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EP 413 A Chateau De Fargues Sauternes Tasting

Gary Vaynerchuk gives his take on what many call “poor mans Chateau D’yquem.”

Wines tasted in this episode:

1990 Chateau De FarguesSauternes and Other Dessert
2001 Chateau De FarguesSauternes and Other Dessert
2003 Chateau De FarguesSauternes and Other Dessert

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

  • Fourme D’Ambert
  • Roquefort Vieux Berger

If you’d like additional help with the above item or would just like to know a little bit more, please email Justin Novello ( [email protected] ).

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John__J

qotd: how could you not love it? But Tokaji has the q.p.r. all over Sauternes.

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  • Susan

    Gary- PLEASE Bring back the sniffy-sniff & the energy in the intro!!!! 🙂

  • Deano

    Gaey sorry you didnt make it to the 1000 comments. I didnt know you can ship out the cheeses. I will have to take a look. I bought the ann pack so i am stoked about that.

    QOTD:
    -No i havent. I am not that much of a fan of desert wines.

  • So if I sit here and personally leave 1000 comments, does that count? Or would that be in the realm of totally psycho, thus negating hte awesomeness of getting to 1000!

    Let’s get some CKC action back here! I’m already spending more money than I should, but I just can’t break into the price range of these wines!

    Anybody has a spare bottle of Sauterne they are trying to throw out let me know!

  • Susan

    Gary- PLEASE Bring back the sniffy-sniff & the energy in the intro!!!! 🙂

  • Deano

    Gaey sorry you didnt make it to the 1000 comments. I didnt know you can ship out the cheeses. I will have to take a look. I bought the ann pack so i am stoked about that.

    QOTD:
    -No i havent. I am not that much of a fan of desert wines.

  • So if I sit here and personally leave 1000 comments, does that count? Or would that be in the realm of totally psycho, thus negating hte awesomeness of getting to 1000!

    Let’s get some CKC action back here! I’m already spending more money than I should, but I just can’t break into the price range of these wines!

    Anybody has a spare bottle of Sauterne they are trying to throw out let me know!

  • Nick

    I’ve only had it once, but I liked it. I’m sure I’ll have many more in the years to come. Oh yeah, I LOVE CHEESE!!!

  • waibeans

    i thought you guys had the day off.. whassup wiht that?

  • Nick

    I’ve only had it once, but I liked it. I’m sure I’ll have many more in the years to come. Oh yeah, I LOVE CHEESE!!!

  • waibeans

    i thought you guys had the day off.. whassup wiht that?

  • Nick A.

    I ALREADY MISS THE ENERGY!!!!

  • We need to get you upset more often! 😉 I loved the show, AND your energy level today… your introduction didn’t hurt my ears, and I really enjoyed the content! Really liked the discussion about the producer here. Spectator scored the 2005 95-100… I may have to hunt some of that down. Its prices don’t seem to have risen too much since the original pre-release price.

    I know I know, now you’re going to go really bonkers tomorrow just to make up for it!

    QOTD: I do like Sauternes but haven’t had too much of it… but probably my favorite pairing of all time is Sauternes with blue cheese. It is SOOOOO damn good! Do you guys have this Rossini cheese from Piedmonte? It’s a Gorgonzola aged in red wine and wraped in grape leafs. It’s so funky, but has these amazing caramely notes! It is SO DAMN GOOD with Sauternes (or by itself). Go get it!

    David

  • Nick A.

    I ALREADY MISS THE ENERGY!!!!

  • We need to get you upset more often! 😉 I loved the show, AND your energy level today… your introduction didn’t hurt my ears, and I really enjoyed the content! Really liked the discussion about the producer here. Spectator scored the 2005 95-100… I may have to hunt some of that down. Its prices don’t seem to have risen too much since the original pre-release price.

    I know I know, now you’re going to go really bonkers tomorrow just to make up for it!

    QOTD: I do like Sauternes but haven’t had too much of it… but probably my favorite pairing of all time is Sauternes with blue cheese. It is SOOOOO damn good! Do you guys have this Rossini cheese from Piedmonte? It’s a Gorgonzola aged in red wine and wraped in grape leafs. It’s so funky, but has these amazing caramely notes! It is SO DAMN GOOD with Sauternes (or by itself). Go get it!

    David

  • DX

    Nice ep. Well Gary, if it will make you feel any better, I am willing to go back to yesterday’s ep and post another 500+ comments to raise the number to 1000 🙂

  • Shad

    Um…..ok….thanks for the show…Sauternes are fun..yipee…..

  • DX

    Nice ep. Well Gary, if it will make you feel any better, I am willing to go back to yesterday’s ep and post another 500+ comments to raise the number to 1000 🙂

  • Shad

    Um…..ok….thanks for the show…Sauternes are fun..yipee…..

  • My parents just visited and left me a few bottles from the WL! We watched yesterdays episode together…I think they might be coming around!

  • My parents just visited and left me a few bottles from the WL! We watched yesterdays episode together…I think they might be coming around!

  • Ok for real though, I am not gonna leave 1000….I actually am headed out to my local wine store.

    Instant gratification!

  • Ok for real though, I am not gonna leave 1000….I actually am headed out to my local wine store.

    Instant gratification!

  • Greg

    What do you mean 2001 was only an okay vintage?
    2001 was amazing vintage in sauternes!

    Just keeping facts inline.

    -greg

  • Greg

    What do you mean 2001 was only an okay vintage?
    2001 was amazing vintage in sauternes!

    Just keeping facts inline.

    -greg

  • purplejuicebruce

    I’m clueless, way out of my price range.

  • John Farrin

    Gary,
    You have to understand that we obsessive/compulsives just set ourselves up for failure because of our passion for a subject. I have a group called the Wino’s and even though they tell me that they read all my emails, they never respond. So, I know how you feel (all give and no return), but you know how many people you touch each and every day so keep the chin up.

  • purplejuicebruce

    I’m clueless, way out of my price range.

  • John Farrin

    Gary,
    You have to understand that we obsessive/compulsives just set ourselves up for failure because of our passion for a subject. I have a group called the Wino’s and even though they tell me that they read all my emails, they never respond. So, I know how you feel (all give and no return), but you know how many people you touch each and every day so keep the chin up.

  • hugh

    G-man….so depressed today!! 🙁 …..at least you’re not stuck in Salt Lake (cancelled flight into JFK) …..i love the stickies, in fact, one of the first wines i ever had (circa 1987) was a ’59 D’Yquem (I think I told u that when u brought the ’03 to the offline)….i’m desperately trying to keep my hands off my few 1990’s

    i think u should have had the sauternes on the b’day show….

  • Dr T from N. Carolina

    Thanks for the episode, even if you were feeling a bit down. I enjoy Sauternes, although I prefer 5 or 6 puttonyos Tokaj

    “T”

  • hugh

    G-man….so depressed today!! 🙁 …..at least you’re not stuck in Salt Lake (cancelled flight into JFK) …..i love the stickies, in fact, one of the first wines i ever had (circa 1987) was a ’59 D’Yquem (I think I told u that when u brought the ’03 to the offline)….i’m desperately trying to keep my hands off my few 1990’s

    i think u should have had the sauternes on the b’day show….

  • Dr T from N. Carolina

    Thanks for the episode, even if you were feeling a bit down. I enjoy Sauternes, although I prefer 5 or 6 puttonyos Tokaj

    “T”

  • Yay, a show after all!

  • Yay, a show after all!

  • NathanN

    Cool show!
    QOTD: One @ the Chicago WLTV party.

  • NathanN

    Cool show!
    QOTD: One @ the Chicago WLTV party.

  • John Watson

    Never had Sauterne before. That’s a little spendy for my experimental palate. Can you recommend one that’s affordable for us with a limited budget?

  • John Watson

    Never had Sauterne before. That’s a little spendy for my experimental palate. Can you recommend one that’s affordable for us with a limited budget?

  • MattUD

    Interesting show despite the somber mood. QOTD: I am yet to taste Sauterne.

  • MattUD

    Interesting show despite the somber mood. QOTD: I am yet to taste Sauterne.

  • Chris

    Loved all the talk today about the climate issues facing each particular vintage and the analysis of how that affects the wine/winemaking. Also really loved the vertical tasting, and the cheese inclusion. I thought this was a great episode even with subdued Gary.

    QOTD: Haven’t yet tried a Sauternes, but I will now.

  • Chris

    Loved all the talk today about the climate issues facing each particular vintage and the analysis of how that affects the wine/winemaking. Also really loved the vertical tasting, and the cheese inclusion. I thought this was a great episode even with subdued Gary.

    QOTD: Haven’t yet tried a Sauternes, but I will now.

  • BobbyTiger

    To: Gary VAAAAAAAAAAY-NEEEER-CHUUUK! A number is but a number. Having said that, and while there is no way I’m splitting with that kind of money for a “sippy-sip” of the C de F, I did enjoy the ep. Have had an occasional sauterne, which I generally like, and am currently drinking a Santa Julia Tardio, (2006-Mendoza, Torrontes dessert wine. Quite nice. I’m feeling a little blue my man, so please step it up.

  • BobbyTiger

    To: Gary VAAAAAAAAAAY-NEEEER-CHUUUK! A number is but a number. Having said that, and while there is no way I’m splitting with that kind of money for a “sippy-sip” of the C de F, I did enjoy the ep. Have had an occasional sauterne, which I generally like, and am currently drinking a Santa Julia Tardio, (2006-Mendoza, Torrontes dessert wine. Quite nice. I’m feeling a little blue my man, so please step it up.

  • Salvatore

    Gary……… Gary……….

    Your fans are psych…ing you !

    We whom have been here……….or uhhh have returned here from two years ago
    love you…. so don’t sweat the small stuff; it’s all small stuff, except health!

    Remember your own words of wisdom…. if you have health….. you indeed have wealth, and should be very happy!!

    Be happy… don’t worry……..

  • Scott EJ

    Lurkers are a tough bunch. They’re those guys and girls at the 7th grade dance who are glued to the wall and watch all the other kids dance and have fun. Screw them…I’m in for the good times.

    QOTD: Not a big dessert wine drinker. When I do have a sauternes, I go for the 1/2 bottles.

    (Thanks again for everything and another congrats on 2 awesome years.)

  • Salvatore

    Gary……… Gary……….

    Your fans are psych…ing you !

    We whom have been here……….or uhhh have returned here from two years ago
    love you…. so don’t sweat the small stuff; it’s all small stuff, except health!

    Remember your own words of wisdom…. if you have health….. you indeed have wealth, and should be very happy!!

    Be happy… don’t worry……..

  • Scott EJ

    Lurkers are a tough bunch. They’re those guys and girls at the 7th grade dance who are glued to the wall and watch all the other kids dance and have fun. Screw them…I’m in for the good times.

    QOTD: Not a big dessert wine drinker. When I do have a sauternes, I go for the 1/2 bottles.

    (Thanks again for everything and another congrats on 2 awesome years.)

  • Aldownunder

    Sauternes is great but yes it’s pricey. Gary why not do a show on some stickies from other parts of the world? (2002 D’Arenberg Noble One from Aus is great).

    Everyone should check out the roquefort/sticky wine combo, it’s the whole salt/sugar at the same time thing. Like salted and sweet popcorn in the same tub, seriously try it, it’s bizarrely delicious!!!!!

  • bigmay

    Cheer up Gary! We love you like family.

    QOTD: Thanks for bringing us a vertical of Sauternes. I have fairly limited experience with them but have really enjoyed the few I’ve tried. Most recently I had one (an ’01 but I don’t recall the producer) paired with foie gras in some kind of Moroccan-inspired preparation. Excellent! My favorite Sauternes thus far was a ’90 Suduiraut.

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