French wine depth hiding in Vermont's hills
Weston · Weston · Farm to Table · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 29, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You're in a cozy Vermont inn with exposed wood and the smell of something roasting nearby — the last place you'd expect a Wine Spectator-recognized French list. But flip open that wine menu and the Burgundy and Rhône selections tell you someone here is paying serious attention. It's a pleasant surprise in the best possible way.
The list runs 80-120 bottles and skews decisively toward France, which is a smart and confident editorial choice. Côte de Nuits villages Burgundy, Rhône Valley reds, Loire Valley whites, and Bordeaux classics make up the backbone — this is a coherent, curated list, not a distributor dump. The regional depth within France is real: you're not just getting Malbec and Meiomi stuffed onto a page with a lone Sancerre to seem fancy. That said, the list is small enough that gaps show — if you want serious California or anything from the Southern Hemisphere, you're out of luck.
Ten to sixteen pours by the glass is a strong showing for a restaurant this size in this zip code. At $10–$16 a glass, the pricing stays honest — you're not getting dinged $18 for something that retails at $12. Rotation cadence is unclear, but the French-leaning program suggests whoever is selecting the pours has taste.
Loire Valley White — $35
Loire whites — think Muscadet or Sancerre adjacents — at the entry price point on this list are where you get the most wine for the least money. Crisp, food-friendly, and criminally underpriced against the farm-to-table menu.
Côte de Nuits Villages Burgundy
Most tables here are probably ordering the Bordeaux classics because the names are familiar. But the Côte de Nuits villages bottles — the overlooked little siblings of Gevrey and Nuits-Saint-Georges — are where the real drinking is. Earthy, precise Pinot Noir at a fraction of premier cru prices.
Bordeaux Classics
The Bordeaux selections feel like they're here to give the list credibility on paper. At this price tier, you're not getting anything that justifies choosing Bordeaux over the Rhône or Burgundy options, which are clearly where the list's heart is.
Rhône Valley Red + Grass-fed beef
A Rhône red — Grenache-forward, with that earthy garrigue character — is built for exactly this situation. Vermont grass-fed beef has more minerality and leanness than commodity beef, and the Rhône matches that without overwhelming it the way a big Napa Cab would.
🎲 The Bottom Line
A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in a Vermont inn with a 100-bottle French-focused list and fair prices — this is exactly the kind of surprise that makes eating out worth it. If you're driving through southern Vermont, pulling over for a glass of Burgundy and a roasted chicken is not the worst decision you'll make this year.
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.