Episode 16 | Local microdistillers

For centuries, glass bottles with cork stoppers were an unbeatable combination. Wine containers have been changing in recent years however. Updated glass bottles, of course, but also multilayer containers, plastic bottles, cans, lightweight glass and more. Sous le bouchon takes a look at the issue with expert journalists Fabien Humbert and Rémy Charest.

Tequila, mezcal, Japanese whisky and Eastern European wines… Sous le bouchon presents its latest episode on trends, a topic we return to each year. Listen in as our two experts – Marie-Hélène Boisvert, a wine stewardship instructor and freelancer working with the SAQ’s social media team, and Patrick Tousignant, manager of the Sutton SAQ Store and producer-host of the Découvrir les distilleries du Québec podcast - discuss the subject.

What exactly is a wine, beer and spirits importation agency in Quebec? How do they make it possible for locals to have access to a diversified, high-quality offer of products from around the globe? Joining us are Francis Martin and Catherine Lessard.

The wine-making business in Quebec is growing fast thanks to the know-how, determination and ingenuity of our local artisans. Join us with 2 local winemakers: Isabelle Lafont from Vignoble Les artisans du terroir and Daniel Lalande from the Rivière du Chêne vineyard and La Cantina vineyard as we discuss the Quebec wine industry.

Quebecers are increasingly conscious about buying local. In the last year, sales of Quebec products have increased nearly 30% at the SAQ. Real underlying trend or temporary "pandemic" solidarity? Two experts on the alcohol market in Quebec give their opinion.