Episode 18 | Quality Control, the lab’s hidden gem

As different as they are refreshing, Quebec ciders offer something for everyone. Sous le bouchon invites you to listen to two proudly local producers: Marc-Antoine Lasnier, managing director at Cidrerie Milton and chair of the Association des Producteurs de cidre du Québec, and Matthiew Quinn from La Capsule Temporelle.

Sous le bouchon presents a lively interview led by journalist and columnist Anne-Lovely Étienne. Our guest is sommelier, speaker and accomplished business woman Jessica Harnois. Learn about the unusual career path of this sommelier whose influence extends beyond our borders.

Wine tourism is the happy marriage between touring and wine. A chat with Charles-Henri de Coussergues from l’ Orpailleur, one of the first winemakers to open their winery’s doors to the public, and Odette Chaput, general manager of Terroir et saveurs du Québec, an organization that promotes gourmet tourism in the province.

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.