Wines & Spirits Volume 3 – The Art of Tasting with Elegance

Our column continues this week with the arrival of spirits. In Wines & Spirits Volume 3: The Art of Tasting with Elegance, we offer, in addition to wine, carefully selected beers, spirits, ciders, and other refined drinks for your at-home enjoyment.

Drav Stout for the 25th Anniversary of Casino de Charlevoix

A delightful ruby-hued stout with a creamy head. Charlevoix coffee adds a subtle acidity that blends perfectly with delicate vanilla notes. A beer reminiscent of a comforting breakfast, bringing warmth and pleasure with every sip.

Available in convenience stores and grocery stores

Seedlip Spice 94

For those seeking variety, Seedlip is an aromatic non-alcoholic alternative. Spice 94, one of three varieties, is a complex blend of aromatic distillates from Jamaican berries and cardamom, with two citrus peels and a bright citrus finish. Serve simply with tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit for an elegant, aromatic experience.

Available in specialty stores and on their website.

Hendrick’s Orbium Gin

The renowned Hendrick’s Orbium Gin returns in limited quantities, a must-have for gin lovers. Infused with additional extracts of quinine, wormwood, and blue lotus flower, it offers a unique complexity that elevates your at-home tasting experiences.

Available at SAQ

• SAQ Code: 13682101

Menaud Vodka

A 100% Quebec-made vodka. Menaud highlights local grains with wheat and rye sourced exclusively from Isle-aux-Coudres. The wheat provides a silky, fine texture with grain aromas, while the rye adds a typical spicy, mineral dimension. Traceable from field to bottle, this vodka perfectly expresses the identity of Charlevoix.

Composition

• 75% Wheat
• 25% Rye

Available at SAQ

• SAQ Code: 15525299

Pétale de Rose

A classic organic rosé, 2019 vintage, perfectly balanced. Aromas of smoked strawberries and flowers, not sweet, ideal to enjoy with more complex dishes.

Grapes

• 43% Cinsault
• 38% Grenache
• 13% Syrah
• 3% Mourvèdre
• 1.5% Sémillon
• 1% Rolle
• 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Available at SAQ

• SAQ Code: 425496

Gabbiano Chianti

This Chianti from Castello di Gabbiano, rooted in Tuscan tradition, highlights the Sangiovese grape in a smooth and approachable style. Planted on clay-limestone hills around Florence, the vines benefit from an ideal climate to produce a balanced, easy-drinking red. Unwooded, elegant, and versatile with daily dishes, this Chianti pairs perfectly with tomato-based pasta, artisanal pizza, or refined antipasti. Medium ruby colour with aromas of red cherry and dried herbs add a classic, warm touch to every sip.

Grapes

• 90% Sangiovese
• 10% indigenous red grapes

Alcohol

• 13%

Sugar content

• 4.6 g/L

Available at SAQ

• SAQ Code: 10754279

Wines & Spirits Volume 3 – The Art of Tasting with Elegance

No matter if your choices are local or international, these products celebrate passionate people. Every week, we share our discoveries in wines and spirits to enrich your moments and delight your senses throughout the year.

Find all our recommendations in the Wines & Spirits section.