The vignoble du clos Baillie

The beau and I recently visited a vineyard that I stumbled upon while perusing the Outaouais tourism website looking for fun and interesting things for a citycountry bumpkin to do. 

The clos Baillie is one of two vineyards owned by Raymond Huneault, the second being in Montebello. Located at 490 Baillie in Aylmer, the vineyard didn’t disappoint and was a super fun and romantic thing to do on a rainy afternoon.

When we first got to the vineyard they were in the beginning stages of making apple cider, getting the apples ready for the press. We were able to taste some of the pure juice that came out of the freshly pressed apples. Frosty pink and icy cold, it was one of the most delicious things I have ever tried.

We were also treated to a complimentary tour of the vineyard and an incredible wine tasting. Trying everything from white wine to red ice wine, we settled on a few bottles of our favourites and are planning on returning in November for the oysters and wine night.

Held November 17^th and with the proceeds going to The Arthritis Society, the evening, with oysters supplied by the Capital Fish Markets, promises to be another must-write-about happening.

Can’t hardly wait.