I started my wine tasting at the International Festival Tasting Room during VanWineFest 2026 with French white and sparkling wines. Below are my favourite white and sparkling wines. I noticed after making my list that almost all the wines are made from the Chardonnay grape. I am not sure how many of these wines are still available for purchase, but if they were exclusive wines for the Festival and were not completely sold out, I would recommend visiting the BC Liquor store on 39th and Cambie to see if there are any in stock. Enjoy!
My French White and Sparkling Wine Selections
Chartron et Trebuchet Saint Veran 2022 – Fresh stone fruit aromas. Dry with a smooth, soft mouthfeel. Ripe stone fruit flavours. Medium acidity. A touch of bitterness on the finish. 
Chartron et Trebuchet Crémant Brut Blanc 2023 – Light citrus and brioche nose. Medium-plus body with a mix of small creamy and biting bubbles. Tasty citrus and stone fruit flavours. Dry with high acidity.
Domaine Francois Lurton Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Very aromatic with green fruits and a touch of citrus. Dry, medium body. Medium acidity. Green fruit and jalapeno pepper flavours. Medium length.
Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut Reserve, NV – Nutty, bready aromas. Dry with a medium-plus body. Lemon and apples on the palate. Medium-plus acidity. Creamy and biting bubbles.
Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut Cuvee Organic, NV – Nice bready nose. Medium-plus body with high acidity. Bruised apple flavour with some bitterness on the finish.
Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut Premier Cru, NV – Light toasty and apple aromas. Full body with high acidity. Small biting bubbles. Citrus and nuttiness on the palate.
Georges Duboeuf Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Le Clos Reyssier 2023 – Floral and mint on the nose and on the palate. This wine is dry with a lean mouthfeel. You also get apple and nutmeg on the palate. 
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Gérard Bertrand Le Grande Bleue 2024 – Dry with a smooth, soft mouthfeel. Light apple and sweet spices on the nose. Green fruit, tropical fruit and sweet spices on the palate. Medium acidity.
Chateau Sainte-Marie Entre-Deux-Mers Stephane Dupuch Petite Marie Blanc 2024 – A nice light intensity apple nose. Dry with a medium body. Apple and apple blossom on the palate. An elegant wine. –
