Episode 12 | Eco friendly stores

Know what makes a wine or spirits container eco-responsible? Maxime Rivest from the SAQ’s Social Responsibility team and Geneviève Dionne from Éco Entreprises Québec discuss the issue and suggest more sustainable solutions.

To mark International Women’s Rights Day, Sous le bouchon asks the question: Does the wine world remain a man’s world? Joining us to discuss the answer are Ève Rainville, co-owner of the Domaine Bergeville winery, and renowned sommelier and columnist Véronique Rivest.

A chat with Mario Mercier, an analyst with the Real Estate Development team, and Jean-François Grenier from the Altus Group, a market research expert specializing in locations for retailers and other businesses.

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.

This long week-end, why not make the most of the last summer days and visit some of Quebec’s finest vineyards? Head out on the open road and discover our very own wine-growing regions.

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