The Cuvée Natashquan in honor of Gilles Vigneault
Did you know that the Orpailleur Vineyard owes its name to our great Quebec poet Gilles Vigneault? In 1985, Gilles Vigneault came to visit his friend Frank Furtado (one of […]
The 24 seasons of la Part des Anges
Have you ever noticed large glass containers on cornices and walls of the vineyard? This is la Part des Anges, a mistelle, which we have been producing since 1993. Mistelle […]
The effervescence of l’Orpailleur
Since 1991, l’Orpailleur has been offering a Brut, a traditional method developed according to the rules of the art. It was following the arrival of trainees, children of Champagne winegrowers, […]
Ice Wine in Quebec “a wine of the extreme”
History of Ice Wine Ice wine is a sweet wine, made from overripe grapes, harvested and pressed frozen. The origin of “Eiswein” dates back to the end of the 18th […]
The boutique is open
Dear customers, the vineyard boutique is open : Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The shop is set up in order to respect public health instructions so […]
Orpailleur blanc 2019 | Double Gold Medal | ACWC 2020
L’Orpailleur blanc 2019 has just won the only double Gold medal in the “White Hybrid Blends” category at the All Canadian Wine Championships 2020 (ACWC)! Very first wine produced at […]
The harvest begins on September 7, 2020
After a mild spring and a very hot and dry summer, it is almost time for the harvest in the vineyard. These will officially begin on September 7 for 4 […]
Temporary stop of wine tastings & activities available
Dear friends, visitors and tourists, We regret to inform you that we do not currently offer wine tastings. Your experience at the Orpailleur vineyard has always been at the heart […]
Chardonnay 2018 | Best in class & Double Gold medal | FLIWC 2020
Our 2018 Chardonnay Cuvée Signature has just won the mention Best in class in the category “Chardonnay – oaked” & a Double Gold Medal at the Finger Lakes International Wine […]
Restaurant opening for the 2020 season
Good news – Le Tire-Bouchon will be open from June 19, 2020! Schedule for the season: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, Monday only on holiday June 19 to October 24 […]
L’Orpailleur completes a major overhaul of it’s visitors area
L’Orpailleur gets a totally redesigned visitors area Charles-Henri de Coussergues, vintner and co-owner of l’Orpailleur vineyard, along with his partners Hervé Durand, Frank Furtado and Pierre Rodrigue, today officially opened their […]
The Vignoble de l’Orpailleur launches a new line of wines
l’Orpailleur, Cuvée signature, now available at the Vineyard Always keen to perfect and offer a wide variety of Québec wines to its adepts, the Orpailleur Vineyard is launching a new range […]
2 médailles d’Or aux SMV Canada pour l’Orpailleur
L’Orpailleur Vineyard once again wins gold Dunham, June 11, 2018 – Charles-Henri de Coussergues, owner winemaker, is proud to announce that l’Orpailleur vineyard has received Gold at the Sélections Mondiales […]