{"id":60533,"date":"2025-05-29T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gentologie.com\/?p=60533"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:28:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:28:31","slug":"wine-tasting-salon-by-le-club-de-vins-jessica-harnois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentologie.com\/en\/fine-dining\/wine-tasting-salon-by-le-club-de-vins-jessica-harnois\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Wine Tasting Salon by le Club de Vins Jessica Harnois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Wine Tasting Salon by le Club de Vins Jessica Harnois offers an exquisite ambiance to explore exceptional wines. For further insights into this refined experience, please refer to the accompanying article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Jessica Harnois\u2009?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Mari\u00e8ve Isabel, Jessica Harnois, and M\u00e9lanie Frappier are the three women behind the Wine Tasting Salon by le Club de vins Jessica Harnois \nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

First, I must say that Jessica is a good friend. She is a successful entrepreneur and one of the best sommeliers in the country (she worked at Toqu\u00e9 in Montr\u00e9al, Tetsuya’s in Sydney, and Charlie Trotter’s [two Michelin stars] in Chicago for several years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n


She also served as a buyer of prestige wines for the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 des alcools de Qu\u00e9bec (SAQ). She was in charge of the SAQ\u2019s wine cellar, which at the time held more than 75,000 bottles from the collection, and of Courrier vinicole, the SAQ\u2019s publication. During this period, she chaired the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) and served as vice president of the Pan-American Alliance of Sommeliers (APAS). She thus became one of the few women to have chaired an international sommelier association.
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One of her greatest achievements was launching the B\u00f9 wine range in 2016 in partnership with the Arterra wine agency. These wines, available in grocery stores (and at the SAQ for the B\u00f9 Signature range<\/a>), aim to democratize wine purchasing in grocery stores with quality products, and have been a great success. A woman of many talents, she has just launched a brand new book, Sant\u00e9, Boire et Mange<\/a>r (Health, Drinking, and Eating) with Johana Monthuy-Blanc and Emie Therrien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is le Club de Vins Jessica Harnois<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rupiano Famiglia Berselli wines at Wine Tasting Salon by le Club de Vins Jessica Harnois\nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you want to become a sommelier, le Club de vins Jessica Harnois<\/a> is a wonderful place to start. This exclusive online group offers interactive learning sessions, exquisite wine tastings, and lively discussions with Jessica and her dynamic community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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One of my favorites, LoAlto A_ Parcela \u00c1lamos, privately imported by Principle Fines Wines\nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Le Club de Vins Jessica Harnois team, led by Mari\u00e8ve Isabel, has decided to reinvent the traditional wine course. You have access to 14 courses, each lasting approximately two hours, which you can take at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. Each course consists of three to six modules filled with a variety of educational content. As for in-person events, that\u2019s what the Jessica Harnois Wine Club Wine Tasting Salon is all about. It takes place approximately once a month, from September to May, at Club St-Denis in Montr\u00e9al, with occasional stops in Qu\u00e9bec City at the Cercle de la\u00a0Garnison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wine Tasting Salon by Club de vins Jessica Harnois in Montr\u00e9al<\/h3>\n\n\n
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A glimpse of the atmosphere at the Wine Tasting Salon by le Club de vins Jessica Harnois at Club St-Denis in Montr\u00e9al \nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As previously mentioned, this event has been held at the esteemed Club St-Denis (which we elaborate on in this article<\/a>) for approximately two years. Masterfully orchestrated by sommelier M\u00e9lanie Frappier, this event is open to the general public, with a preference given to members of the Club de vins Jessica Harnois.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The cheese platter from Fromagerie Anne et Fr\u00e8res Cheese Shop\nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The event is usually very successful, with tickets selling out quickly. Tickets include unlimited tastings, so there is no need to purchase coupons. Food can be purchased as an option at an additional cost. For recent events and the one on May 29, this portion was provided by Fromagerie Anne et Fr\u00e8res<\/a> cheese boutique, located in the Villeray neighbourhood.
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The Bolgheri Rosso DOC from Rosso di Marte, owned by Ruffino\nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Furthermore, as this is an opportunity to share, several door prizes will be presented to participants throughout the evening, including wines from the various producers in attendance and wine accessories from their partner, Vinum.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sommelier M\u00e9lanie Frappier and Francesco Berselli from Rupiano Famiglia Berselli \nPhoto: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The dates for Fall 2025 are :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n