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VanWineFest 2026: A Taste of France at LaSalle College

   April 6, 2026
Taste of France at LaSalle College
Taste of France at LaSalle College

On a lighter tone, at VanWineFest 2026, I had a chance to attend a walk-about lunch at LaSalle College Vancouver; French bistro fare prepared and served by LaSalle students, while sampling a selection of French wines representing seven French wine regions.  Below is a list of the French wines followed by the menu.  No wine reviews here, just some general comments about the event and pictures to make you hungry and thirsty.

LaSalle College students, in conjunction with their instructors, I assume, arranged the food pairings to these French wines.  Overall it was a fun, tasty event. 

Poulet Rôti and Saumon Fumé à chaud
Poulet Rôti and Saumon Fumé à chaud

The Featured French Wines

Esterlin Champagne Brut Éclat NV, Champagne
Pfaff Pinot Gris AOC 2023, Alsace
Château de Nages Michel Gassier Embruns de Viognier 2023, Rhône
Fonjoya Delta Grand Velours Chardonnay Reserve 2024, Languedoc-Roussillon
Domaine Fourrey Chablis AOC 2023, Bourgogne
Domaine François Lurton Les Fumées Blanches Gris de Sauvignon 2025, Languedoc-Roussillon
Domaine Boutinot La Fleur Solitaire Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2024, Rhône
Domaine Laroche Chablis Les Chanoines 2023, Bourgogne
Famille JM Cazes Domaine L’Ostal Cazes Rosé Pays d’Oc IGP 2024, Languedoc-Roussillon
A. BRUMONT Château Bouscassé Madiran 2017, South West France
Château de Carles Château Haut-Carles 2022, Bordeaux
Antoine Moueix Propriétés Château Patache d’Aux, Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2019, Bordeaux
Castel Frères Châteaux Domaines Castel Château Ferrande Rouge 2021, Bordeaux
Georges Duboeuf Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2024, Bourgogne
Gérard Bertrand Domaine de Villemajou Corbieres Boutenac 2022, Languedoc-Roussillon
Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques 2024, Bourgogne
Château Monlot Bouteilles Monlot No 2 2019, Bordeaux
Château Sainte-Marie Petite Marie Bordeaux Rouge 2024, Bordeaux
Ulysse Cazabonne Château La Croix Canon 2020, Bordeaux

Domaine Boutinot and Castel Frères wines at the Taste of France LaSalle College
Domaine Boutinot and Castel Frères wines at the Taste of France LaSalle College

The Menu

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques 2024 with Bœuf Bourguignon, Saumon Fumé à chaud, Salade de Lentilles and Salade Niçoise
Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques 2024 with Bœuf Bourguignon, Saumon Fumé à chaud, Salade de Lentilles and Salade Niçoise

Poulet Rôti
Roast Chicken with a Shallot glaze

Saumon Fumé à chaud
Hot smoked Steelhead, spooned and served warm from direct from the fillet
Lemon Sour Cream

Fondue de Brie
Triple Cream Brie with Thyme and White Wine
Roasted Garlic

Bœuf Bourguignon
Slow braised Beef Stew
Birch Syrup roasted Root Vegetables

Salade de Lentilles
French Lentil salad with Duck Confit

Salade Niçoise
Niçoise-style salad with Tuna

Salade de Carottes
Carrot salad with fresh Ginger

Karl MyWinePal in front of the Pain et Beurre table
Karl MyWinePal in front of the Pain et Beurre table

Purée de Pommes de Terre
Creamy Potato Purée
Horseradish
Vegetarian Gravy

Pain et Beurre
Assorted Artisanal Breads
Whipped Butters and finishing Salts
Radishes
Olives and Olive Oils

and a Mignardises gift box to take home including profiteroles, sablés au chocolat, madeleines au citron and palmiers.

I really enjoyed the Bœuf Bourguignon and Saumon Fumé à chaud, having to try them several times.  I selected wines which I thought would be the appropriate pairings with the dishes and I was not disappointed.  Again pointing to the Bœuf Bourguignon, the Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques 2024, was excellent together.  The Saumon Fumé à chaud also paired nicely with both Chablis wines. 

Maison Louis Jadot and A. BRUMONT Château Bouscassé wines at the Taste of France LaSalle College
Maison Louis Jadot and A. BRUMONT Château Bouscassé wines at the Taste of France LaSalle College

About LaSalle College Vancouver

From the College, “LaSalle College Vancouver has a long history of providing quality education. The College traces its origins back to 1979 through the amalgamation of several institutions which collectively became The Art Institute of Vancouver in 2002. In 2017, the school became a member of the LCI Education network and changed its name to LaSalle College Vancouver.
 
Today, LaSalle College Vancouver is a creative hub dedicated to career-driven education and part of LCI Education. With more than 30 programs, the institution is a place where creativity runs free. LaSalle College Vancouver’s fusion of local
expertise and an international network of higher-education institutions aims to democratize high-quality creative and applied arts education worldwide. LaSalle College Vancouver delivers programs with credentials ranging from bachelor’s degrees, and diplomas to certificates.”
 
Thank you to the Vancouver International Wine Festival for providing me access to this lunch event.
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