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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Quincy Barker
3 weeks agoWe did a private tasting upstairs with Brian. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions. Everyone working there was very friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautiful. We did the tasting flight of the bubbles that paired with popcorn. It was very fun and a delicious experience. One of the servers even sang happy birthday which was a nice touch! Thanks Brian and team!
Michelle R
2 months agoCame for a tasting. And while they was setting up. I had already going to buy 2 cases of the cab ice wine (red) plus i got to sample a 1992 vintage. With owner permission. I bought 1 bottle of that. Wish I bought the other 3... but there's always next time... the staff are exceptional. I wanna say thank you to all of you...
Nikki Kindos
2 months agoFirst time here, what a beautiful experience and property. Came family day long weekend, with my mother and sister, it was a very cold day (would love to return to tour the grounds when it is warmer). We took part in the Premium Wine Tasting, where we ordered one of each accompaniment, charcuterie, cheeses and artisanal chocolates. Our host, Michelle, was very kind and knowledgeable about the wines. It was a lovely experience, and everything tasted great, six wines each definitely was plenty haha, the pairing were lovely. Will definitely be back in the warmer weather.
Kate Whittaker
a month agoBlair made us feel at home while also making our wine tasting experience truly memorable. This winery is an institution, a landmark if you will. Highly recommend adding to your list (generous servings- you are welcome!). Such a great experience doing wine tasting 🫶🏼 A must visit for sure!
Magnificent
8 months agoWe joined the Premium Winery Tasting and we especially love the chocolate pairing. We tried six chocolates that paired with 6 VQA premium wines. It was absolutely an amazing experience! Our servers Blair and Tonia were awesome! They were super nice, tried their very best to help and patiently answered all our questions. The cashier Ryan and Madison were helpful too. Overall, we had such a lovely experience at Château des Charmes!