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
Hours
Mon – Tues: 4:00pm – 10pm
Wed – Thur: 11:30am – 10pm
Fri: 11:30am – 11pm
Sat: 4pm – 11pm
Sun: 4pm – 10pm
Gift Certificates
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.
FLIGHTS
19.5
IGT Toscana Bianco Frizzante Sottofondo 2016, Tunia
Vin Blanc 2016, Domaine Beauchemin
Santorini 2017, Domaine Sigalas
20
Chinon La Peau de L’Ours 2017, Domaine de la Marinière
Côtes du Rhône Chat Fou 2015, Éric Texier
Boaz Cuvée Zéro Mendocino County 2015, Ruth Lewandowski
| BUBBLES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cidre Et Hop, Préambulle Nat! 2017, Clos Saragnat | 4 | 6 | 34 |
| Bugey-Cerdon 2016, Renardat-Fache (gamay; Loire) rosé | 6 | 10.5 | 63 |
| Vin Mousseux Atmosphères, Jo Landron (folle blanche, pinot noir; Loire) | 6.5 | 11.5 | 68 |
| IGT Toscana Bianco Frizzante Sottofondo 2016, Tunia (trebbiano; Italie) orange | 7.5 | 14 | 82 |
| WHITES & ROSÉS | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| VdF Vaïhana, Domaine Le Bouscas (ugni blanc; Sud-Ouest) | 5 | 9 | 52 |
| VdF Rosé Plait-Il ! 2017, Dom. La Petite Baigneuse (carignan, grenache noir; Languedoc-Roussillon) | 6 | 10.5 | 61 |
| Vino Rosato Matilde 2016, Cascina Corte (dolcetto; Piémont) rosé | 6 | 11 | 65 |
| Alsace Vieilles Vignes de Sylvaner 2016, Domaine Ostertag | 6 | 11 | 66 |
| Santorini 2017, Domaine Sigalas (assyrtiko; Grèce) | 6.5 | 11.5 | 69 |
| Côtes de Provence Tibouren 2015, Clos Cibonne (France) rosé | 7 | 12.5 | 75 |
| Chignin Bergeron Le Grand Blanc 2016, Château de Mérande (roussanne; Savoie) | 8 | 14.5 | 86 |
| REDS | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landwein Trocken Trollinger 2016, Beurer (Allemagne) | 5 | 8.5 | 50 |
| Bourgueil Épaulé Jeté Cuvée Trinch!, Catherine et Pierre Breton (cab franc, Loire) MAG | 5 | 9 | 105 |
| Côtes du Rhône Chat Fou 2015, Éric Texier (grenache noir) | 6 | 10.5 | 63 |
| Montecucco 2015, Campi Nuovi (sangiovese) | 6.5 | 12 | 70 |
| Macédoine Xi-ro 2015, Ligas (xinomavro; Grèce) | 6.5 | 12 | 71 |
| Aude Les Brunelles 2016, Domaine Ledogar (cinsault) | 7 | 12.5 | 73 |
| Boaz Cuvée Zéro Mendocino County 2015, Ruth Lewandowski (carignan, grenache, cabernet) | 8 | 14 | 83 |
COCKTAILS
| Lemon Martini | 15 | Waxwing gin, Acqua de Cedro, lemon |
| Bright & Sunny | 14 | Cider, rum, ginger, lime |
| Lavender Soda | 12 | Vodka, yellow Chartreuse, lemon, lavender syrup |
| Amaretto Sour | 11 | Avril amaretto, Chic Choc rum, lemon, egg white |
FOOD
Wine is better with food! Kris’ menu is meant for sharing: small plates and boards inspired by what’s available locally and seasonally. The food is unpretentious and wine-friendly by design.
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…click the link to email Roxanne and let us know what you’re looking for!
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: 4pm – 10pm
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 or in the municipal lot across the street.