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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.
 2006 Riesling
(V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
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. 2,707 cases produced. Harvested October 18, 2006.
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 $12.45
2006 'Silver Label' Chardonnay (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes 'Silver Label' Chardonnay possesses a pale, golden colour with a bouquet of citrus fruit and a hint of apple. This Chardonnay is non-oaked. 4,000 cases produced. Harvested September 25, 2006.
Food Pairings
'Silver Label' Chardonnay is an excellent wine to compliment poultry, seafood and light meats.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $10.45 / 750 ml., $16.45 / 1.5 litre
2006 Chardonnay (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Chardonnay 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 20, October 2 and October 10, 2006. 3,922 cases produced.
“We’re always in the market for solid value Ontario wines. The bargain winner is Château des Charmes’ entry-level chardonnay. This is “The White Label” (the “Black” is a couple of bucks more) and readers suggested it. Aromas of slightly nutty apple, lemon and pear carry into a lemony-flavoured delivery, with a crisp apple and fresh pear finish. I’m making this my new Ontario house wine. Thanks, readers! 88 pts.”
– Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, March, 2008
”The most reliable Chardonnay from Ontario under $12 is Château des Charmes. Vintage after
vintage this winery manages to deliver a clean, well-made wine at a bargain price. And the 2006 White Label Chardonnay is no exception. It costs $11.45 a bottle at the LCBO. Light straw in colour with a minerally, apple bouquet, it's medium-bodied with a dry, crisp apple flavour and lemony acidity. Try it with roast chicken or runny cheeses. That's Château des Charmes White Label Chardonnay 2006 from Niagara.”
– Tony Aspler, 680News, TonyAspler.com, February 2008
Food Pairings
Château des Charmes Chardonnay is an excellent wine to compliment roast chicken, seafood and cheese tortellini.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $11.45
2006 Rosé, Cuvée d'Andrée (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
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, Cabernet Franc and Merlot … noble grape varieties all. Made from red grapes yes – but styled like a white wine. Harvested September 18 and October 27, 2006. 490 cases produced.
Food Pairings
Best enjoyed chilled on a sunny afternoon with cheese, fruits or simply on its own.
Awards
Ontario Wine Awards, 2008 – Gold
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $13.95 / 750 ml
2004 'Silver Label' Cabernet (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes 'Silver Label' Cabernet is an easy drinking, medium-bodied red table wine. It has a rich bouquet of black currant and leather and is very smooth on the palate with an earthy black currant flavour. Harvested October 28, 2004. 6,000 cases produced.
Food Pairings
'Silver Label' Cabernet is an excellent match for any red meat or tomato pasta dish.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $10.45 / 750 ml., $17.45 / 1.5 litre
2004 Cabernet-Merlot (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot 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 29, 2004. 3,026 cases produced.
Food Pairings
Cabernet-Merlot is a fine match with any red meat dish or rich tomato pasta.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $14.45
2006 Pinot Noir (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Pinot Noir, 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.
Food Pairings
This Pinot is finely matched with game, meats, rich pastas or strong cheeses.
Sugar Content (0) Retail Price $14.45
2006 Gamay Noir (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Gamay Noir 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. 2,633 cases produced.
Harvested September 28, 2005.
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 $12.45
2006 Vidal Icewine (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
Château des Charmes Icewine 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. 2,200 cases produced. Harvested January 17, 2007.
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."
“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
“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 buttermint candy. Full bodied, viscous, creamy and very sweet, yet pinned on precise, playful acidity that dovetails into a lemon and peach finish. Excellent length. Poised and delicious. Enjoy now; should hold through 2013. Outstanding.”
– David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, April, 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 (24) Retail Price $44.95 / 375 ml
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2006 Vidal Icewine (V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
5,912 cases produced. Harvested January 17, 2007.
Awards
Canadian Wine Awards, 2007 – Gold
Sugar Content (24) Retail Price $25.95 / 200 ml.
Brut Sparkling Wine
(Méthode Traditionnelle-V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula)
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.
“…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
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