Véronique Rivest is
2nd, WORLD’S BEST SOMMELIER
Tokyo 2013
Authentic wines made by passionate people
Soif Bar à vin
88 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7
(819) 600-7643
info@soifbaravin.ca
Soif is open for takeout only Thurs-Sat 3-6 pm
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TAKEOUT
Our ready-to-HEAT (see what we did there?) takeout menus are available for pickup Thursday through Saturday 3-6 p.m. À la carte and frozen items are available to add to your menu or can be ordered individually.
MENUS FOR JUNE 4-5-6
$38 for 1 person / $70 for 2 people
No substitutions or modifications please
MENU #1
Focaccia, cold pressed canola oil
Celery salad, radishes cucumber,
blue cheese (yes, it’s on the side), walnuts
Smoked ribs, grilled asparagus, mushroom BBQ sauce
Rice pilaf, fennel sausage, green garlic
Deluxe brownie
MENU #2
Focaccia, cold pressed canola oil
Snap pea salad, marinated squid, whipped salt cod, chilis
Duck Lasagna, what more is there to say!
Greens, anchovy dressing, allegretto cheese
Meringue, poached rhubarb, mint
| À LA CARTE | |
|---|---|
| * denotes frozen items | |
| Smoked trout, bread, capers, herbed cream cheese | 12 |
| Charcuteries | 16 |
| Mac 'n' cheese with jalapenos | 8 |
| * Gratin of wild game, potatoes, Douanier cheese (for two) | 35 |
| * Duck hearts | 15 |
| * Potato croquettes | 14 |
| * Miso cod (2) | 28 |
| * Elk sausages (4) | 12 |
| * Chicken stock (1L) | 8 |
| * Galantine | 35 |
| Sodas from 1642 in Montreal | 2 |
| SOIF Reidel wine glass | 12 |
| COCKTAILS À LA MAISON | |
|---|---|
| Soif's Caesar Mix | 13 |
| Caesar Martini | 13 |
| Spicy Margarita | 13 |
| L'Orangé | 13 |
| Seasonal fruit | 13 |
News & Events
Our Wines
Real wine is what we love — wines that are a reflection of a place and a time, from grapes grown with love and respect for the land.
Soif is recommended by
Star Wine List, Le guide des grands bars à vin et restaurants à vin à Gatineau.
FLIGHTS
19
Cava Reserva Royal NV, Mestres
Montilla-Moriles 3 Miradas La viña de Antoñin 2018, Alvear
VdT Mallorca Sincronia Blanc 2018, Mesquida Mora
21
Bordeaux Le Sans Nom 2016, Chateau Ferran
CdR Brézème Vigne de la Carrière 2017, Martin Texier
Saumur Champigny La Folie 2018, Château Yvonne
| BUBBLES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava Reserva Royal NV, Mestres (chardonnay, macabeo, parellada, xarel-lo; Espagne) | 5 | 10 | 58 |
| Blanquette de Limoux Brut Nature Monsieur S. 2017, Etienne Fort (mauzac; Languedoc-Roussillon) | 6 | 10.5 | 62 |
| VdF Phil' en Bulle 2018, Philippe Tessier (romorantin, menu pineau; Loire) | 7.5 | 13 | 78 |
| WHITES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badacsony Bohém Balatoni Cuvée 2017, Gilvesy (riesling, olaszrizling, pinot gris; Hongrie) | 5 | 8.5 | 50 |
| VdP Pesecka Leanka Sadowie 2017, Pivnica Cajkov (Slovaquie) | 5.5 | 10 | 58 |
| IGP Terre di Chieti Pecorino 2017, Prismae (Abruzzo) | 6 | 105 | 61 |
| VdT Mallorca Sincronia Blanc 2018, Mesquida Mora (chardonnay, premsal, giró; Espagne) | 6.5 | 12 | 70 |
| VdF Rosé 2018, Gérard Marula (cabernet franc; Loire) | 7 | 12.5 | 73 |
| Montlouis-sur-Loire 2017, Laura David (chenin blanc; Loire) | 7.5 | 13.5 | 80 |
| Mosel Graacher Riesling Troken 2018, Willi Schaefer (Allemagne) | 8 | 15 | 88 |
| REDS | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGP Coteaux de Béziers 5 Seaux, Domaine d'Emile et Rose (cinsault; Languedoc-Roussillon) | 4.5 | 7.5 | 45 |
| IGT Toscana 2018, Montesecondo (sangiovese; Italie) | 5 | 9 | 52 |
| Moravia Zweigel/Pinot 2017, Krasna Hora (zweigelt, pinot noir; République Czech) | 6 | 11 | 66 |
| Bordeaux Le Sans Nom 2016, Chateau Ferran (cabernet sauvignon) | 6.5 | 12 | 70 |
| Burgenland Blau Fränkisch 2017, Moric (Autriche) | 7 | 12.5 | 74 |
| IGP Salina Nero du Munti 2018, Caravaglio (corinto nero; Sicile) | 7.5 | 13 | 78 |
| Côtes du Rhône Brézème Vigne de la Carrière Réserve 2017, Martin Texier (syrah; France) | 8 | 14.5 | 85 |
COCKTAILS
| Mme Bou | 14 | Bourbon, Cassis Mona & Filles, lemon (2.5oz) |
| Marigot Punch | 13 | Havana Club, Angostura, Lime (2oz) |
| Chanter la pomme | 12 | Calvados, Chic Choc, Bénédictine, Vermouth (2oz) |
| Big Bird | 10 | Thuya gin, yellow Chartreuse, chamomile (1.75oz) |
Workshops
Our guided workshops are led by Véronique or one of our trained sommeliers. No matter your knowledge or experience, you’re sure to learn something new! Whether it’s discovering a region or uncorking back vintages, pairing wines with food or practicing the fundamentals of tasting, it’s all about learning, exploring and sharing.
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Group Bookings
We welcome groups of any size up to our maximum capacity of 75 people. We do fabulous “5 à 7”-style events (cocktail parties that fit into the sliver of time between work and home, great for decompressing or gearing up for a night out) but we also offer wine discoveries, guided tastings, business dinners, private workshops, team building…download the Detailed List, then click Contact Us to send an email and let us know what you’re looking for!
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About
SOIF Bar à Vin is a true wine bar, where wine is our focus. Our concise but ever-changing list offers authentic wines, wines that speak of a place, with a focus on organic and biodynamic growing practices. Natural and real wines made by passionate people!
But wine wouldn’t be the same without food! And they both make each other better. SOIF has a full kitchen and offers an award-winning menu of small and sharing plates, allowing guests to grab a bite or have a full meal. The food is purposely simple: great ingredients and simple preparations, to let flavors shine through and be very wine-friendly.
Véronique Rivest, the sommelier-owner, is one of the most respected sommeliers in Canada and abroad. She was the first woman to reach the podium at the World’s Best Sommelier Competition, placing 2nd in Tokyo in March 2013.
SOIF is all about pleasure: the pleasure of discovering new wines, of tasting, exploring, learning and sharing. All in a very laid back, friendly and fun atmosphere.
Soif Bar à vin
88 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7
(819) 600-7643
info@soifbaravin.ca
Hours
Mon – Tues: 4:00pm – 10pm
Wed – Thur: 11:30am – 10pm
Fri: 11:30am – 11pm
Sat: 4pm – 11pm
Sun: closed
Where to Park
Meter parking is available on Rue Montcalm until 3pm. Paid parking lot in front of the Théâtre de l’Île available until 5pm.
Free street parking: Sainte-Bernadette, Charles-Bagot and Wright have 1hr parking and Taylor and de Carillon have 2hr parking.
Parking is free evenings after 6pm and on weekends on Rue Montcalm.