A. Amidi
December 9, 2008

MBannon
Well, you definitely know your ‘05 Bordeaux, nice job!

QOD – Leoville Barton, La Gomerie, Haut Bergey
December 9, 2008

Burrr Gun Di
boooooooooooooo!
December 9, 2008

John D.
Great show Gary! Love the blind tastings.

QOTD: Cos d’Estournel, Pape Clement, Rauzan Segla, Rol Valentin, Pontet Canet, Clinet, Lascombes, Le Gay, Figeac, d’Issan, Lucia, Clerc Milon, Sansonnet, Beau Sejour Becot, Grand Puy Lacoste, Clos de L’Oratoire, Pavillon Rouge du Chat Margaux, Duhart-Milon, Leoville Poyferre, Haut Bergey, Haut Bages Liberal, Haut Brisson, Grand Mayne, La Tour Carnet, Beychevelle, Clarke, L’hermitage, d’Armailhac, Franc Mayne, Clos l’Eglise Cotes de Castillon among others… bought a few bottles of each to make my future 50 year old self, family and friends very happy.
December 10, 2008

Maggie Chung
I just got the ‘2005 Les Fort De Latour’ from my wine consultant. The shipment is coming on Dec 22. Very exciting! Should be soaked in one on Christmas!

I’ve also celled 2000 Pauillac de Latour! Have you tried it before? What do you think about this wine?
December 11, 2008

JayZee
Great show. Now I am regretting NOT getting the La Clemence. But…

QOTD: Here is what I’ve got in 2005 Bordeaux: Armailhac (12),Valrose (12), Sociando-Mallet (12), Barde-Haut (12), Beau-Sejour Becot (6), Beychevelle (12), Duhart-Milon (6), L’Hermitage (4), La Cour d’Argent (12), La Gaffeliere (4), Le Gay (2), Smith-Haut-Lafitte (6), Leoville-Poyferre (2), Figeac (2), La Galiane (2), Montviel (2), Michel Rolland Episode One (2), Sansonnet (6 750s and 2 1.5 L)
December 11, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
Nice job on the blinds…your best ever maybe ??!!

QOTD…

4x Doisy Vedrines
3x Lynch Bages
3x Malescot-St Exupery
2x Pipeau
2x Haut Marbuzet
1x Beychevelle, Pichon Lalande, Prieure Lichine, Les Forts, Monbousquet, La Tour Blanche
December 12, 2008

Andrew D
Hey Gary

Good show, thanks

QOTD: none … impossible to buy any in Australia (import tax makes prices stupid) and i feel it’s way too over priced in Hong Kong, though i might get organised and grab a bit soon.

Cheers
Andrew
December 13, 2008

Rob
Rauzan-Segla. It was my definite favorite at the UGC tasting earlier this year.
December 14, 2008

Keith
I am totally new to Bordeaux, I’ve bought 2 bottles and haven’t drunk them, from memory it was St Gemme Haut Medoc?
December 18, 2008

*/^_^\*
it would be neat to see a double blind where the audience had to guess what you were tasting…..can enough detail be gleamed from tasting notes to give the audience an idea of what varietal/region the wine is? hmmmm……

everybody leaves a comment guessing the wines and the answers revealed the next day. yes….i like this idea….
December 21, 2008

Dan in Stuttgart, GE
QOTD…I have a small selection of Bordeaux wines. Most in the 7-15 euro ($10-$20) range. Most I haven’t tried yet. Many come from small European wine shops or right from the vineyards, so I’m not sure of the Stateside exposure.

Most are Bordeaux Superior and a couple Grand Cru quality. Some of them include Ch Haut Gay, Ch Timberlay, Ch Barrail Laussac and Ch La Fleur De Lescours.
December 23, 2008

robertfrancis
i bought Ch d’armailhac and dosiy vedrine 05 !

Great show gary – any chance you coming to ireland ? there is a huge crowd of people here who would love to meet you !
December 29, 2008

MLee
QOTD: Chx. Lascombes, Pontet Canet, Cos D’estournel, Lagrange, Grand Pontet

Sorry ’bout the Jets, dude. At least the Pats didn’t make it either, right?
December 29, 2008

MLee
QOTD: Oh, also Duhart-Milon, Beausejour Becot, Smith Haut Lafitte BLANC, and BLANC de Lynch Bages. Also some Suduiraut in 375s.

A truly great show (as usual)!!
January 8, 2009

yowens
QOTD: Valrose, Cour D’argent, Montveil, Sansonnet, Brisson, Rollan de by, Caron St. Gemme, Marquis Becker, Mesille – Aubert, Haut-Bergey, Marjosse.
January 8, 2009

CBone
Great show! I haven’t bought any 2005 Bordeaux yet, but will soon.
January 11, 2009

kathyintex ( kathyd )
I’m going blind! Love the blind tastings – so much drama. Looking for the La Clemence from Pomerol as we speak. (Google me this!)

QOTD ~ Have had a few, but the most recent at a tasting for work was the Christian Moueix 2005 Medoc ( I saw that Cork’d rated it 94 pts. I thought it was a terrific buy at $18 in our store. Lots of upfront dark fruit followed by firm tannins in the end – will buy some and hold a few years to see what develops! PS – tried the Christian Moueix 2005 St Emilion – it was far too acidic for me – needs more time in the bottle.
January 29, 2009

Bothuyne Carl
Well, I have from 2005; Cos d’Estournel, Ducru Beaucaillou, Vieux Chateau Certan and the red Pape Clement. These are all great wine but I personally prefer the great Bordeaux wines from the year 2003. Of course, the 2005s have often more acidity than the 2003s. But I prefer, for my palate, pure knockout wines!
January 29, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great episode, glad you finally got around to a blind tasting. Im excited for the future ( the ones I own ). I hope all the money you forced me to spend didnt go to waste! QOTD: 2 Cos d’ Estrounel, a Monbousquet, a D’ Issan, a Figeac, and a Reignac. More to come, too! Costco has some huge deals. I get lots of bottles from them that are like 30% cheaper than wine stores. So basically a $300 wine for $200. I also have some nice 05 Sauternes as well.