About Domaine Gélinas
Domaine Gélinas calls itself the first commercial-scale vineyard in Mauricie. The Gélinas family has worked the vines for about 25 years, and the estate is run by Mr. Gélinas and his son Frédéric. Its best-known wines are the Cavaliers range. In winter 2020 Frédéric started a microdistillery, where a 400-liter still with two copper columns turns grape alcohol made on site into gins and a brandy.
The wine tasting is simple and needs no booking: four to seven wines, poured in an outdoor tent by an advisor for $12, in about 20 minutes. In summer the vineyard is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. From September 30 to December 20 the shop and tastings open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 to 5. Harvest usually starts in early October, and volunteers are welcome on open picking days announced in their newsletter.
In summer, Bistro Midi serves light dishes from local products every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., first come, first served, on a terrace with wooden tables and string lights beside the vines. Desserts are made by Mrs. Gélinas. Reserved Soirées gourmandes sous la pergola, on some Friday and Saturday evenings, are set to return in summer 2027 starting June 12. Leashed dogs are welcome in the picnic area but not in the bistro, shop or tastings.
Passion Lavande is also in Saint-Sévère, about 5 minutes away, so it's easy to pair a lavender walk with lunch here.
What to do
- Taste four to seven wines in the outdoor tent, $12, no booking
- Try gins and brandy distilled from the estate's grapes
- Have lunch on the Bistro Midi terrace in summer
- Volunteer for an open harvest day in early October
- Reserve a summer Soirée gourmande under the pergola
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Daily in summer; Wednesday to Sunday from September 30 to December 20; harvest in early October
- Hours
- Summer: daily 11–5 (bistro 11–4); Sept 30–Dec 20: Wed–Sun 11–5, bistro closed (as posted on their website, 2026)
- Admission
- Wine tasting $12 per person (2026 listing)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Dogs must stay leashed in the picnic area.
- The bistro doesn't take reservations; groups of 8 or more should contact them first.
- Pergola evenings need a reservation and sell out.
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting wine and spirits.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Passion Lavande · about 5 minutes away
Passion Lavande is also in Saint-Sévère, about 5 minutes away, so walk the lavender and stay for lunch on the bistro terrace.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need to book a tasting?
No, wine tastings are first come, first served.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash in the picnic area only.
Is the bistro open in fall?
No, Bistro Midi closes from September 30 to December 20.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Mauricie & Lac Saint-Pierre, Quebec
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
