To welcome the sun and complement the outdoor happy hours that we will be happy to share in the coming weeks, Laurie Josset, chef service at Nord restaurant at Strøm Old Quebec, presents three of her Quebec favourites. As soon as our restaurant reopens, you will also be able to taste these products along with one of our signature dishes. To discover or rediscover!
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Blueberry-flavoured rosé cider, from the cider maker Somnanbule
Cider maker / Somnambule
Where / Saint-Henri de Lévis
The product / This semi-dry rosé cider is flavoured with blueberries, freshly picked on the estate; the apples are processed as naturally as possible, with no added sulphites (only 15 g per litre for this cider, which is very little); the label was designed by a Montreal artist, Camille Pratt
Aromas / Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
Pair with / Perfect as an aperitif, it also pairs well with a duck tartar with blueberries or a salmon gravlax with strawberries
Price / Between $6 and $8
Where to buy / lesomnambule.com
Vidal white wine, from the Val Caudalies vineyard
Vineyard / Val Caudalies
Where / Dunham, Cantons-de-l’Est
The product / Round and fruity, with a nice complexity and freshness
Aromas / Juicy white peaches and citrus fruits ending on a crisp, tangy green apple note
Pair with / Excellent as an aperitif, it is also perfect with seafood or as an accompaniment to a lemon tofu steak and a carrot and cashew salad
Price / $19.50 in private import, or between $20 and $22 in grocery stores
Where to buy / valcaudalies.com
Red wine, Pinot Noir, from Domaine St-Jacques
Vineyard / Domaine St-Jacques
Where / Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
The product / Fruity and generous, it is well-balanced and its tannins are supple; to be served at 18°C
Aromas / Red fruits like cherry, toasted and spicy notes of pepper
Pair with / Grilled meat, fish or vegetables
Price / $25.95
Where to buy / saq.com
