Jazz, Croque Monsieurs, and Vermont on the List
Church Street · Burlington · French · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 24, 2026
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You're sitting on a bustling Church Street Marketplace patio, live jazz drifting out from inside, and the wine list lands with more heft than a French bistro in Burlington has any business producing. Eighty-plus labels with a Vermont local play — this place is doing something intentional. It's not perfect, but it's trying.
The list sits comfortably in the 80–120 label range, which for a mid-price bistro in Vermont is genuinely respectable. The regional focus leans into Vermont producers — a smart move that most Burlington restaurants still won't commit to — with Snow Farm Vineyard showing up as a local anchor. Beyond Vermont, the list reads like a solid French-leaning bistro card with expected European coverage, though we'd love to see more depth in Burgundy and Loire to really sell the Parisian conceit. There are gaps, but the bones are good.
Fifteen by-the-glass options is a healthy pour count for this price point and neighborhood. The rotation doesn't appear to change aggressively — this is more of a set program than a dynamic weekly slate — but the sheer count means you're not stuck choosing between the house white and a Malbec. The inclusion of local Vermont pours by the glass is the real differentiator here.
Snow Farm Vineyard Seyval Blanc — $12–$15 est.
Snow Farm is one of Vermont's most serious producers, and getting their Seyval Blanc by the glass at a bistro price is a genuine opportunity. It's local, it's interesting, and you won't find it on the wine list back home.
Snow Farm Vineyard Seyval Blanc
Most people at a French bistro are reaching for Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay by reflex. The Snow Farm Seyval Blanc is the more interesting glass — crisp, slightly mineral, and a conversation starter that actually connects to where you're sitting.
Generic House Red
Without specific bottle data, the safest skip is whatever anonymous house pour is propping up the low end. With 15 BTG options and a local producer worth exploring, there's no reason to default to the bottom of the list.
Snow Farm Vineyard Seyval Blanc + Croque Monsieur
The Seyval Blanc's bright acidity and lean fruit cut right through the béchamel and ham richness of a Croque Monsieur without fighting the dish. It's a genuinely good local-meets-classic-French moment on the plate.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Leunig's earns its Wild Card status by doing something Burlington doesn't do enough of — putting Vermont wine front and center on a real list, in a real bistro, without making it feel like a novelty. Send a friend here if they think Vermont wine isn't worth ordering.
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