Interviews

If you visit L’Orpailleur Vineyard and ask Charles-Henri de Coussergues why you should go across the street to try Union Libre wines, a business he also owns, he’ll tell you: “Each grower is unique. Our two Chardonnays are nothing alike.”

There’s so much to savour when visiting Île d’Orléans, a prime food tourism destination with six villages spanning 33 km. During a visit, we checked out the spot where everything started for Vignoble Ste-Pétronille—the very place that shares its name.

In June, Distillerie Grand Dérangement founder and CEO Marcel Mailhot invited us to his new distillery, inaugurated in the spring of 2020. It’s there, in Saint-Jacques in the Lanaudière region, that it all happens—with the smallest carbon footprint and the largest circular economy, from ground to glass.

After meeting Madeleine Dufour from La Famille Migneron in Baie-Saint-Paul, I finally understood what she meant by “In Charlevoix, there’s something you can’t explain.” I went there to learn about what they make and was able to see the world through their eyes by discovering their inimitable products

When you get to Île d’Orléans and turn left, you head towards the more rural part of the island. This is where you’ll find the Domaine Sainte-Famille and its owners, Dominique and Christian. Their orchard is the ideal spot to take a break surrounded by nature.

Between tradition and innovation, creativity and methodology, here is a portrait of four visionary women who adapt to the ever-changing tastes of consumers.

Meet four women winemakers who are energizing the wine world and making their profession, their domain, and their wines shine.

Head sommelier of restaurants H3, Le Coureur des Bois and La Cabane du Coureur, Hugo Duchesne will be Quebec and Canada’s representative at the Best Sommelier of the Americas contest from February 16 to 19. We meet with the recipient of the most recent Quebec title before his departure for Chile!

Ask actress Magalie Lépine-Blondeau about winemakers, their work and their products, and her eyes light up with unmistakeable delight. That’s precisely why we invited her to share some her champagne and sparkling wine suggestions and add some pop to your holidays!

Even with all its to-do lists and events, the hustle and bustle of the holidays doesn’t have to be synonymous with stress. We’ve teamed up with Martin Juneau to compile a list of delicious takeout options for every budget so you can give yourself a night off from cooking!

This holiday season, we’ve teamed up with Loounie (aka Caroline Huard!) to help you explore all things vegan, whether you’re a vegan diehard or just curious. There’s no better time to discover this affordable and delicious option and get cooking!

Patrice Plante was an unlikely candidate for becoming one of Québec’s most prolific mixologists. And yet in just a few years he’s contributed to revolutionizing the business. Here’s a spotlight on the ambitious career of a cocktail creator.