The Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard grows only the finest vitis vinifera grape varieties. Low yields, superb terroir and advanced viticultural techniques produce wines of great elegance and finesse.
Please note: Prices include bottle deposit
2005 Chardonnay,
Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
(V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Chardonnay is an award-winning wine aged "sur lie" for one year in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, combining flavours of citrus and melon in a rich, buttery style. This Chardonnay is ready to drink, but will continue to develop in the bottle for a few years. 471 cases produced. Harvested September 19, 2005.
Food Pairings
This wine is an exceptional match for any poultry, thick cream pasta, or rich seafood dish.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $21.95
2005 Equuleus, Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
(V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
The 2005 Equuleus is a classically styled blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot. Equuleus is only produced in exceptional vintages and is notable for its age worthiness and concentration. Aged for one year in French Tronçais and Allier oak barrels, Equuleus is rich and full bodied with flavours of cassis and dark chocolate. Equuleus is the name of the “Little Horse” constellation, best seen when it rises in the night sky at harvest time every September. This equine symbol celebrates Château des Charmes’ founder Paul Bosc’s passion for Egyptian Arabian horses which are stabled at the Paul Bosc Estate, the family’s home vineyard. Ready to drink now, but will continue to develop in the bottle for 5-10 years. 883 cases produced. Harvested September 30, 2005.
“The horse is back, bigger, stronger and better than ever. Château des Charmes’ Equuleus is made from grapes harvested across the road at the Paul Bosc Vineyard and it is only made in the best years. The last time it surfaced was in 2002. This wine is a full on balls-to-the-wall red with a mixture of black and red fruit, strawberry, raspberry and cassis. The taste does not disappoint from the promise of the nose, following through with the dark fruits that include blackberries and black cherries. The tannins are smooth and supple, while the acidity keeps everything in check. What does this all mean to you? A wine that’ll age 10 years or more and get better with age … with all the elegance and finesse you’d expect from a wine bearing the Château des Charmes name “Equuleus”.”
– Michael Pinkus, Grape Guy, OntarioWineReview.com, December 2007 www.ontariowinereview.com
Food Pairings
This wine is an excellent match for any red meat or pasta dish.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $40.00
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
(V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula) (SOLD OUT)
Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard undergoes temperature controlled fermentation and is aged for one year in French oak barrels. The resulting wine has a deep ruby colour and a bouquet of cassis and bell pepper. It is full bodied and complex, possessing classic varietal flavours. This wine is ready to drink now, but will continue to develop in the bottle for 5-10 years. 252 cases produced. Harvested October 25, 2002.
Food Pairings
This wine is an excellent match for any red meat or pasta dish.
Awards
Ontario Winie Awards, 2006 – Bronze
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $25.00
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 (25) Retail Price $65.00 / 375 ml
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