Our wines, from our land to your glass

Since the beginning of Vignoble de l'Orpailleur, we have been committed to cultivating quality grapes from carefully selected grape varieties and to producing wines that are a faithful expression of their terroir. We are proud to produce 100% Quebec wines and firmly believe that our northerliness is a source of typicity.

Our land

Located on the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on ancient beaches of the Champlain Sea, Vignoble de l’Orpailleur benefits from exceptional terroir. It is composed of glacial till, an amalgam of clay, sand, gravel, and rocky blocks.

The altitude, between 130 and 175 meters depending on our plots, means that the warm air from the Montreal plain bathes our hillsides, placing us in one of Quebec's most temperate regions.

Our grape varieties

We grow French hybrid grape varieties such as Seyval blanc and Vidal, which have great quality potential in our climate with winter protection. Our grape varieties also include hardy Minnesota varieties that are resistant to winter temperatures, such as Frontenac red and white.

With the lengthening growing season, we now grow Vitis vinifera varieties such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc with geotextile fabric protection in winter. In total, 13 grape varieties are in production at the vineyard.

Four grape varieties are also currently being tested: Riesling, Savagnin, Chenin blanc and Acadie.

Our expertise

The winegrower must master his vineyard to make the vines beautiful and generous. The same goes for winemaking. This is how the winegrower demonstrates all his expertise. He must also rely on his intuition, forged over the years through numerous experiences and observations. It is an arduous task.

A beautiful human adventure

Since 1982, history has been written every day at Vignoble de l’Orpailleur. For this first generation of winemakers in Quebec, each attempt sets a precedent and consolidates achievements to ensure the company's longevity.

Winegrowers, from fathers to daughters and sons

To promote authentic Quebec wines!

Since the founding of l’Orpailleur in 1982, Charles-Henri de Coussergues has been working to advance an approved traceability process. He was instrumental in the 2008 certification, then in the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Vin du Québec, officially recognized in November 2018 by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

Learn more about IGP Vin du Québec

Thank you for putting Quebec in your glass!