A3 brings together the wine, beer and spirits agencies
to allow Quebecers to enjoy a wide variety of quality products from around the world at a fair price.
+80
agencies
90%
of sales in $ at the SAQ
50%
of private import sales
+4G$
in sales at the SAQ
To better understand the habits and expectations of Quebec alcohol consumers, a study was conducted from May 7 to 13, 2024, using a web panel of 1,009 Quebec adults from all regions.
37%
of Quebecers surveyed always or often look for products from agencies they know.
50%
of Quebecers surveyed believe that agencies provide access to a wider selection of products.
62%
of those surveyed believe that the greater the variety of products on offer, the more they are encouraged to discover new products.
Agents, crops to glass
Because they know the market and how it works, agents are essential players in the SAQ's work. They advise the producers they represent to access and develop the Quebec market.
Directory of members
A3 brings together over 80 wine, beer and spirits agencies and some 20 affiliated members. Are you looking for the contact information of a member agency?
Need an agent?
Are you a wine, beer and/or spirits producer looking for an agent to represent you with the SAQ in Quebec?
News
1 May 2022
Les origines de l’importation privéeSelon David Doucet, à la tête de l’agence Roucet, l’histoire remonte à 1976 avec le père de David, Alain Doucet qui a habité en France, près de St-Émilion lors d’un échange d’enseignants. Il s’est alors bâti […]
10 December 2021
Montréal, le 10 décembre 2021 —Hier soir, à l’occasion d’une soirée intime organisée par Éduc’alcool en son honneur au Château Ramezay dans le Vieux-Montréal, le directeur général à la barre de l’organisme depuis 30 ans, Hubert Sacy, a eu, parmi les nombreuses […]
Events
A3 organizes various events for industry professionals and Quebec consumers to highlight the diversity of its members and the different product universes they represent.
La Grande Dégustation de Montréal
November 6-8, 2025 at the Port of Montreal's Grand Quai. A unique opportunity to buy exclusive products and private imports by the bottle.
Cartes sur table
April 28, 2025 in Montreal and May 5, 2025 in Quebec City. The tasting appointment for catering. Event reserved for industry professionals.
Press tastings
and A3 test benches
Reserved for trade press.
