Research and Development
Château des Charmes and the Bosc family have long been
recognized as industry leaders in viticultural and oenological research. Paul Bosc was the
first to prove that “vitis vinifera” grape varieties native to Europe could be grown commercially in
Canada after almost fifteen years of trial and error field work. He has long affiliated
himself and his company with organizations like the National Research Council to undertake research projects covering
many subjects including:
- Carbonic Maceration (1980)
- Clonal Selection (1981)
- Reverse Osmosis (1983)
- Vine Performance Relative to Tile Drainage (1988)
- New Canopy Management Techniques (1990)
- Climate Control Through the Use of Wind Machine Technology (2000)
Awards and Accolades
Paul Bosc and his winery have been the recipients of many honours and awards over the years:
- 1988 “Grape King” - Niagara Grape and Wine Festival
- 1994 “Company of the Year” - Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Hundreds of awards in national and international competitions including the first gold medals for Canadian red and white table wines at VinExpo in Bordeaux, France and the first gold medal for Canada at Sélections mondiales in Montréal.
- An honourary doctorate in 1996 from Brock University for his “...impressive contributions to Canada’s modern grape and wine industry.”
- 1997 “Winemaker of the Year” – Niagara Grape and Wine Festival
- 1999 recipient of the Order of Ontario
- 2003 recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal
- 2004 recipient of the Tony Aspler Award of Excellence for “…furthering the aims and aspirations of the province’s wine industry.”
- 2005 inaugural recipient of the Canadian Vintner’s Association Award of Distinction
- 2005 recipient of The Order of Canada
"For the past four decades, Paul Bosc has contributed to the evolution of Canada's wine industry, particularly in the Niagara Region...displaying his abilities as an innovator with passion and flair. Throughout his career, this artisan has distinguished himself as a dynamic mentor who shares his knowledge freely with others."
The Order of Canada Investment Ceremony, November 18th 2005, Rideau Hall
Community Involvement
In May of 1994, the Bosc family opened their new château and it was immediately hailed as an agri-tourism landmark.
“Owner and winemaker Paul Bosc and his entire family have been working for and planning this move for the last decade, and their success is a signpost to the future of winemaking as a major attraction in southern Ontario. Without waxing too poetic, I see the opening of the new Château des Charmes as the starting point of the next chapter in Ontario winemaking. Château des Charmes has led the way, and others will follow, I am sure.”
Dan Kislenko, The Hamilton Spectator
The Boscs’ have generously donated the use of their château and its staff and facilities for many community fundraising groups including The Easter Seals Society of Ontario, The Terry Fox Foundation, The St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation, The United Way, The Rodman Hall Arts Centre and Theatre Beyond Words to name a few. The Bosc family and Château des Charmes financially supported Brock University’s CCOVI Capital Campaign and have also established a $25,000.00 student scholarship program at CCOVI. The Bosc family financially supports The Easter Seals Society of Ontario, The United Way, Niagara College and the Rotary Club of St. Catharines.
“The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes your strong industrial leadership and significant economic impact on the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Through your active and ongoing interest in the community you are considered to be one of our finest corporate citizens.”
In 2001, the Bosc family was honoured with the Easter Seal Society of Ontario Distinguished Service Award for “…outstanding commitment to the mission and work of the Easter Seal Society of Ontario…”
“You have rendered service of the greatest distinction and of singular excellence to the
benefit of society in Ontario and elsewhere.”
Hilary M. Weston
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
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