Did you know that more and more Quebec wines are now being made north of the 48th parallel? Meanwhile, in Bellechasse, a duo of brothers produces the captivating vintages of Clos sur-Vivant and, closer to Montreal, two other brothers are behind the pleasant wines of Mâsson-Villages.
The Kings of Quebec wine!
PHOTO MARTIN CHAMBERLAND, THE PRESS
Brothers Simon and Mathieu Roy, from Mâsson-Villages, on the terrace of Café Lézard, rue… Masson!
There are not one, but TWO pairs of Roy brothers who make wine in Quebec. And not just any wines: the captivating vintages of Clos sur-Vivant and the pleasant pinards of Mâsson-Villages.
Making wine north of the 48th parallel
PHOTO KARYNE DUPLESSIS-PICHÉ, SPECIAL COLLABORATION
The very young Battures vineyard, in Saint-Fulgence
Summer is short north of the 48th parallel. However, extreme climatic conditions do not prevent vines from multiplying on the shores of Lake Saint-Jean and the Saguenay Fjord. No doubt, more and more of them believe in the terroir of the North, as our colleague observed on site, who met two passionate producers.
Jason Priestley, from Beverly Hills to the Okanagan Valley
PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
Jason Priestley
Canadian actor Jason Priestley, famous series Brandon Walsh Beverly Hills 90210, teamed up with his friend, host Terry David Mulligan, and winemaker Michal Mosny to create Q & A, a high-quality wine from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Last September 8, they were in Montreal and we met them (and tasted their wine!).
Wines of the week
PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE SAQ SITE
Bernard and Benoît Landron Coteaux d’Ancenis Esprit Détente 2022
The Loire is the longest river in France; it is also one of the largest vineyards in the country and one of the most diversified. From the ancient soils of the Armorican Massif in the West to the volcanic rocks of Auvergne, passing through the chalk of Saumurois and Touraine, the terroirs are very varied, as are the multitude of grape varieties grown there. It is also a mecca for organic viticulture and the nature movement.
What are Quebecers’ favorite wines and alcohols at the SAQ?
PHOTO MARTIN TREMBLAY, THE PRESS
What are the most popular wines at the SAQ?
The taste of Quebecers has changed a lot over the years. Here are five questions to test your knowledge of the most requested products at the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ).