Join five of France’s most esteemed family owned and operated wineries representing five prestigious wine regions – Champagne, Bordeaux, Rhône, Languedoc and Burgundy.  Learn (and taste) the difference it makes when the family name is on the bottle, and how family history and stories come through in the terroir.

Moderator: Anthony Gismondi
Panelists: Laurent Drouhin, Nicolas Galy, Adrien Laurent, James Sichel, Clovis Taittinger

Sponsored by Maison Joseph Drouhin, Gérard Bertrand, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Maison Sichel, Champagne Taittinger

Featured wines:

Gérard Bertrand
Cigalus Blanc 2018
Clos d’Ora 2016

Maison Joseph Drouhin
Meursault 2017
Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge 2017

Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Crozes Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche 2017
Hermitage La Chapelle 2017

Maison Sichel
Chateau Angludet Margaux 2016
Abeille de Feuzal 2016

Champagne Taittinger
Folies de la Marquetterie NV
Comtes de Champagne Brut 2007

Wines subject to change

The Family Spirit is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of France.

Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.