MEET THE TEAM
Let us introduce you to the artisans of our estate. Passionate people with a good heart.
Denis Paradis
Owner-Grower
Living on passions, Denis invests his all into everything he undertakes. Legal training. Innovative and bold. He loves the vineyard he developed.
Marie-Florence Crevier-Paradis
General Manager
Psychology and communications training. Passion for the local business, the team and the values conveyed. Since she grew up with the vineyard, she proudly puts in her fair share and develops a promising future. She firmly believes in the family succession and the strength of the team! Favourite product: Le Stanbridge!
Julien F. Lavallée
Manager
Attorney who does not practice much law.
Natural wine and biodynamics enthusiast (we’re getting there!)
Serge Boivin
Finance Manager
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), HEC, 35 years experience in business. “Supporting the development of the vineyard is a source of motivation for me.”
Denis Ouellette
Field Advisor
Formerly a test bench engineer at Pratt & Whitney, retired since 2013, Denis joined the group in 2003 as an investor. Up until 2013, he would spend his two-week annual vacation time helping us in peak periods, that is during spring, at field opening, and during fall, for the harvest. Once his career was over with his employer, his presence at the vineyard became more and more frequent. We give him the task of implementing new plants (over 100,000 grape vines in 8 parcels), and mechanizing the operations in the fields and in the cellar. “The vineyard is my playground. I am passionate about wine, from growing the raw product to tasting. Cheers!”
Chantal Allaire
Accounting Technician
Education: Attestation of college studies (AEC) in accounting and management. “Boasting extensive experience as a self-employed worker, I am very happy to translate my knowledge into the vineyard’s environment since 2019. Epicurean and wine enthusiast, I find my work at the vineyard to be an opportunity to make interesting discoveries. And what can I say about the site, which is simply stunning... A must-see!”
Samuel Viau
Cellar Master
Education: Diploma of college studies (DEC) in tourism. Samuel oversees the wine production process: he manages the reception of the harvest, and the operations before, during and after the fermentation, he gives the instructions for winemaking, and he monitors the evolution of the product until its bottling. “Domaine du Ridge allowed me to develop a passion for wine. I had a great mentor who shared his knowledge and taught me the ropes.”
Isaniel Clairoux
Designer and Cellar Assistant
Education: Bachelor degree in environmental design. Isaniel contributes greatly to the brand image and has been taking part in the harvest for several years. “I spent the most beautiful moments of my life right here. A lovely place to work, and to get married, especially.”