Château des Charmes
Equuleus Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
2016
$45.25
About this winery
Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, the fifth generation of French winegrowers. When he arrived in the Niagara region in the sixties with his young family, Paul already knew that the only way to guarantee the quality of the wine was to plant his own vines. Even today, they continue to build on the model of the vineyard: the wines come exclusively from grapes from the vineyards. Respecting the terroirs, and to protect them, they have always used viticultural practices that...
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Product notes
The Equuleus terroir is very special. The vines planted in 1984 surround the stables. It is located in the heart of the trees, which act as a windbreak and advise in milder temperatures than the other plots. Careful management of the results allows the harvest of fully ripe grapes.
Production notes
Traditional vinification in red. Aged for 16 months in 1/3 new French oak, 2/3 non-new French oak then the blend rests in French oak casks for several months.
Tasting notes
Rich and complex with flavours of cassis and dark chocolate. This wine is luscious and full-bodied. Prime rib roast, Yorkshire pudding and root vegetables immediately comes to mind but we’ve been known to enjoy Equuleus with just about anything… roasted rack of lamb, BBQ steak, double cut veal chop, etc. Serve at 19-20.