Episode 8 | Quebec wines

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.

In Quebec, we’re beginning to see a younger generation of winemakers take over the wineries their parents built. Listen to members of the Quirion-Du Temple and De Coussergues families tell us their stories in the first part of this chat with two pillars of Quebec wine-making and their daughters who are diving head first into the business.

More refined offerings, better marketing and customers looking to “drink local”: Quebec beverage alcohol products are popular for a reason. Vintners, distillers and cider makers are crafting excellent products in your own backyard. And the success they’re enjoying is a source of great pride.

Why not make the most of summer and visit some of Quebec’s finest vineyards? Head out on the open road and discover our very own wine-growing regions while taking in the beautiful scenery.

The Rivière du Chêne winery is definitely one of the most well known in Quebec, thanks to the passion of its founder, Daniel Lalande.