After Soif, the wine bar, here is La Petite Soif, a new hybrid project by Véronique Rivest. A great place to find, taste and bring back privately imported wines, among other good things, to Gatineau.
Posted at 4:00 p.m.
The sommelier and collaborator of The Press has just opened this new hybrid concept halfway between a wine bar and a wine merchant, including a caterer. Basically, we come here to buy a good bottle, and why not drink it on the spot with a bite or grab a little takeaway? On the menu these days: chicken with morels, ratatouille, empanadas with smoked sardines, dishes that are always seasonal, and ideally organic and local ingredients. Also: a meal box for two and “tapas sets” for four, judiciously designed to accompany a tasting (of wine, of course).
The highlight of the project undeniably lies here: in these some 150 different references (red, white, orange, rosé), without forgetting the bubbles and dessert wines (and some ciders and beers from Quebec), essentially organic or biodynamic, rigorously selected by the team. Véronique Rivest has joined forces here with her long-time accomplice Roxanne Mant, also sommelier and co-owner. One or the other promises to always be there, to advise the thirsty. Ultimately, we would like to also offer various tasting workshops.
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROXANNE MANT
Véronique Rivest joined forces with her long-time accomplice Roxanne Mant, also sommelier and co-owner.
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY LA PETITE SOIF
McQuinoa Cake, Nutella Frosting
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PHOTO SILVIA GALIPEAU, LA PRESSE
A huge selection of wines awaits customers.
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“These are only privately imported wines,” explains Véronique Rivest, with her infectious passion, met last week in her brand new and spacious premises, inaugurated at the end of October. These are straight wines, bought because we know the winemaker, and we believe in his values. For Quebec wines, we also favor those that work in a spirit of sustainability with an artisanal side. »
The address, located in a former shopping center, is not particularly inviting, but is worth the detour, if only to get your hands on a unique bottle. “We have many discoveries, less common grape varieties, always with the aim of continuing our role: unearthing the great classics of tomorrow! », continues the sommelier who has devoted her career to democratizing wine – and it shows, listening to her extol the virtues of a wine from Etna, tell the story of this abandoned Chilean vineyard, or even tell us offer these famous “invincible” bubbles from Hatley (Domaine Bergeville).
Obviously, who says artisanal viticulture also means average price – count on a good twenty dollars minimum. To drink on site, add $20. With its long counter and large communal tables, around thirty people can be seated here. The terrace in summer will be able to accommodate 20 more.
Open Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the La Petite Soif website
