Episode 8 | Quebec wines

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.

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.