Crepes and Burgundy in the Suburbs — Oui Please
Wheaton · Wheaton · French, Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You're in a strip of suburban Wheaton and then — somehow — you're in a French bistro with a legit wine list and a sommelier who actually knows what she's talking about. The list isn't massive, but it's curated with intention: all roads lead to France, and that's exactly how it should be in a creperie. This is the kind of place that earns a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and means it.
The list runs 80-120 bottles and stays squarely in its lane — France, France, and more France. Burgundy anchors the program with names like Drouhin, Jadot, and Faiveley covering the Côte d'Or without going full trophy-hunter territory. Loire gets proper respect with Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé by the bottle, Alsace shows up with Riesling and Gewurztraminer that most suburban restaurants wouldn't bother with, and the Southern Rhône rounds things out with Côtes du Rhône and bigger blends for the red-wine crowd. The one gap: if you're not into French wine, you're going to have a rough night.
Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass is generous for a room this size, and the pricing tops out around $16 — reasonable given the quality level we're seeing. We'd expect the Provence rosé and a Loire Sauvignon Blanc to anchor the glass program, which is exactly the kind of food-friendly lineup this kitchen needs. Rotation isn't confirmed, but with a sommelier on staff, there's reason to hope it doesn't stagnate.
Côtes du Rhône — $30
Entry-level on paper, but a well-sourced Côtes du Rhône from the Southern Rhône is one of the most food-friendly wines in the world — and at the low end of this list's pricing, it's the move if you want a bottle without doing math on your phone.
Alsatian Gewurztraminer
Most people walk right past Gewurztraminer on a wine list and head for the Sancerre. That's a mistake here. Alsatian Gewurz has the body and spice to hold up to creamy, cheesy dishes, and it's the kind of wine that makes you look smart when you order it.
Whispering Angel Provence Rosé
It's fine. It's always fine. But Whispering Angel has become the Ugg boots of rosé — ubiquitous, overpriced for what it is, and there are almost certainly better-value Provence pours on this list. Ask Sheila what else she has.
Sancerre + Spinach Crepe
Sancerre's citrus-driven acidity and mineral backbone cut right through the richness of the spinach soufflé filling and melted Swiss cheese. Loire Sauvignon Blanc was basically engineered for this kind of dish — it's a no-brainer.
🎲 The Bottom Line
A French creperie in the Chicago suburbs with a sommelier, a focused French wine list, and Wine Spectator's blessing — this is the Wild Card the western suburbs didn't know they needed. Send your most skeptical friend, order the fondue, and let Sheila pick the bottle.
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · French, Mediterranean
LPM is a legitimate wine destination by Las Vegas Strip standards — the Burgundy-forward list has real bones, sommelier Karla Poeschel keeps it credible, and a newly minted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence confirms this isn't just hotel filler. Markups are what they are in this zip code, but the quality is there if you spend wisely.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Sag Harbor · Sag Harbor · French, Mediterranean
Lulu is a legitimate wine destination for Sag Harbor — the French focus is earned, the high-end Rhône and Burgundy names add real credibility, and the overall program is thoughtful enough to send a friend here specifically for the wine. Markups lean Hamptons-steep, so pick carefully, but the bones of this list are genuinely good.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Village · New York · French, Mediterranean
The Golden Swan is punching above its casual-tavern weight class with a France-focused list that has real depth and legitimate bottles. Markups lean steep, and there's no dedicated sommelier to guide you through it — but if you know what you're looking at, this is one of the more rewarding wine lists in the West Village.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.