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10 reviews for Domaine De Chaberton Estate Winery
10 reviews in English
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Review from Larry L.
10/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
We wanted to go to a winery during the fall, somewhere close but not too close and not too far. Domaine De Chaberton had great reviews on Yelp, but more importantly great reviews with the international community. Primarlly with the small Japanese tour groups and the tour companies that promote this place. Coco Tours being one of them.
We wanted to do the wine tour, but before that, we went to the Bacchus Bistro in the back for some late afternoon dinner.
(interestingly all the Yelpers that have reviewed this place are all good reviews and knowing them and what they like helps.)
The specials of the day were quiche and cream of mushroom soup.
So I asked for both.
Both of which were very good. The soup, earthy, not too creamy, well blended and seasoned nicely. The quiche was a good size came with a salad on the side. Altogether a very nice light meal.
The wine, gosh darn it, I can't remember the name, but was on a scale of 01 dryness and was clean and crisp and young. Decent pairing for the quiche. Something a bit heartier would have gone better with the soup.
Coincidentally talking about Japanese tours, there was a group there at a table having lunch. Alot of bowing ensued and polite demure gestures and we sat down at our table. They were teachers from a high school that Yumiko Shaku went to. Cool!!!
After the dinner, we went to the tasting room.
No fee for the tastings and we even got to sneak in the fourth type after buying some wine.
The Canoe Cove brand would make for some very good wine sauces.
a hearty red perfect for tomato pasta sauces is next on my list for home cooked meals.
I will come back to do the wine tour for sure. -
Review from sarika f.
Richmond, BC
4/11/2012
Large portions; food inconsistent but good value; would be nicer in summer or fall when there are leaves on the vines.
Crepes (2) came with big salad but ham tasted as though it was not fresh and all in all a bit bland. Large portion of tasty prawns; good bread. Apple gallette was tasty but soft; perhaps microwaved?? Server efficient but rather curt..she could have made the meal a more memorable experience. -
Review from Vincci L.
Fancy name for a winery. There's a picnic area in the front, a Bacchus Bistrot, and a large wine tasting room.
There's no fee for their tastings, but they do limit you to 3 types. I tried out their Riesling, Siegerrebe, and the Siegerrebe dessert wine. The dessert wine was great.
There's 2 'brands' to their wines, the Domaine brand, and another lower priced line branded under Canoe Cove.
The tasting was quite rushed, which I didn't particularly enjoy. I felt that this was a larger winery, so it was a lot busier. They also advertise many of their wines as part of the 100 mile diet.
Considering returning to try out their restaurant. -
Review from Dave M.
Vancouver, BC
1/27/2010
Domaine De Chaberton is a summer time family favorite. Although the menu in the dining room is somewhat limited the food is very tasty and when paired with the very affordable wine it is just that much better.
The only complaint I would have with the dining room is the heat. The last couple times I have been there the heat was unbearable. -
Review from Jenna L.
11/29/2010
This winery is such a wonderful place close by.
I went during the blazing summer days and unfortunately didn't tour the winery but the dinner was excellllent!!
Their food portions were very generous, wines were wonderful, service friendly, yummy desserts! for a really good value.
I would love to come here again!!!! -
Review from Brian S.
Richmond, BC
8/4/2009
We recently enjoyed a lunch there that rivaled any top quality restaurant I have eaten in for some time. We started with mussels in a sauce that had us wondering if we had ever had any mussels this scrumptious before. Superb does not adequately define them. Our main courses of a curry roast lamb and a roasted double rack pork chop were not only outstanding, but were so large in quantity that we took home the dreaded doggy bags and had more than enough for dinner that night. I can't even imagine how large the dinner portions must be. A word of warning is that every entree seems to be served in the French style of a lot of rich sauce (guess that's because the winery has a French name) and while they taste wonderful, if you aren't a sauce person, you need to ask if they can cut it back.
Of course we also had a couple glasses of their wine which was very good but I'm sticking to my guns about BC wines being over priced. I guess I didn't mind too much though since the food was great. Our server, Beverly, was very professional and attentive and while the restaurant ambience is wannabe outdoorsy French, it doesn't quite succeed but is certainly adequate-and did I mention-the food was incredible and given the quantity, the prices are quite reasonable. -
Review from Heather N.
7/30/2009
I was delightfully surprised to find every wine that I tasted to be quite good. We ended up taking home a Madeleine Sylvaner, but also enjoyed the Ortega Botrytis dessert wine and the syrah.
Found their wines to be better than Township 7, and appreciated having more options to try. T7 didn't many choices open.
We tried to visit the organic winery during their business hours, but they were closed!Listed in: Canada
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Review from Kat S.
6/15/2010
I haven't eaten here, so this is just for the wine shop...
This winery is really lovely. It's got a beautiful shop and a huge range of wines to try. They don't charge for a tasting and they have a detailed list of their wines and tasting notes handy. I found their staff (Kady in particular) to be very friendly and knowledgeable. I was getting some wine for a fundraiser and they were happy to let me and my friend try a few more wines than the 4 wine limit because we needed to pick several. The cheaper wines were really good, and their Canoe wines were on for $10 a bottle. Fantastic! The higher price point wines, which weren't really that much more at $15 - $20, were also great, and everyone at my fundraiser loved their gamay noir, which is a variety I quite enjoy as well. I thought the Bacchus (white) was really excellent, too.
They carry a couple different labels, including Canoe Cove and their Domaine de Chaberton wines. Some grapes are grown in the Okanagan (Canoe, I believe) and some are grown in the Fraser Valley (Domaine).
I will be back next time I need to stock up. I love that they have labelled some of the wines as 100 mile diet friendly! -
Review from Emily S.
Vancouver, BC
9/28/2010
People are serious about spending the day here. Glorious picnic baskets and sun visors behold! This winery passes my no-fee tasting requirement but does not pass the unlimited test. Only 3 wines? Only if you want to limit my purchase. Your wines should all be good enough for me to taste and buy.
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Review from Darcy C.
8/8/2009
Huh- I would both agree and disagree with Brian S. ... yes, BC wines are expensive- we are paying the sin tax hard here in Canada, but ... for BC ... these guys had some perfectly drinkable wines in the fifteen dollar range, which I have yet to encounter. Their chardonnays are nice, and their red table wine is great for the price. I'll be back, for sure.
