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In the belief that quality and value go hand in hand, Château des Charmes is dedicated to producing world class wines in Canada using only the finest grape varieties.
Please note: Prices include bottle deposit.
2004 Riesling Icewine, (SOLD OUT)
Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
(V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
This famous dessert wine is produced exclusively from the Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard. The fruit is harvested in the winter at a maximum temperature of -10 degrees Celsius or colder when it is frozen solid on the vine. The frozen grapes are then pressed and the resultant nectar exudes aromas of apricot and honey with a fine overall balance between fruit flavours, sweetness and acidity. Icewine is a gift of winter to be enjoyed on its own or served with dessert.
Château des Charmes' renowned icewines have won numerous national and international awards including the International Wine and Spirit Competition Trophy in London, England where it was judged "Best Icewine Worldwide." 385 cases produced. Harvested December 20, 2004.
“The Exceptional 2004 Paul Bosc Estate Riesling Icewine. If you don’t get Ontario wine, you haven’t tried this one. From Niagara’s Château des Charmes, this honey-kissed, apricot-edged stunner is arguably the best Icewine, anywhere, that money can buy.”
– Toronto Life, December, 2007
“Aromas of peach, apple, mango, tangerine and floral notes. Bright acidity is a nice counterpoint to the sweet fruit. Very good concentration, balance and length. Shining example of why riesling is the top icewine grape in Canada and Château des Charmes has a stellar reputation for this style.”
– Jeff Davis, winerytohome.com, August, 2007
Sugar Content (20) Retail Price $65.00 / 375 ml
2006 Vidal Icewine (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Icewine is produced from 100% Vidal grapes and is a wonderfully sweet nectar fermented with wild yeasts. It exudes aromas of honey and apricots with a beautiful balance between fruit, sweetness and acidity. 2,200 cases produced. Harvested January 17, 2007.
Château des Charmes' renowned icewines have won numerous national and international awards including the International Wine and Spirit Competition Trophy in London, England where it was judged "Best Icewine Worldwide."
“A delicate wine, with mushroom aromas and flavours and hints of clementine and fruit cocktail. Drink now through 2010. 88 pts. Very good; a wine with special qualities.”
– Wine Spectator, May 15, 2008
“The Bosc family’s superb touch with icewine continues. This wafts wonderful, complex aromas of, papaya, apricot and honey on fresh bread, with an intriguing back note of buttermint candy. Full bodied, viscous, creamy and very sweet, yet pinned on precise, playful acidity that dovetails into a lemon and peach finish. Excellent length. Poised and delicious. Enjoy now; should hold through 2013. Outstanding.”
– David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, April, 2008
“Always one of the best Vidal Icewines on the market! This vintage offers up an intense nose of peach, honey and apple as well as excellent length and just the right amount of acid. 91 pts.”
– Tidings, April, 2008
Awards
Canadian Wine Awards, 2007 – Gold
Sugar Content (24) Retail Price $44.95 / 375 ml
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2006 Vidal Icewine (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
5,912 cases produced. Harvested January 17, 2007.
Awards
Canadian Wine Awards, 2007 – Gold
Sugar Content (24) Retail Price $25.95 / 200 ml.
2006 Late Harvest Riesling, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Late Harvest Riesling is a rich and flavourful dessert wine. Exuding aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, it is full and sweet on the palate with excellent balancing acidity. This estate bottled wine is excellent to drink now, but will continue to develop in the bottle for many years. 1196 cases produced. Harvested October 14, 2006.
“Wine can be a lovely partner for dessert…Here are my top 5 picks for terrific wines with pumpkin pie (I’ve also indicated other desserts that they’ll complement): Château des Charmes Late Harvest Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario: Lovely aromas of peach and nectarine with a long finish. Pair with: creme brulee. Score: 90/100.”
– Natalie MacLean, Bon Appétit Magazine USA, November, 2007
Sugar Content (12) Retail Price $19.95 / 375 ml.
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