Tag: Domaine Francois Lurton

VanWineFest 2026 French white wines

My French White and Sparkling Wine Picks at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026

 mywinepal  April 20, 2026

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…

Entrance to LaSalle College

VanWineFest 2026: A Taste of France at LaSalle College

 mywinepal  April 6, 2026

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…

Chloe Hattabe from Domaine Francois Lurton at VanWineFest 2026

A Video Interview With Chloe Hattabe from Domaine Francois Lurton at VanWineFest 2026

 mywinepal  March 21, 2026

In this video interview at the International Festival Tasting Room at VanWineFest 2026, I spoke with Chloe Hattabe from Domaine Francois Lurton about their Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc wine.  If you have heard about Fume Blanc before, it is not this wine.  The name for this wine is quite unique.  Listen and watch as Chloe tells me about this wine,…