Wonderful presentation of top growths of the left bank Gary. I did a wine promo at Costco in Fairfax, Virginia today and they had a very modest selection of 2005 Bordeaux. They did have 2005 Cos D’Estournel, Lynch-Bages and Leoville Las Cases. These were selling for similar pricing as the 1988’s you reviewed here. I was taken by a highly rated Chateau D’Issan from Margaux at a mere $60 which was a relative bargain. I am happy to hear that you believe in the 2007’s as there are many skeptics except for the touted Sauvignon Blancs. I was really feeling the Bordeaux vibe with the background of your show today. The lighting of your face was lacking as you usually work a brightly lit room. I missed the expressions you make when you are tasting and analyzing the wines. Also I appreciate the scores and your own take on them. Scores with an explanation are very useful to us. You made me feel like I was virtually there myself so thanks.

QOD 1982 Chateau Ausone, Right Bank. My best after that were 1943 Margaux and 1947 Margaux. My secret wish would be the 1947 Cheval Blanc but there aren’t many left on the planet….

BB

GV,
Absolutely fascinating. This is a glimpse into wines most of us only fantasize about. Since I won’t be going out to buy $300 bottles of wine to compare my pal with Parkers, Wine Speculator’s, or yours, I’ll just chalk it up to entertainment and extrapolating based on my pal to yours and the others’. By the way, as I’m sure you know WS is not one palate but depends on who covers the region. No names here but, like with movies, I’ve been calibrating my pal against the WS editors’, Tanzers, and Wine Advocate. Haven’t had many old Bordeaux, but maybe now I have some benchmarks against which to measure. I’ll bookmark this episode as a classic.

Great episode! I loved seeing how you compared various wine scores from a variety of sources. It was nice to see you flying solo!

Very interesting how RP and WS differed on those bottles. Great show Gary.
QOTD: None. I just got into wines. I have not had the chance to try some old wines – I’d love to at some point.

Tea Library: Fantastic idea. I built my palate with Tea and coffee. There is a LOT there and you can do some really interesting things with Tea. I would recommend a Tung Ting Oolong or a Baochong Oolong if you’re looking for something absolutely spectacular.

Keep up the great work. Great edit point too. Hilarious.

QOTD: I have not had any , but I hope to someday after I graduate from college.

What is this Bordeaux you speak of? hahah 🙂

QOTD: sorry Gayr, no old stuff for me…yet…

QOTD— Never had one …. Maybe one day we will do it . How about in 2018 trying a 2005 Bordeaux …….. Intresting or the wow factor.

QOTD Chatteau lynch bages 1995
more hype than actual yumminess but still interesting in its elegance.
Would have an old Barolo over it any day.

What I would give to taste wines like that! I’ve never had a 1er Cru Bordeaux but I hope to do so one day.

Great show, cant answer the QOTD – oldest Bordeaux Ive had was a 98 – dont even remember the brand, was at a work function

QOTD: No contest – 1986 Petrus the night my husband and I got engaged.

How can you spit that out? You can’t sleep at night with that hanging over your head. I’d be drinking the spit bucket!

I have finally caught up on all the WLTV i had missed over the past two months! Lotta Gary Vee over the last few days. Interesting show, a good way to showcase how different people see wines in different ways. I unfortunatly have not had any older than 05, maybe someday though.

Hai, i am from the netherlands and view all your episodes, more than grate….. But is it possible to taste a conseillante while your their? This is my all time favorite….Succes

Thanks for addressing the storage/cellaring issue at the start of the show.

QOTD: 1976 MARGAUX

QOTD: I would have to say a 1955 Chateau Lafron Rochet!

QOTD: Never had anything that old or that ‘exotic’. Time to step up my game!

QOTD: Never had an old Bordeaux…which is a real shame. But, life is long, so I’ve got time yet.

I was lucky enough to have a 1947 Ch. Beychevelle in 1978–it was still a bit youthful, big, big, but elegant and so balanced.

Great show. No old Bordeaux here.

No Bordeaux here, either—young or old. Would love to try one…you buying?

93 Mouton Rothchild (with the nude sketch on the bottle) was amazing, earthy tones and really long finish.

Those corks were really impressive.

QOTD: No such experience…

GV – Loving the Bordx episodes – very informative. QOTD – 1995 Soutard, 88 Talbot or 88 Batailley.

Great show. The ambiance in the room was reminiscent of a seance. The corks were rolling around and the bottles shaking slightly. An unstable table or ?? Hmmm….