The Grande Dégustation de Montréal 2025 Edition

The Grande Dégustation de Montréal, the annual ritual for wine and spirits lovers in Québec, will take place from November 6 to 8 at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. This is a return at this emblematic space where visitors will be able to meet 240 exhibitors from 25 countries, representing more than 1,500 products from 80 wine-producing regions, many of them exclusive. Presented by A3 Québec and the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), the event will be a great opportunity to meet producers, winemakers and distillers, as well as to taste and order their products on site, in a quick and easy way.

Taste a world of flavours at the Grande Dégustation de Montréal: November 6 to 8

To celebrate the 15th edition of the largest wine event in Québec, five wine regions are in the spotlight: Australia, Beaujolais (France), Corsica (France), Georgia (the country, not the US state) and Sicily (Italy).

The wine and spirits section includes countries such as Spain, Portugal, Germany, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Japan, the United Kingdom, and many others. There, visitors can choose from hundreds of red, white, rosé, and orange wines, including several organic and natural ones. They can also enjoy a wide selection of champagne and sparkling wines. Among the spirits, around a hundred gins, scotch whiskies, vodkas and rums will be on display. Products from Québec and Canada will also be given pride of place.

Two spaces, two atmospheres, multiple experiences

At the Grande Dégustation de Montréal, separate areas have been set up to showcase the unique characteristics of each product category.

• On the ground floor, wines take centre stage
• Upstairs, spirits, cocktails and other curiosities are presented to delight your senses (names to be confirmed).
• You’ll also find rest areas, an improved food offer, and not forgetting their traditional tasting workshops!

Celebrating discovery

Known for the diversity of its regions and products, La Grande Dégustation de Montréal is a convivial space of exceptional finds for amateurs and professionals of the hotel and restaurant industry.

Tasting Workshops for everyone at The Grande Dégustation de Montréal 2025 Edition

Take part in a series of tasting workshops on a variety of themes. Registration is on site and workshops take place on the 2nd floor of the Grand Quay. Each workshop lasts 45 minutes.

Take part in a series of tasting workshops of The Grande Dégustation de Montréal on a variety of themes (In French).

• Workshop in the form of a masterclass
• 45 minutes
• 4 to 6 products to discover
• $12 tax incl. per workshop (or 12 coupons on site). 2$ increase compare to 2024.

• Friday, November 7, 2025
  • 5:30pm – Beaujolais : Experience diversity and spirit of sharing by Isabel Bordeleau
  • 6:15pm – Corsica wines, Head for the Mediterranean! by Elyse Lambert
  • 7pm – Discover Sicily through its indigenous grape varieties by Hugo Duchesne
• Saturday, November 7 2015
  • 4:30pm – Australian Wine: Adventurous by Nature par Michelle Bouffard, DipWSET
  • 5:15pm – Georgia, Birthplace of Wine by Isabel Bordeleau
  • 6pm : The Unexpected Southern Hemisphere: Bold Finds from New Zealand & South Africa by Jacky Blisson, Master of Wine

Tasting and Chat

Take part in a series of tasting talks around a wine or spirits brand.

• In a relaxed atmosphere
• 25 minutes
• 2-3 products to discover
• $8 tx incl. per tasting (or 8 coupons on site)  

Dates of The Grande Dégustation de Montréal 2025

• Thursday, November 6, 11am to 4:30pm – Industry professionals and media
• Thursday, November 6, 5:30 to 9:30 – SAQ Inspire Evening (preview evening)
• Friday, November 7, 2pm to 9pm – General Public
• Saturday, November 8, 1pm to 9pm – Grand public

Grand Quay in Montreal’s Old Port

200 Rue de la Commune Ouest
Montréal, QC
Place-d’Armes or Square Victoria-OACI Metro

Price and tickets for The Grande Dégustation de Montréal

• Tickets: $32.
  • The admission ticket grants access to one person for one day and includes one glass for tasting the products. This is a 10$ increase in ticket price compared to 2024. However, the ticket includes 10 tasting coupons (worth 10$).
• Tasting coupon: $1. Tastings are available at a variety of prices, payable by coupon. Each coupon costs $1, and tasting prices vary according to product price.
  • Tasting formats are 1 oz for wines, ½ oz for spirits and 2-3 oz for cocktails.

When you arrive at La Grande Dégustation de Montréal, you will receive a smart bracelet on which your tasting coupons will be loaded. The kiosks are equipped with scanners allowing you to pay for your tastings. You can recharge your wristband on site or online.

NEW : For safety considerations, strollers are not permitted anymore on site.

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