Wow. I made it through the Ep, and it was worth it- a little change of format from the usual. Obviously 2005 is STUPID obnoxious, and the prices will reflect that, but 2006 seems to have a few stellar wines, if mostly a bit more muscular. Maybe a few values in ’06 with a little less elegance of ’05?

A little hard on the ears, but immensely enjoyable. Thanks for the insight. Looking forward to Part 2.

This IS what it’s all about as far as wine goes. Thanks for this GV. I enjoyed it and I’m feelin the excitement of you swirling that wine.

Maybe…setting up the table and Eric in the tasting room at Ch Margeau and pulling out the JETS bucket…and going through the drill complete with a score would have been fun.

Cheers

Hi GV

WOW, what a great episode. As someone who loves to visit wineries, this is a virtual dream. Getting the one on one with I assume in a couple of cases was the winemakers, or even the owners is just priceless. I am impressed that you don’t take any notes, I am always scribbling furiously when I visit wineries, and then spend some days after my trip deciphering my notes. I am really excited about the 2005 and 2006 vintages, they sound fantastic.

My only complaint about the episode, and it is a small semantic one, it was hard to follow what wines i.e. vintage you were drinking sometimes.

Take it easy
J DUB

QOTD: LOVE the episode, still watching. It’s a nice behind the scenes look and Gary asks some great questions. I can see why some people may not like it, they want the high energy of the regular WLTV, but it’s a great job by all and I can’t wait for Part 2!

QOTD: interesting stuff, for sure. The bordeaux insider wine talk is impressive…
Also, I really liked the geographical clues you dropped.
Can’t wait till the ’05s get delivered…

I liked it, but would have also liked to see a lot more of your candid assessments after you visited each winery. Would have liked to hear what you bought and how much, if people were cool or stuffy jerks, etc. In short, more of Gary being Gary.

Loved it…interesting blending session; one of the most maddening but creative aspects of winemaking. Le Gay treated you well, must have been the praise of the 04 on WLTV that opened the flood gates 😉
Tell Prats of Cos D’Estournel not to flatter himself, his 06 is not an aston martin!

I absolutley loved this episode, and I featured it on Viddler yesterday. I can’t wait for today’s Part Two.

Really enjoyed the episode. Certianly a drastic difference from the ‘normal’ animated and overflowing Gary. It was good to see, though, and changed things up a bit. I find myself trying to read his facial expressions to see what he thinks about the wine he’s tasting, as it’s a lot less obvious than usual!

I’ve got to tell you, after watching this I’m not exactly chomping at the bit to visit these places. Spectacular wine, spectacular land, spectacular architecture – bone dry personalities. These guys need to watch the episode on wine being fun. Some more than others, obviously, and I realize this is a business setting at some of the more prestigious chateaus. But still, a lot of really tight ties and suits.

That said, I’d still love to go. Looking forward to pt. deux!

Props to Bordeaux!!

I am thorougly jealous now. What a great opportunity. Knowing how serious the folks in France are about wine I understand no quips from GaryV. Interesting combination you made. Was at Chateau Bresson. Was it based on your tasing of the different components or did you just wing it? If you videoed everything you wouldn’t have needed any tasting notes just replay the video and there they are. I would love to do this same type of tour but without the “in” to the retail market doubt I would even come close to your experiences. Kudos and keep the videos coming from the Bordeaux trip.

Absolutely GREAT STUFF! Fabulous perspective on the smaller producers and the second wines. Also interesting to watch the interaction when the wines are very good versus others. Will you be running futures on 2006?

Very cool to see this. You definitely have an amazing job. Just seeing those wines lined up on the table. Wow. I agree with the editing comments, could have been paired down quite a bit and had the same general feel. I also think you could get a better on-camera mic (there are some decent options that wouldn’t be obtrusive) and bring along a small tripod for the outside shots. These are nitpicky points, though; a fantastic diary of your trip. Beautiful scenery, cool seeing inside the tasting rooms and cellars. It’s interesting to see how closed the winemakers/chateaux owners are, it’s like no one wants to really show their hand. I’m sure there is some awkwardness bringing a camera along on a winebuying expedition. I agree some French language would do you wonders. Great stuff, thanks for sharing.

Very cool to see this. You definitely have an amazing job. Just seeing those wines lined up on the table. Wow. I agree with the editing comments, could have been paired down quite a bit and had the same general feel. I also think you could get a better on-camera mic (there are some decent options that wouldn’t be obtrusive) and bring along a small tripod for the outside shots. These are nitpicky points, though; a fantastic diary of your trip. Beautiful scenery, cool seeing inside the tasting rooms and cellars. It’s interesting to see how closed the winemakers/chateaux owners are, it’s like no one wants to really show their hand. I’m sure there is some awkwardness bringing a camera along on a winebuying expedition. I agree some French language would do you wonders. Great stuff, thanks for sharing.

great episode. loved to see the barrel rooms, scenery, vineyards, adn the chateaus. would have liked to see little captions or introductions to the different people you met at the different places so we can place a name to the face, see their relationship to the winery, etc. can’t wait for part 2.

GV,
Very nice to see such an insiders view of those Chateaus. Margeaux looked magnificent, but I’m sure very snooty to a simple American like me.
Much more tame than your typical episode, but did anyone really think you were going to put on your best New Jersey frat boy attitude while tasting the best wines in Bordeaux??
At La Gay, how the hell did you even taste the wine after 15 bottles? I would kill to do a vertical like you did! It would make it easier to understand why the 2000 and 2005 are superior, without a comparison I just have to take it on faith.
Thanks for the great view and insights.

Love going to France, watching this just fuels the fire. Seeing the actuall vineyard feild of Petrus was pretty special. Can’t believe you tasted at Margaux, wow, RP gave them the best rating of lot for 2005. You just tasted a probable 100 wine!

Wow, what an awesome ep! I may have to convince Mr. Kelldey that we need to go to France on our next European adventure.

Great job, and the editing was fine. You’re not competing for an Oscar, for God’s sake! I thought it was great that we got to see you as your professional self. Very cool and realistic.

Eagerly anticipating Parte Deux!

K

QOD:
LOVE the video!!
Did Erik do this one?
Very good work on the
editing!!
🙂

Gary-
The LONG
awaited BORDEAUX EP?
WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!!
Thanks!
Loved the inside of the chateaux
and
LOVED the inside of the winerys
AND
LOVED the barrel rooms!
(or cities!!!)
and
loved the landscape!!
I am ready to go to Bordeaux!!!
🙂

Correction:
That would be chateaus!!!

out freaking standing!!

Gary-
I bet you had a
SUPER
time in
Bordeaux!!!!!
Fun a plenty!!!!
Great Stuff!!!!!!!
🙂

Very interesting, looks like 2005 Bordeaux has the quality to support the hype.
Nicely done Gary, looked like an enjoyable trip.

I was interested in hearing what the host from Le Gay was saying about the berry selection for his Le Volante(sp?) 2006. He said it was a single berry selection but there was something else he was following up with that I couldn’t catch. What would be the price/bottle for this label and are you bringing some to the store?

Hey, do the same for Burgundy…and invite me along (I can speak some French 😉