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l'Orpailleur celebrates his 40th harvest
Vignoble de l'Orpailleur, a pioneer of Quebec viticulture, is celebrating its 40th harvest with an exceptional vintage. To mark this historic milestone, a special cuvée will be released in 2026.
Vignoble de l'Orpailleur, a pioneer of Quebec viticulture, is celebrating its 40th harvest with an exceptional vintage. To mark this historic milestone, a special cuvée will be released in 2026.
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A first in Quebec: genomics at L'Orpailleur
Since spring 2025, a gentle melody has been rising from the heart of two of our vineyard plots. No, it's not a concert, but a scientific innovation: genodics . Developed...
Since spring 2025, a gentle melody has been rising from the heart of two of our vineyard plots. No, it's not a concert, but a scientific innovation: genodics . Developed...
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The 2025 grape harvest has begun!
The grape harvest begins on September 11th at L'Orpailleur! Discover the excitement of this unique period in the vineyard, in the heart of the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route.
The grape harvest begins on September 11th at L'Orpailleur! Discover the excitement of this unique period in the vineyard, in the heart of the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route.
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L’Orpailleur obtains GreenStep Silver certifica...
It is with great pride that we announce today news that reflects our commitment to sustainability: the Vignoble de l'Orpailleur has obtained the Silver certification from GreenStep , an organization...
It is with great pride that we announce today news that reflects our commitment to sustainability: the Vignoble de l'Orpailleur has obtained the Silver certification from GreenStep , an organization...
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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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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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Finally a natural enemy against the Japanese be...
Updated August 14, 2025 with our most recent research results Do you see the white dots on the heads of Japanese beetles? These are the eggs of a beneficial parasite:...
Updated August 14, 2025 with our most recent research results Do you see the white dots on the heads of Japanese beetles? These are the eggs of a beneficial parasite:...
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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 an environment very rich in biodiversity, with a generous and highly diverse insect...
In 1982, when Hervé Durand and Charles-Henri de Coussergues planted the first vines, we found ourselves in an environment very rich in biodiversity, with a generous and highly diverse insect...
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A new wine, the Orpailleur Frisant to discover ...
The vineyard is launching a fresh and very aromatic new wine, l'Orpailleur Frisant ! A LIGHTLY SPARKLING SUMMER APERITIF With muscat notes, a slight curl that tickles the palate on...
The vineyard is launching a fresh and very aromatic new wine, l'Orpailleur Frisant ! A LIGHTLY SPARKLING SUMMER APERITIF With muscat notes, a slight curl that tickles the palate on...
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The vine is beautiful: behind the scenes of Que...
The Vignoble de l'Orpailleur is proud to be part of Télé-Québec's superb observation documentary series La vigne est belle ! The series captures, over the seasons, the daily work and...
The Vignoble de l'Orpailleur is proud to be part of Télé-Québec's superb observation documentary series La vigne est belle ! The series captures, over the seasons, the daily work and...
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