Château des Charmes is a family-owned winery located in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region of Ontario, Canada. The winery was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc Sr., a French immigrant who was passionate about wine-making and had a dream of establishing a winery in Canada. Today, the winery is run by Paul Bosc Jr., who has continued his father’s legacy of producing high-quality wines using traditional wine-making techniques.
The Château des Charmes estate covers 100 acres, with 50 acres dedicated to vineyards. The vineyards are planted with a variety of grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet franc, and Gamay. The winery takes a meticulous approach to grape growing, carefully tending to the vines to ensure that they produce the highest quality fruit.
One of Château des Charmes’ most famous wines is their “St. David’s Bench Vineyard” Riesling. This wine is produced from grapes grown on the winery’s St. David’s Bench vineyard, which is located on the Niagara Escarpment. The escarpment provides a unique microclimate that is well-suited for growing Riesling grapes, and the wine produced from these grapes is known for its bright, fruity flavors and crisp, refreshing finish.
In addition to their Riesling, Château des Charmes is also known for producing a range of other high-quality wines. Their Chardonnays are crafted using traditional methods such as barrel fermentation and aging, and are known for their rich, complex flavors. The winery’s Pinot Noirs are made from grapes grown in the winery’s estate vineyards and are known for their elegant, smooth character. And their Cabernet Sauvignons are produced using a combination of traditional techniques such as barrel aging and modern techniques such as cold fermentation, resulting in wines with depth, complexity, and structure.
The wine-making team at Château des Charmes is dedicated to producing the highest quality wines possible. They use a combination of traditional and modern techniques in the wine-making process, including barrel aging, cold fermentation, and extended aging on the lees. They also pay close attention to detail throughout the process, from grape-growing to wine-making, to ensure that the final product is of the highest caliber.
Overall, Château des Charmes is a respected and well-regarded winery in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region, known for producing a range of high-quality wines using traditional wine-making techniques. The winery’s dedication to quality, combined with the unique terroir of the Niagara-on-the-Lake region, makes Château des Charmes a top destination for wine lovers.
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2 weeks agoWe had a wonderful tasting experience at the winery. The wines were excellent — elegant and well-crafted. The service was outstanding as well, with Galina’s knowledge and warm, professional approach adding a lot to the overall experience. It’s clear she cares about making visitors feel welcome and enjoy the tasting. Highly recommended!
Chelsea
3 weeks agoI visited Chateau Des Charmes as part of a trip to Toronto/Niagara in July. This was the first stop of our trip & it definitely set it off to a great start. Beautiful property, very spacious and was nice and quiet when we visited. The staff were so lovely & extremely knowledgeable about the wines. We had booked the wine tasting and learnt a lot about each & what paired best with them. I especially want to thank Anywn - she was great, very attentive and made sure to keep checking if we needed anything. Offered to take our photos and just overall made us feel very welcome. She is a credit to your team! If you’re looking for a vineyard to visit, I would definitely recommend this one!
Allison L
a month agoFantastic experience! Gorgeous property! Beautiful selection of wine! Yunus & Dot were exceptional, so knowledgeable about the property and the wine selection. Thank you for your superior expertise! Château des Charmes should 100% be on your list when visiting Niagara Wine Country!
Isabella Cordova
in the last weekWe had one of the most nicest experiences at the winery, Fernanda our tour guide was amazing. I learned so much from her from the history of the chateau to the biology and science behind the process of wine making. She was very knowledgeable about everything. Answered all of questions, and no doubt made our tour easy and very enjoyable. If you ever go, ask for Fernanda 😁.
Yu Yun Liu
2 weeks agoThe patio is amazing with a view of the vineyards! I would always drop by for their wine pairing every time I am in Niagara. This place is the most charming.