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l’Orpailleur obtient la certification Argent de...
C’est avec une immense fierté que nous annonçons aujourd’hui une nouvelle qui reflète notre engagement envers la durabilité : le Vignoble de l’Orpailleur a obtenu la certification Argent de GreenStep,...
C’est avec une immense fierté que nous annonçons aujourd’hui une nouvelle qui reflète notre engagement envers la durabilité : le Vignoble de l’Orpailleur a obtenu la certification Argent de GreenStep,...
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Le Devoir | From the vine to the glass: a toast...
On September 14, Le Devoir published a great article on pioneers of sustainable viticulture in Quebec, including our winemaker Charles-Henri de Coussergues, written by sommelier and author Michelle Bouffard. In...
On September 14, Le Devoir published a great article on pioneers of sustainable viticulture in Quebec, including our winemaker Charles-Henri de Coussergues, written by sommelier and author Michelle Bouffard. In...
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Gourmet Tourism | Episode 31 | Under the Cork -...
Wine tourism is the wonderful marriage between tourism and wine. Meeting with Charles-Henri de Coussergues from the Orpailleur vineyard, who was among the first to open the doors of his...
Wine tourism is the wonderful marriage between tourism and wine. Meeting with Charles-Henri de Coussergues from the Orpailleur vineyard, who was among the first to open the doors of his...
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Discover the fun winks behind the Frisant labels!
Did you know that each of the Frisant vintages highlights a natural ally of the fauna and flora of the Vineyard? The label of each vintage is beautifully illustrated by...
Did you know that each of the Frisant vintages highlights a natural ally of the fauna and flora of the Vineyard? The label of each vintage is beautifully illustrated by...
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New biodiversity preservation project
L’Orpailleur is delighted to work with the Granby Zoo and the Dura-club inc. as part of the new project “ Biodiversity in agricultural environments and ecological corridors – a reciprocal...
L’Orpailleur is delighted to work with the Granby Zoo and the Dura-club inc. as part of the new project “ Biodiversity in agricultural environments and ecological corridors – a reciprocal...
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In the vineyards from father to daughters | Epi...
In Quebec, we are witnessing the first generation of winegrowers taking over the reins of the vineyard that their parents built. Listen to the Quirion-Du Temple families, from Domaine Saint-Jacques,...
In Quebec, we are witnessing the first generation of winegrowers taking over the reins of the vineyard that their parents built. Listen to the Quirion-Du Temple families, from Domaine Saint-Jacques,...
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l'Orpailleur x "Arrive en campagne" 2024 episode 3
The Vignoble de l'Orpailleur had the pleasure of welcoming Bob the Chef and the entire Arrive en Campagne team during the harvest last fall! Left to right: Top - Alain...
The Vignoble de l'Orpailleur had the pleasure of welcoming Bob the Chef and the entire Arrive en Campagne team during the harvest last fall! Left to right: Top - Alain...
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Our commitment to sustainable development
Our commitment to sustainable tourism by 2030 The Vignoble de l'Orpailleur has signed the Commitment for Sustainable Tourism by 2030, in order to demonstrate its commitment to improving the performance...
Our commitment to sustainable tourism by 2030 The Vignoble de l'Orpailleur has signed the Commitment for Sustainable Tourism by 2030, in order to demonstrate its commitment to improving the performance...
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The Vineyard wins 7 medals in 2023
2023 World Wine Selection Competition For a second consecutive year, our Cuvée Signature Chardonnay ranks in the Top 50 of the best scores in the competition with a Grand Gold...
2023 World Wine Selection Competition For a second consecutive year, our Cuvée Signature Chardonnay ranks in the Top 50 of the best scores in the competition with a Grand Gold...
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The 2023 Grand Builder Prize for our winemaker
2023 Tourism Excellence Award Charles-Henri de Coussergues receives the Grand Builder Prize Charles-Henri de Coussergues, winemaker and owner of Vignoble de l'Orpailleur and Union Libre cidre et vin, is very...
2023 Tourism Excellence Award Charles-Henri de Coussergues receives the Grand Builder Prize Charles-Henri de Coussergues, winemaker and owner of Vignoble de l'Orpailleur and Union Libre cidre et vin, is very...
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MNA for Brome-Missisquoi, Isabelle Charest, hon...
Press release Cowansville, July 26, 2023 – MNA for Brome-Missisquoi, Isabelle Charest, presents the MNA's medal to Charles-Henri de Coussergues It was at her constituency office in Cowansville that Ms....
Press release Cowansville, July 26, 2023 – MNA for Brome-Missisquoi, Isabelle Charest, presents the MNA's medal to Charles-Henri de Coussergues It was at her constituency office in Cowansville that Ms....
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Nesting boxes to promote the nesting of insecti...
DID YOU KNOW ? L'Orpailleur is a sanctuary for tree swallows and eastern bluebirds . We invite you to read this article to find out how they are useful for...
DID YOU KNOW ? L'Orpailleur is a sanctuary for tree swallows and eastern bluebirds . We invite you to read this article to find out how they are useful for...
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Do you have questions before your visit? We may...
Consult this section to find the answers to the questions we are most frequently asked about activities at the Vineyard, our wines, online purchases and our restaurant.
Consult this section to find the answers to the questions we are most frequently asked about activities at the Vineyard, our wines, online purchases and our restaurant.
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Finally a natural enemy against the Japanese be...
Do you see the white dots on the heads of the Beetles? These are the eggs of a useful parasite – the Tachinidae fly Istocheta aldrichi . When the eggs...
Do you see the white dots on the heads of the Beetles? These are the eggs of a useful parasite – the Tachinidae fly Istocheta aldrichi . When the eggs...
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Favor wildflowers to attract beneficial insects
Thanks to the studies we have carried out, we have thus identified beneficial insects and we are committed to preserving them, because they feed on insects that damage the vine....
Thanks to the studies we have carried out, we have thus identified beneficial insects and we are committed to preserving them, because they feed on insects that damage the vine....
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Biodiversity studies
In 1982, when Hervé Durand and Charles-Henri de Coussergues planted the first vines, we found ourselves in a very rich environment in terms of biodiversity with a generous population of...
In 1982, when Hervé Durand and Charles-Henri de Coussergues planted the first vines, we found ourselves in a very rich environment in terms of biodiversity with a generous population of...
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