Sommelier Tries A 94 Year Old Red Wine | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit

Sommelier André Hueston Mack opens and tries a nearly 100-year-old bottle of red wine on this edition of 'World of Wine.' Watch André offer his thoughts on the taste, appearance, and complexity of a 1928 Château Brainaire-Cucru - a wine which last felt the kiss of fresh air in the year Mickey Mouse was created.
Director: Matt Hunziker
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Micah Phillips
Host: André Hueston Mack
Producer: Halie Aaron
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Yoshivel Chirinos
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Jack Belisle
Assistant Camera: Kirsten Potts
Audio: Michael Guggino
Production Assistant: Christina Lamagna
Set Designer: Violet Morrison
Post Production Supervisor: Steph Cardone
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
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0:00 Introduction
1:44 Visual Analysis
4:00 Opening
7:20 Tasting
10:00 Vintage Comparison
13:15 Sourcing
15:29 Conclusion
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[@k04s4]

My favorite wine nerd, can't get enough Andre Mack!

[@chowie84]

same and i dont even drink wine lol

[@ralft323]

100% Agree. Love him

[@andreassvensson228]

he doesnt know much about wine thou

[@KNuckleZification]

@@andreassvensson228 How you figure?

[@brandonyo5718]

Who tf says wine smells like pencils and sage he is trying to over complicate the critic side of it to sound exotic

[@Jeroenbdesign]

This series need to last at least another decade! Keep them coming André!

[@dhuffman690]

His videos will age like the wines!

[@numanuma20]

I see what you did.

[@skandarc2810]

I like how he didn’t “sugarcoat” anything. He didn’t think the wine was that great, but still appreciated what it was. Fun episode. He’s definitely my second favorite wine expert.

[@theMcWOPPER]

Is your first favorite April ludgate: Profesional drinker?

[@skandarc2810]

😂 haha no but I do love Aubrey Plaza. but my favorite wine critic is Jancis Robinson. I like her straightforward approach. and I think she is the foremost authority on wine, but she is not pretentious.

[@GPSjammer]

@@skandarc2810 my favorite is Peter Koff

[@GPSjammer]

@@skandarc2810 will check out Jancis!

[@Coldddpalmer]

@@GPSjammer have you seen his brother Jac??

[@goozerboozer8543]

That map showing where Saint Julien is completely wrong. It's showing Saint-Julien Rhone, which is 30 minutes north of Lyon. Saint Julien in Medoc is actually called Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, which is 1 hour north of Bordeaux.

[@eldarr0uge482]

ahah I was about to comment the exact same thing

[@andrewsalmon100]

Thanks for clearing that up.

[@bobmarley2140]

LOL Americans once again struggling with a map that isn't of America

[@wolverine6314]

Im so glad i wasnt the only one who's head turned when the location marker came up.

[@Welshmanshots]

imagine being that much of a nerd you noticed they got the location slightly wrong, big woof.

[@pmc7105]

The counterfeiting aspect might be a good idea for an episode. Some historic examples, how they made it seem authentic, how they got caught. Probably only applies to the expensive wine world (might not apply to too many viewers), but it would be an interesting episode.

[@garretdziuk823]

Not really something we deal with in the Somm community, even at the distribution level. Generally we are dealing with primary sources. Counterfeiting is generally a third market issue. You would probably be way better off contacting experts in security with auction halls.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

The documentary Sour Grapes does a deep dive into this world

[@samlevy3181]

@@matthewsawczyn6592 One of the best documentaries of any genre!

[@rheffner3]

The oldest wine I have ever had was a 1945 Chateau Latour for my good friend Jean-Claude Poilevey's 60th birthday. He had two of Chicago's finest French restaurants (he died tragically several years ago). I was a little nervous. Hoping it had not turned bad. But turned out great. I looked up the value at the time. $2,700! That was 16 years ago.

[@sleepcycle8032]

Thanks for sharing Roy, sounded like a special day for Jean-Claude.

[@bill9989]

I bought 2 bottles of 1979 Cos d'Estournel as soon as it was bottled (around 1982? I can't remember). Not the best vintage but it was my son's birth year. It still has the price tag, $19.99. My son is fine but he can't drink so I finally shared one bottle with friends two nights ago. I am not a wine connoisseur but I can tell if a wine is spoiled. It was not spoiled. It was pretty good although I'm sure it was WAY past its prime. It was an experience.

[@TheHeroChoncho]

@@bill9989 I found out that I will be a father recently. I've been thinking of buying a bottle of wine or whiskey to hold for 21 years for the kid lol

[@williamkoch1526]

Sounds fantastic and I hope it helps you to relive this a little when sharing this experience. Thank you.

[@rerolley]

The excitement in Andre's eyes when he smelled the wine for the first time was priceless.

[@johnfleming5038]

At 7:17 -- I should look at my kids with that much approval . . .

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Like a great dancer finding a suitable partner...

[@savannahblanch1991]

This is my favorite show that on BA. Andrea has taught me so much now my friends think i’m sophisticated.

[@savannahblanch1991]

i pulled my girlies out of the barefoot hole

[@julianthornton]

@@savannahblanch1991 they are going to thank you for this in a few years lol

[@quinnjohnson6115]

Hate how you called it BA thi

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Long ago when a younger man and still in the kitchen I did a menu for an old California wine family. They were bringing out some old "Riserva" bottles, beautiful hand written labels, and some old French Clarets, please don't ask me to remember more detail than that. It was a tasting in celebration of a Matriarch's passing. I was enwrapped by the skill and patience with which the young man curated the opening and decanting just as you have here. They were all astonishing wines as I recall, those flavors morphing with time out of their "jail." I was a remarkable experience...

[@jac1207]

As an alcoholic connoisseur, I think after a good while of trying and drinking different wine, beer, and spirits, it eventually gets to a point where you just want to try different, interesting, or weird things. A bottle of 100 year old wine definitely is up there, even if it doesn't exactly WOW you, it's like he said, you're directly interacting with history.

[@mattiOTX]

I really enjoy not only the information you provide but I can feel how much you enjoy presenting and trying these wines.

[@AShiga]

The oldest wine I've ever had was a 1951 Brazilian Bordeaux blend last year and it was much better than expected (no expectations at all), it had a hint of fruit and was full of tertiary notes, but more importantly it kept the character I can see on current Brazilian wines.

[@NeutralMjolkHotel]

Woah I had no idea they were a wine producing country, let alone one that grows Bordeaux varieties.

[@AShiga]

@@NeutralMjolkHotel you just don't see much if any outside of Brazil because it all gets consumed internally, similar to German wines😉

[@wingracer1614]

@@AShiga Some makes it to the states. I had a Brazilian Riesling a few months back that was pretty good.

[@lsq7833]

Woah. Didn't know they built a Bordeaux region in Brazil.

[@alalalala57]

​@@lsq7833 -_-

[@naveeth8867]

This was genuinely such an amazing episode. I love how Andre explained the whole process, including buying, opening, decanting, and enjoying. I also really appreciate that he didn't just gush over it as if it was the best thing in the world. He compared it fairly against something more recent. You can tell he has so much love and respect for it.

[@t-saucy1942]

I need Andre Mack vids weekly…

[@TCSB29]

Absolutely love every video with Andre. I went out and bought his book, and am now drinking more wine and discovering a new passion

[@supera6391]

That sounds interesting I just might do the same. I never considered the notion of enjoying different wines but your comment changed my mind lol!

[@spitt2un]

As usual, great video. Really enjoy the comparison of vintages. Andre, you’ve done it again. Kudos to you and the production team.

[@oSeabass208]

I don’t drink anymore, but this dude is awesome and I love watching videos with him. His passion for the “craft” is infectious. Keep doing your thing king!

[@martberg7874]

I could listen to André talk about wine for hours. You can really feel his passion for wine. Thanks AHM!

[@dans1891]

I just happened upon your channel and I want to say, “thank you”. I have been losing my sense of smell/taste for several years and your description provided me an olfactory experience that made me smile. I look forward to digging into your past videos and wait on future ones with anticipation.

[@jas_bataille]

I love that, unlike any other collectibles, old bottles of wine are presented dirty without clean up. It's actually like a sign of respect. I wish that more objects would be respected more with their patina on... and thinking about it, I wish that for people, too!

[@justinhoward6075]

I could listen to this man talk about wine all day! He makes it very interesting and fun to learn about different wine and key notes to look at and for. Great content!

[@KarolinaWojtczak01]

Great video, i really like Andre! But as a chemist i have to pedantically say that ethanol is not a phenolic in any world. It's an alcohol, phenols are also alcohols but ethanol is aliphatic while phenols are aromatic. It doesn't fall out of wine but rather slowly evaporates out as the cork is porous, or reacts with other things that might be floating about, again very slowly over many years, forming new compounds.

[@alexandrechaves]

Yep, noticed that too!

[@WolfHeathen]

You can't really blame him for getting something wrong. After all, passing that Sommelier test takes an incredible amount of luck.

[@crystaledwards9735]

Came here to say that alcohol isn’t phenolic, and I’m not a chemist.

[@kimberlywilsonvincent6608]

I LOVE this series! So much education and making wines more accessible. Keep it going! Also Andre’s emoji ratings give me life.

[@APOLLOSTEES]

Bro, this is fast becoming my favorite KZbin channel. Bon Appetit we need more Dre mack!!!

[@imwithyou38]

im not a huge fan of wine outside rose but i could listen to this guy forever.....that represents someone who is good at their job

[@spitt2un]

He’s an honest and passionate Sommelier with an edge.

[@bobmarley2140]

You should be publicly shamed for this comment

[@brienmiller1005]

Well done. Part the lure for me in drinking old wines is the historical aspect. It's way into learning about and putting into what was going on in the world and in winemaking at the time. But it is also necessary to understand how wines age, what happens to them and why. Thank you for opening this one.

[@debbiep99]

Andre out here living his best life and we're just happy to have a view into it! Love Andre!!

[@austinmarius850]

Loved the look in his eyes after the first sniff! Super love these videos and enjoying the commentary. Thank you!

[@zombie7232]

I did not know about wine and I still don’t but videos with Andre motivates me to try different wines and try to find something new, I like the personality and how explains wine in a way that’s not snobby. Man is great host 🙏

[@kpp28]

As a medical student, I have a special fondness for the year 1928 because it was the year that penicillin was discovered. However, Andre's reaction to this wine might possibly be the next best thing to come out of 1928.

[@ocityvipers]

Your graphics dude needs to do a little research, Bordeaux is on the west coast of France

[@TheJoshuko]

I came to comment the same thing, I live in Bordeaux. It seems that they were mistaken with Lyon

[@ocityvipers]

@@TheJoshuko on est à Bordeaux aussi ;)

[@chrisnewby5713]

Americans really are the worst

[@6idangle]

Didn’t he say left bank? Wouldn’t that mean west coast?

[@guglielmo_nature_photography]

@@6idangle he said that but then he poited the pin on the right .. bottom right part

[@bdavis1193]

Andre, you should do a segment on wine diamonds. I experienced this for the 1st time a couple days ago and at 1st, I thought the wine had small glass chards in the bottom of the wine. I looked it up and found out it was what was called "wine diamonds". Since this was the 1st time I have ever heard this term, it may be nice to educate us in greater detail.

[@jordanbridges]

It just means it wasn't overly processed. Usually stored just above freezing. Good quality. The "diamonds" don't affect the taste of the wine, but are a sign of a higher quality wine.

[@kilianortmann9979]

Those crystals are not directly related to quality. They are dependent on minerality and acidity, as well as (too) cold or changing storage temperature. For some grapes high minerality can be a good sign of course, however often they already form before bottling and get mechanically filtered out. Large scale industrial wine production prevents forming of the crystals by controlling acidity and sometimes addition of Metatartaric acid. tl;dr you rarely find them in the cheapest and most mass produced wines, but beyond that they are not an indicator for quality, high or low.

[@brushcl]

Does anyone know what that shirt Andre wears is?

[@mattyryon]

@@brushcl It's a plain white shirt

[@musicartwine]

tartrate crystals.

[@sugarandspice4815]

I'm fascinated by the color difference in the closeups of the two glasses side-by-side. We're used to the cooler red tones of younger wine, which gains a pinkish hue up top, whereas the 1928 vintage is so *warm* in its shade, almost in some ways! The meniscus, where the light shines through, has an orange tinge reminiscent of a sunset.

[@Alexander_g2g]

I don’t even drink alcohol. Could listen to him for hours. That guy is so smooth.

[@wildzinnia4370]

So I love him! I have been watching all his videos. I didn’t drink wine but I’ve now bought a few because of his videos. He really makes wine more accessible. Please pay him fairly so you don’t lose him.

[@julessohn]

Waiting for a BA wine club with Andre walking us through a tasting. Love his approachable and fun way to look, smell and taste wine. 🥰🍷

[@sleepcycle8032]

I can't help but want to go get a bottle of wine after watching an André Mack video. Love it!

[@davidh9823]

Really enjoy this series, I always learn so much and it continues to raise my interest in wines.

[@laurawilliams1991]

I don’t like wine, never have - yet I could listen to you talk about wine all day every day! Mr. Mack, you are so eloquent.

[@nickschwear1610]

Andre is fantastic and I really enjoy the production value of this show. Keep it coming!

[@lifebreath77]

Love your vids. Very good color on that old wine. I’m a big fan of old wines. My oldest so far is 1948 Vega-Sicilia Único, which was extraordinary. I view every old wine as a journey through time. Most often, with well structured, well stored wines, the experience is pleasurable. Sometimes, not so much, but that’s the fun of it!

[@tati_oak]

Wow, that was a very interesting video! Great, that Andre have decided to compare the wines! Thank you so much, it was a special one🤌

[@davidabbett7011]

While living in Piedmonte for 4 years, we gifted with two bottles of older Barolo with vintages of 1971 & 1964, stored in a house cellar. We are waiting for the special moment to “discover” what they may hold for us.

[@JohnnyB.]

Amazing video Andre!! This bottle was produced during Prohibition in the U.S. which I feel also gives it a special place in time. Although prohibition didn’t take place in Bordeaux, it still was a very interesting time in the world.

[@taand4725]

Typical American comment. How to make it about the US in 2 sentences😂

[@tmatus2877]

More Andre episodes please (celebs guess price points). Nearly 100-year-old cork...completely intact, very impressed.

[@cechernandez]

Love Andre and I’ll comment that every time y’all post one of his videos haha!! So good keep them coming!!!

[@Bushy556]

Andre is a national treasure. Protect him at all cost.

[@CarlCollinsTV]

I feel like I've learned a lifetime of wine knowledge just watching Andre'. Please make more content with him.

[@sahildhaliwal5831]

$800 seemed cheap comparatively, I thought old vintages were way out of reach for people like me. I probably wouldn’t drink it often enough to acquire a taste for it, but I at least can see myself trying it once or twice in my life

[@GogiRegion]

Yeah. It really surprises me that it’s not more. This actually seems like something that a group of friends who like wine could all chip in to get the opportunity to try a glass as a once or twice a lifetime experience.

[@cowofwar]

A bottle will increase in value then beyond a point decrease. Wine can’t be cellared forever and after fifty years the odds of the wine being corked/too old/not palatable starts getting quite high. There will also be very few buyers at the age seen here. Majority of buyers want 20-30 year old wine outside of fortified wines.

[@andreassvensson228]

why

[@FC-hj9ub]

Actually 800 is ridiculous. If a common person bought an auctioned wine they'd probably be willing to go maybe 400 max. A lot of vintage wine just goes for 200 or less.

[@andreassvensson228]

they aren't expensive because they are almost always bad unless it's sweet stuff

[@calyee3558]

Love the easy to consume knowledge of wine! Keep it up!

[@jessicazage8562]

I love the way that he explain every detail, i hope one day i'll be able to be an expertise at something like he is about wine. Marvelous.😃

[@camuscat123]

That was really informative.I love big, bold reds: Zins and Cabs… I do not think I would love heavily aged wines, but, I wouldn’t reject the opportunity to taste. Love this!❤️

[@brocaraton]

11:02 I’m not a sommelier, but alcohol (ethanol) isn’t a phenolic and doesn’t “fall out”-it evaporates. It’s a very small molecule.

[@squeeblerz]

These videos are always fantastic, never disappoints.

[@GlobalNotes]

I was waiting for the mix of both!

[@robertthomas9043]

The knowledge, the information, the teaching presentation is unmatched. I look forward to each and every segment. Please don't stop!

[@jeanphilippemeline1571]

Err. Dude your analysis is super correct. As a boomer born in Bordeaux there is still a f%=ked up mistake. The map. Do not confuse NY with LA. When placing Bordeaux on the map. You are (in bad measurement) 300 miles off

[@BarisPalabiyik]

Haha yeah, I was like hold on, am I remembering where the Bordeaux is wrong?

[@LilBlicky007]

This content is really good. Keep it coming back please!

[@Slickjitz]

I love these videos. I would love to see him try other expensive wines.

[@masterofnone4]

I don't even drink any alcohol at all, but I love watching Andre. Thanks BA!

[@joelcleare]

So much enjoyment . Thank you

[@TB11222]

André always brings a great episode!

[@mariofranco7416]

This man inspires me to become a sommelier. Love you Andre!!! Let’s have a glass!

[@michaelhafele5009]

This was wonderful, exceptional explanation. Thank you.

[@Normalize_]

I just smile every time Andre gets to try a super special wine because of this show. He’s the best

[@sprinter18]

I’m always googling terms when this dude describes wines. So knowledgeable

[@charleswhite5884]

Excellent in every way. Talk about vicarious enjoyment!

[@alltoppcigars9971]

Amazing content! Looking forward to future videos.

[@JamesRet]

An amazing video! Thank you!

[@sonnytavanh]

André Hueston Mack is the goat Can we get a video of André do wine pairings with 5 star food or with a nice dinner?

[@SDom707]

Thanks Andre for sharing wine with the world in an approachable and non-intimidating way.

[@Sharpieasatack]

I don’t even drink and when I did, I didn’t drink wine hardly ever lol but I love watching videos of this guy. He’s so passionate and knowledgeable.

[@roen5986]

I can really appreciate this guys passion for wine.

[@0212080041]

I really enjoyed to see this comparison. Great analysis.

[@jackiedungan8502]

HOW does Andre’ Mack not have a Netflix/Amazon Prime/HBO Max show yet???? This man is 🔥.

[@gorillachilla]

Black that's why, sad you whites control humans

[@supahmac]

André Hueston Mack is the best. We need more!

[@Qambar44]

Blessing my feed with Andre

[@lavendergooms7958]

That facial expression upon smelling was spectacular.

[@tracielucaslord2924]

Absolutely loved this!!!

[@CottonyAlmonds]

I'd feel the need to hold onto it for 6 years just to have that clean century

[@Natashaz48]

Andre is the best! My hero in wine! Another fabulous video!

[@stevebennen4182]

His videos are so good!!! I learn something every time. Always fun. 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@alilarhdiri9666]

Love how happy he looked when it was clear for tasting 🤣

[@richardbickle4098]

i really appreciate expert skill and knowledge. opinion based on experience and in depth research not just an ill informed opinion. really enjoying this series

[@heldsmarket124]

It was a very interesting video and I liked it. The oldest bottle of wine that I ever tried was a 32 year old Opus One and it was amazing. I have been saving two other bottles for a special occasion. A 1998 Chateau Clerc Milon which isn’t that old. The other is a 1964 Chateau Palmer that I will open in June of 2024 when it’s 60 years old, which will be for my sisters 60th birthday. Please keep posting more videos and I’ll watch them. I’m about to search through some of your past videos to watch.

[@miikop]

Geraldo and the Capone tomb. There's a reference I haven't heard in a while ;) Bravo Andre And love the video.

[@ryan_conover]

Awesome surprise to see this! Great video

[@Jackman66666666]

This guy needs to do more videos, very entertaining! Blind taste test? Best wine in a certain price range that is available in most grocery stores. Thx

[@mrnogo9651]

"smells like mushrooms, soy sauce and graphite." You are not selling me on this at all lmao.

[@AznPhatty]

Started watching Andre Mack day ago and have seen a few videos now. Love his analysis on all these wines. Would love to know his background and how he got into being a sommelier.

[@TimothyJChowne]

Second hand enthousiasm here🤘. I love his passion and how articulate he is about it🏆.

[@WSB732]

love his videos. Vino for life!

[@ross.neuberth]

Cool video. I respect his knowledge and candor.

[@TonyOgnissanti]

Love your videos! 🥂

[@TheUglyAnswers]

"It smells like wine, so that's great.." - Wine Expert Man

[@TelemarkSkier]

Pretty sure the map pin is on the wrong side of France?!

[@alfies98]

its 100% wrong. Not even close to Bordeaux 😆

[@goozerboozer8543]

Correct. That map is showing Saint-Julien Rhone, which is 30 minutes north of Lyon. Saint Julien in Medoc is actually called Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, which is 1 hour north of Bordeaux.

[@ericmulligan4023]

Andre is totally rocking that Steve Zissou look

[@Time4Teas]

I appreciate that he doesn't talk down to the viewer. I would've never expected someone to go into detail about where to get an old bottle of wine or how to not get swindled.

[@marcpavia5202]

Love the glass and intelligent decanter

[@annwilliams6438]

The best bottles (2) of wine I have had were a Cabinet Sauv (the same wine) that my parents-in-law found in their cellar when they moved house after more than thirty years. Beautiful and really mellow.