{"id":7032,"date":"2026-06-23T08:06:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/coups-de-coeur-sur-la-route-des-vins\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:13:29","slug":"coups-de-coeur-sur-la-route-des-vins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/en\/coups-de-coeur-sur-la-route-des-vins\/","title":{"rendered":"La Route des vins Favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Who better than the winemakers and their team to guide us? We asked them to share their top wine selections, both their own and those of their colleagues, and their favourite things to do in the region. Let their recommendations inspire you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By l\u2019Atelier Touristique<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vignoblelardennais.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vignoble l\u2019Ardennais<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><em>Which of your vintages is your favourite?<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St\u00e9phanie Thibodeau, Co-owner<\/strong> : \u201cT\u00f8rst, a red wine that represents us well, made with Chancellor, an iconic grape variety from the vineyard and created by Pier Cousineau, my partner and winemaker, who listened to his instinct by vinifying a red in the style of a ros\u00e9. And the label was designed by our daughter Charlotte! A red that represents our family well: accessible, funky, with crispness, not meant as a red to age, but with a bit of attitude and refreshing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7032_49977f-f7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image7032_49977f-f7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:348px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_49977f-f7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_49977f-f7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image7032_49977f-f7 figure{max-width:348px;}.kb-image7032_49977f-f7 .image-is-svg, .kb-image7032_49977f-f7 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image7032_49977f-f7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7032_49977f-f7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5593.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6006\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5593.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5593-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5593-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5593-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption>St\u00e9phanie au champ<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which wine from a fellow member of La Route do you particularly enjoy?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can I mention a cider house? If so, it would be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cidreriecassine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cassine<\/a>, in Frelighsburg. We love their ciders, which combine fruitiness, freshness and depth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which activity in the region has captured your heart?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCycling and admiring the farmland and mountain landscapes dotted with century-old barns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vignoble de la Bauge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which of your vintages is your favourite?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marine Pernelle, Assistant Manager<\/strong>  \u201cOf all our wines, I prefer Beau-Jus Blues. A smooth red wine, velvety and delicate but funky. A blend of Frontenac Noir and Marquette grapes with a touch of Frontenac Blanc, macerated on Gewurztraminer skins.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7021\" style=\"width:494px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-960x672.png 960w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marine au Vignoble de La Bauge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Do you have a favourite product from another vineyard on the Wine Route?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/vignoblelardennais.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vignoble l\u2019Ardennais<\/a>\u2019s T\u00f8rst! It\u2019s a real treat!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>\u201cIs there anything new happening at the vineyard that shouldn\u2019t be missed?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe morning guided tour! We brought back carriage rides. It\u2019s a throwback to the vineyard\u2019s roots! We explain regenerative viticulture and our commitment to cultivating differently.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vignoble de l&#8217;Orpailleur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Among your vintages, which is your favourite?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Laure de Coussergues, Communications Manager and 2<sup>nd<\/sup> generation winemaker <\/strong><\/strong> \u201cThe Natashquan cuv\u00e9e, because it\u2019s a beautiful blend of Chardonnay and Vidal. This vintage was created in honour of Gilles Vigneault, who gave his name to the Vignoble de l\u2019Orpailleur 43 years ago. He\u2019s originally from Natashquan, so naming the wine after his hometown seemed like a wonderful way to thank him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7032_9879bc-d4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7032_9879bc-d4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/620520868_18159992524416655_3065188972711355951_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7023\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/620520868_18159992524416655_3065188972711355951_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/620520868_18159992524416655_3065188972711355951_n-960x694.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/620520868_18159992524416655_3065188972711355951_n-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption>Laure (au centre) accompagn\u00e9e de sa famille dans les rangs du vignoble<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Do you have a favourite product from another vineyard on the Route des Vins? <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI particularly enjoy Val Caudalies wines. My favourite is their Vidal white wine, a grape variety we\u2019re very fond of here at L\u2019Orpailleur. They have a lovely terrace, and we\u2019ve developed a great synergy with them. And our customers who visit this vineyard give us excellent feedback!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>\u201cWhat activity would be perfectly representative of Brome-Missisquoi?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAgritourism! We love being able to offer this experience to our visitors and are very proud of the wonderful offerings we have in Brome-Missisquoi!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/attrait\/leon-courville-vigneron\/\" data-type=\"standish_attraction\" data-id=\"1540\">Vignoble Courville<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7032_412c9d-f5.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image7032_412c9d-f5 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:661px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_412c9d-f5.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_412c9d-f5 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image7032_412c9d-f5 figure{max-width:661px;}.kb-image7032_412c9d-f5 .image-is-svg, .kb-image7032_412c9d-f5 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image7032_412c9d-f5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7032_412c9d-f5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1515\" height=\"1015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7818-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7029\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7818-1-1.jpg 1515w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7818-1-1-960x643.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7818-1-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1515px) 100vw, 1515px\" \/><figcaption>Vignoble Courville<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which of your vintages do you prefer?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Dominik Poirier, Director for Client Experience <\/strong><\/strong> \u201cMy favourite product from Vignoble Courville? It\u2019s really hard to choose just one! I would say that the main reason I work at the vineyard is definitely the St-P\u00e9pin and MUSE wines. Then, when summer comes around, I love our new ARABESQUE white wine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Do you have a favourite product from another vineyard on the Wine Route? <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBulle Blanc de Blancs, by <a href=\"https:\/\/levignobleduruisseau.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vignoble du Ruisseau.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Is there an event not related to your vineyard that you think should not be missed? <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Bromont Wine Festival. Many thanks to the team at Le Roux restaurant in Bromont for organizing this festival that celebrates our women winemakers!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vignoble La Belle Alliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which of your vintages do you prefer?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Carolyn Dagenais, Co-owner<\/strong><\/strong> \u201cL\u2019Amour, our red wine, because it warms the heart!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Do you have a favourite product from another vineyard on the Route des Vins? <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Saint-P\u00e9pin by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leoncourville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> L\u00e9on Courville<\/a>, a fine white wine produced in their vast terroir.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>What is your favourite vineyard feature?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe vineyard\u2019s terrace with its view all the way out to the United States! It\u2019s the perfect place for tastings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7032_6554f9-95.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image7032_6554f9-95 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:461px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_6554f9-95.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_6554f9-95 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image7032_6554f9-95 figure{max-width:461px;}.kb-image7032_6554f9-95 .image-is-svg, .kb-image7032_6554f9-95 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image7032_6554f9-95 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7032_6554f9-95\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/622945707_18034417001562323_2518043995887453366_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7025\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/622945707_18034417001562323_2518043995887453366_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/622945707_18034417001562323_2518043995887453366_n-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/622945707_18034417001562323_2518043995887453366_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/622945707_18034417001562323_2518043995887453366_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption>Terrasse au Vignoble La Belle Alliance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saragnat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vignoble Clos Saragnat<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which of your vintages do you prefer?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gabrielle H\u00e9bert, Co-owner<\/strong> \u201cAng\u00e9lique, an organic farmhouse cider aged on lees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7032_b30a22-a7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image7032_b30a22-a7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:451px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_b30a22-a7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7032_b30a22-a7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image7032_b30a22-a7 figure{max-width:451px;}.kb-image7032_b30a22-a7 .image-is-svg, .kb-image7032_b30a22-a7 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image7032_b30a22-a7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7032_b30a22-a7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1554\" height=\"2071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6705\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1.jpeg 1554w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1-1537x2048.jpeg 1537w, https:\/\/www.laroutedesvins.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_9151-1-1552x2068.jpeg 1552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1554px) 100vw, 1554px\" \/><figcaption>Pierre et Gabrielle, au Clos Saragnat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Do you have a favourite product from another vineyard on the Route des Vins? <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI love the wines produced by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lespiegle.ca\/Home-Set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domaine l\u2019Espi\u00e8gle.<\/a> Zach\u00e9 Hall does extraordinary work there. The wines are organic and all truly delicious!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Which activity, in the vineyard or in the region, do you particularly enjoy?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI know it\u2019s a fairly typical answer, but I would say wine tastings at the vineyard. It\u2019s a great way to meet the producers, learn about their philosophy and understand the wines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who better than the winemakers and their team to guide us? 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