Domaine Lafrance

In a few words

A family estate in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac that develops the Quebec apple from the orchard into a particularly diverse range of ciders and spirits.

Origin

Québec · Canada

Appellation

Several appellations

Grape varieties

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The producer

Who are they?

The history of Domaine Lafrance goes back to 1925, when Georges-Étienne Lafrance and his father Wilfrid began delivering their apples to Montreal. Over the generations the orchards grew and the business diversified. The artisanal cidermaking permit was obtained in 1997. In 2000, Éric Lafrance and Julie Hubert took over the family business and invested in the cidery, the production facilities and the marketing of their ciders. Today, Domaine Lafrance remains closely tied to its orchards in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac and produces several expressions of Quebec cider.

Their approach

What sets them apart.

From orchard to bottle

The apples used for the ciders come from the estate's orchards, now developed over several generations in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac.

A wide diversity of styles

Lightly sparkling, still, natural, fully sparkling and ice ciders allow the estate to explore multiple expressions of the Quebec apple.

Tradition and innovation

The estate combines its orchard-growing heritage with a constant search for new techniques, new products and new ways to showcase its terroir.

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Why we follow them.

Because Domaine Lafrance shows how far the Quebec apple can go. Their range stretches from ice cider to natural pét‑nats and still ciders, while remaining directly tied to the family orchard. It’s precisely that diversity that makes them an interesting producer for understanding Quebec cider beyond a single style.

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