Meet the Bosc Family

Paul Bosc Sr.

Founder

Paul was a fifth-generation French winegrower who graduated from the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France with degrees in Viticulture and Oenology. His wines have been awarded medals at numerous national and international wine competitions. He has also been the recipient of many honours including a doctorate from Brock University, The Order of Ontario, The Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the inaugural Canadian Vintners Association Award of Distinction and The Order of Canada; all for his significant contributions to the modern Canadian wine industry. In 2011 Paul was awarded the LCBO Special Recognition Award and in 2017 the Grape Growers of Ontario Award of Merit.

Mr. Bosc passed away on December 2nd, 2023. His legacy will forever be engraved in the Niagara wine industry and his contributions will continue to help grow the region for years to come.

Madame Andrée Bosc

Paul Bosc Sr.’s wife received a B.A. from Brock University and a Masters in Public Administration from Niagara University, New York. Madame, as she was affectionately called, was a former French teacher who loved welcoming her former students to the winery. She was a tremendous ambassador for the winery. In 2006 she, along with her husband, were named Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Citizens of the Year and presented with the Lord Mayor’s Award of Excellence.

Madame Andrée passed away March 6th, 2021. Madame wore many hats (and scarves!) during her remarkable life including a legacy as a great ambassador for Château des Charmes and the Niagara wine community.