The Wine Cellar

Tasting activities

Estérel Resort, Laurentides, Qc
Estérel Resort's Famous Wine Cellar

Wine and spirits tasting

Whether you are passionate about wine or simply curious, the wine cellar welcomes you every evening for wine and spirits tastings. Share a special moment with our sommeliers, always delighted to share their knowledge and engage with you. Enjoy a unique sensory experience, overlooking the splendid view of Lake Dupuis.

An exceptional way to start or conclude your evening!
Wine tasting with our sommelier

Opening hours

Reservation only

Access to our wine cellar is reserved exclusively for guests 18 and over during their stay.

BOOK YOUR TASTING

Menu

TASTING SERIES (Offer at the Wine cellar only)

Wine and spirits tasting guided by our expert sommeliers.

Sommeliers' favourites (3)
3 favourite wines of the moment

$55.00
starting at

The Canon of the Week (1)
Exceptional bottle from our rare collection

$50.00
starting at

World whisky discovery
Sommelier’s selection of 4 whiskies (3 oz)

$55.00
starting at

Appetizer

Oysters (6)

$22.00

Oysters (12)

$42.00

Cheese platter
Selection of Québec cheeses

$29.00

Charcuterie platter
Selection of artisanal charcuterie

$29.00

La Plancha
Charcuteries, cheeses, nuts, chutney

$55.00

Torchon foie gras
Brioche bread and chutney of the moment (50 g)

$30.00

Burrata to share
Heirloom tomatoes, pistou, basil shoots, roasted pumpkin seeds

$39.00
our iconic wine evenings
Next wine evening

November 28 wine evening

The next wine evening is taking shape in the wine cellar. A unique gathering, exceptional wines, and a memorable gastronomic dinner… but we’re keeping the secret for now! Stay tuned: subscribers to our wine newsletter will be the first to discover the details and enjoy exclusive benefits.

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The Perfect Pairing

  • Spacious suite with fireplace and kitchenette
  • Wine tasting for two in the wine cellar
  • Two gourmet bouchées per person during the tasting*
  • Access to the Lido Thermal (pools, hot tubs, saunas, cold plunge, and relaxation areas)
Starting at $200.30 / pers.
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Discovery Menu Gourmet Getaway

  • Spacious suite with fireplace and kitchenette
  • Four-course dinner with a Discovery Menu in the wine cellar
  • Wine pairings during dinner, selected by our sommeliers
  • Buffet breakfast at the restaurant
  • Access to Lido Thermal: panoramic swimming pools, hot tubs with central heating, saunas, etc.
Starting at $463.10 / pers.
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Meet our team

Passionate sommeliers!

During your foray into the wine cellar, you will certainly have the chance to interact with one of the members of our seasoned sommelier team! Do not hesitate to ask them any questions, they will be happy to pass on their knowledge to you on the thousand treasures that our wine cellar conceals. This is where we present them to you.
Sommelier Manager

François Raby

Sommellerie took place very early in my life. It all started 45 years ago at Clos Vougeot, in Burgundy. After obtaining my diploma in hotel management at the ITHQ in 1984, catering quickly became the nerve center of my career. From then until today, I have worked in the best institutions. In 2003 and 2004, I won the Professional Gérard Delage Cup, with participation in the competition for the best Sommelier in Quebec.

By working with the best in the business, I also learned to build my character in a discipline of rigor. Via Le Nôtre, Center Sheraton, Hôtel Vogue (Philippe Mollé), La Queue de Cheval, L’Eau à la Bouche (Anne Desjardins) La Forge and now Estérel Resort and Bistro à Champlain…. In short, I am passionate about sharing stories, discoveries and dreams. I can consider myself an expert with a broad vision, offering unforgettable service, with a solid knowledge of products and customers and adaptable to any style of business.

At Estérel Resort, we are the 4 musketeers of sommellerie, with more than 140 years of experience put together, which makes us a unique and experienced team. Each one controls his passage so that the whole becomes self-sufficient. We are constantly evolving and looking for the best for our customers.

Sommelier Manager

Sean Bassett

Having been interested in wines for several years, I decided to enroll at the École Hôtelière des Laurentides where I became a real enthusiast. Having been lucky enough to have Jacques Orhon as my teacher, I chose to follow the wine trail. It was with great happiness that it all started at Bistro à Champlain (in Sainte-Marguerite-du-lac-Masson), a dream location for sommeliers and wine lovers around the world. Not only is one of the largest wine cellars in North America, with an inventory of 40,000 bottles and over 4,000 products, I have also had the chance to work with several great chefs. The harmony of wine and fine cuisine made me travel … a journey that lasted almost two decades.

The greatest pleasure for me is when my advice makes the taste buds of a customer smile. Counseling is a job that I embrace every day. To once again have the chance to work with part of the Champlain cellar, which has now established its homes at Esterel Resort, is a privilege I am grateful for. It showcases several gifs offered by all the great wine makers of the world. If each bottle has its story, wine for me is my story.