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.
 2008 Riesling, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Produced from 100% Riesling grapes and fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. The colour is light gold and the bouquet is floral with aromas of citrus fruit and lychee spice. On the palate the wine is lively and full flavoured with a refreshingly crisp finish. This wine makes an excellent aperitif and also matches well with seafood or spicier dishes such as Asian food. A five time gold medal winner at the annual Cellars of the World Competition. 3062 cases produced. Harvested September 26, 2008.
“A general list VQA "superstar," this is just off-dry with floral aromatics and a medium-light body. Fresh fruit and minerals come through in the taste, which has a tangy crisp fruit finish.”
– Margaret Swaine, National Post, March, 2010
“From the original vines Paul Bosc planted in 1978, here’s an aristocrat among Rieslings, elegantly dry with a vibrant tang of pear-citrus, refreshing and very food friendly, especially with dim sum, white meats and delicate fish dishes. Selected as the LCBO’s VQA Superstar. 91 pts. Exceptional, stylish and memorable.”
– Frank Baldock’s Wine Express, March, 2010
“From one of Niagara's consistently reliable producers, this is a well-priced dry riesling that goes well with roast or grilled pork and with poultry. Look for complex flavours and excellent balance.”
– Rod Phillips, The Ottawa Citizen, March, 2010
“I'm pretty certain you won't find a better Riesling for the price in Niagara. This is made in a dry style with a nose of flint, lemon-citrus and apple. The lime and lemon notes gush on the palate backed by racy acidity. This is made for grilled freshwater fish. 3.5 stars / 5.”
– Rick VanSickle, Osprey Media, March, 2010
“The 2007 is nice, but the new 2008 is really pretty on the palate. A whiff of smoke heralds aromas of pear, apple, jasmine and lime blossom. The flavours deliver slightly sweet jasmine, anjou pear and lime peel. Overall, this white has a very vibrant but laid-back acidity and is quite refreshing. Food suggestion: Batter-dipped haddock. 89+ pts.”
– Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, February, 2010
Food Pairings
Riesling is the most versatile of food wines. Try this wine with seafood, poultry, Asian cuisine, or even white meats with fruit sauces.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $12.55
2007 Chardonnay Sur Lie, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Château des Charmes Chardonnay, Estate Bottled possesses a pale, golden colour with a bouquet of citrus fruit and a hint of apple. This Chardonnay is partially barrel fermented and aged in French oak. This dry white wine offers good fruit concentration and a hint of oak. Harvested September 19, 2007. 7,2176 cases produced.
“Among the best value chardonnays under $15 (from anywhere, not just Ontario), it’s mild yet rich without any excess–very much like a Mâcon from Burgundy. Subtle oak allows aromas of apple pie, cheese, and dried herbs to come to the fore. Medium weight, with good balance and depth. A sipper, or pair with pork. 87 pts. Very good.”
– David Lawrason, Toronto Life Eating & Drinking Guide, 2010
“One of the best values in Ontario wines is Château des Charmes Chardonnay, which sells at the LCBO for $11.45 a bottle. What's more, it's consistent from vintage to vintage. The current 2007 vintage takes advantage of the ripeness of the year. Remember what a summer that was. The wine has a minerally, apple bouquet with well extracted, mouth-filling apple flavours nicely balanced with acidity. Match it with fish or chicken.”
– Tony Aspler, 680 News, August, 2009
Food Pairings
Château des Charmes Chardonnay is an excellent wine to compliment roast chicken, seafood and cheese tortellini.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $11.55
2008 Rosé 'Cuvée d’Andrée’, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
We dedicate this delightful Rosé to Madame Andrée Bosc – wife, mother and winery matriarch. This fresh, crisp dry wine is an artful blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Made from red grapes yes – but styled like a white wine. Harvested September 24, 2008. 494 cases produced.
Food Pairings
Best enjoyed chilled on a sunny afternoon with cheese, fruits or simply on its own.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $13.95 / 750 ml
2006 Cabernet-Merlot, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot, Estate Bottled is a classically styled blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is a medium-bodied red wine with flavours of spicy bell pepper, raspberry and cassis. It is ready to drink now but will develop with a few years in the bottle. Harvested October 15, 30, 2006. 3,820 cases produced.
“A juicy wine with fleshy red and black berries and plums. Medium-to full-bodied with a judicious use of oak. Terrific balance. Mouth-wateringly tasty! Pair with: sizzling beef fajita smothered in caramelized peppers and onions. Drink: 2009-2014. 87 pts.”
– Natalie MacLean.com, December, 2009
Food Pairings
Cabernet-Merlot is a fine match with any red meat dish or rich tomato pasta.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $14.55
2006 Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Château des Charmes Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled is a smooth, full-flavoured red wine. It is aromatically complex and rich on the palate. Cherry flavours mix with traditional earthiness and finish with a black-pepper spice. This wine combines both quality and value and will continue to develop for a few years after bottling. Harvested September 18, 2006. 7,038 cases produced.
“The Bosc family continues to make some of Niagara’s sturdiest, traditional Euro-style reds. This one shows gumption compared to most other 2006s, but it’s already maturing, with woodsy notes around the cran-cherry fruit. Good length. Drink now with two hours of aeration in a decanter or hold until 2010. 84 pts."
– Toronto Life, 2009 Guide to Eating and Drinking, December, 2008
Food Pairings
This Pinot is finely matched with game, meats, rich pastas or strong cheeses.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $14.55
2007 Gamay Noir, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Château des Charmes Gamay Noir, Estate Bottled is a medium-bodied, easy drinking red wine. It has a purplish red colour and a bouquet of cherry and berry fruit. The palate combines supple tannins and cherry flavours with a long, smooth finish. 2,332 cases produced.
Harvested September 21, 2007.
Food Pairings
Gamay Noir is an excellent accompaniment to tomato based pasta and lighter grilled dishes. A fine match with casual barbequed foods.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $12.55
2007 Vidal Icewine, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Château des Charmes Icewine, Estate Bottled 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. 2,342 cases produced. Harvested January 25, 2008.
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."
“Always one of Niagara’s strongest icewine producers, this new vintage stays on the beam with a quite intense nose of ripe peach/mango, lemon and herbs, with a touch of vinyl typical of many icewines. It’s rich, sweet, elegant and just a little lower in acidity this vintage. Nicely bright; with excellent length. Very good +.”
– David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, October, 2008
Sugar Content (25) Retail Price $44.95 / 375 ml
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2006 Vidal Icewine, Estate Bottled
(V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
5,912 cases produced. Harvested January 17, 2007.
“Expressive alluring aromas of honeyed pear and caramelized apple mingle with nuances of minerality. Succulent and mouth-filling, the deftly balanced nectar is smooth as silk and flavourful with dried apricot, peel marmalade and vibrant acidity predominant. This has developed beautifully since the last time tasted. It's paired perfectly with apple or pear fruit flan, or crème caramel.”
– Vic Harradine, Winecurrent,com, January, 2010
“From Ontario, one of my favourites is Château des Charmes 2006 Vidal Icewine at an affordable $25.95 per 200ml bottle. This Niagara-on-the-Lake beauty has a spicy, honeyed, baked apple, caramel nose along with a fairly viscous, backed apple puree flavour plus a lingering gently tropical caramel-tinged finish. It’s the kind of wine you can have chilled with a foie gras appetizer, by itself or with cheese and/or dessert.”
– Michael Vaughan, Vintage Destinations, January/February, 2009
"Yum! Doesn't get much better than this for Vidal Icewine. Voluptuous, round and luxurious. Drink: 2008-2012. 93 pts."
– Natalie MacLean, NatDecants, December, 2008
"With smells of apple, peach and honey, and a palate to match, this is an excellent example of how Vidal Icewine should be made. Factor in the lengthy finish that sticks around in the mouth long after you swallow - and you've got yourself the perfect dessert wine."
– Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, October, 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 butter-mint candy. Full-bodied, viscous, creamy and very sweet, yet pinned on precise, playful acidity and a lemon/peach finish. Excellent length. Poised and delicious. Enjoy now, but should hold through 2013. 93 pts.”
– David Lawrason, Wine Access, June/July, 2008
“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
“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 (25) Retail Price $25.95 / 200 ml.
Brut Sparkling Wine, Estate Bottled
(Méthode Traditionnelle-V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Vinified in the classic Méthode Traditionnelle, this internationally acclaimed and medal winning sparkling wine has been bottle fermented and bottle aged on the yeast for a minimum of three years. It is a classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, dry and biscuity, with a creamy texture. 1,005 cases produced.
“This 50-50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is made in the classic fashion of Champagne delivering a fine bead of glorious bubbles and a delightful way to begin an evening meal. Aromas of honeyed apple and freshly baked bread segue a crisp and refreshing attack on the palate with green apple and spiced yellow plum to the fore. It’s complex, well balanced and a top notch sparkler from Niagara.”
– Vic Harridine, Winecurrent.com, January, 2010
“Toasty and vibrant, this bubbly will add sparkle to any evening. Bursting with fresh lime and grapefruit notes. You can't beat the price. Pair with: popcorn, smoked salmon, oysters. Drink: 2009-2015. 88 pts.”
– Natalie MacLean.com, December, 2009
“…check out Château des Charmes amazing Sparkling Brut. Has the high-pitched note and pure quality of Champagne. Half Chardonnay and half Pinot Noir – the classic Champagne blend. Makes a classy aperitif.”
– Bill Munnelly, Billy’s Best Bottles, September, 2009
“…in Ontario, look for... Château des Charmes Méthode Traditionnelle Brut. Supercrisp and citrusy, with an overtone of minerals and firm, balanced structure.”
– Beppi Crosariol, Globe & Mail, March, 2008
“This bubbly is a classic cuvee of 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir made in the méthode traditionnelle (like they make it in Champagne). It has a beautiful burst of fresh citrus and apple on the nose. Tiny, vigorous bubbles on the palate to go with lime, lemon and apple flavours all leading to a long, clean, crisp finish.”
– Rick VanSickle,Toronto Sun, March, 2008
“If you're looking for sparkling wine for Valentine's Day…you might look at Château des Charmes Brut. It's got great fruit, a vibrant and refreshing texture, and quite lovely bubbles. It's in Vintages.”
– Rod Phillips, The Ottawa Citizen, February 2008
"Pale medium straw; very fine mouse. Yeasty notes are evident from the extended ageing period on the lees, alongside evolved notes of caramelized citrus, stone fruit and toasted bread. Serious concentration overcomes the palate; dry; evolved flavours continue through to the long finish. Nicely done, and at a nice price too, for quality bubbly. 89 points. 2 ½ stars out of 3.”
– John Szabo, Wine Access First in Line e-Report, January 2008
“This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has a very light straw colour. Attractive, gently honeyed, slightly spicy, ripe lemon-apricot nose. Well balanced, medium bodied, quite well structured, dry, slightly honeyed, ripe apricot-citrus flavours with a harmonious, effervescent finish. Recommended.”
– Michael Vaughan, Vintage Assessments, January, 2008
Food Pairing
This sparkling wine is a fantastic aperitif or the perfect match with lobster, crab or salmon.
Sugar Content (1) Retail Price $22.95 / 750 ml
2006 RoséSparkling Wine, Estate Bottled
(Méthode Traditionnelle-V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Vinified in the classic Méthode Traditionnelle our Rosé sparkling wine has been bottle fermented and aged on the yeast with every bottle being disgorged (RD) just prior to release. A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with lively bubbles and a pronounced salmon colour. A highly expressive bouquet of ripe strawberries with a vibrant, dry (Brut) and refreshing texture. Harvested September 1, 2006
“The 2005 vintage was the first trial for this Rosé and it did amazingly well. This is one of those wines that should be shouted about from the rooftops. Paul Bosc has done it again. This 2006 is loaded with fresh red fruit – the aromas are like a bowl of red berries: strawberries, raspberries and cherries. The fresh berries follow through onto the palate … bottom line this wine is simply lovely to sip on, with all those strawberries and cherries wafting and swishing around, gracing the palate with lovely acidity and a clean ready-for-more finish. This 3-year bottle aged bubbly is a masterstroke. I always thought nothing could beat the 2005 pink bottle of bubbly I had, but this just might do it … makes me want to get engaged all over again. Rating: *****. Outstanding”
– Michael Pinkus, OntarioWineReview.com, March, 2010
Food Pairing
This sparkling wine is a fantastic aperitif or the perfect match with lobster, crab or salmon.
Sugar Content (2) Retail Price $28.95 / 750 ml
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