Chateau Fontaine is at 2290 South French Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653. Phone +1 (231) 256-0000. Wines: Chardonnay and Riesling.
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Chateau Fontaine sits off the main Leelanau wine trail, which means fewer crowds and more actual conversation. The family behind it built something that doesn't fake what Michigan grapes can do—their wines taste like their varietals, not like compromises. The Chardonnay won awards; the Sweet Riesling they're spotlighting runs fruit-forward without turning into juice. Staff here remembers you, not just your credit card. Kids and dogs get the same welcome as wine club members. Wednesday and Sunday live music draws locals who know the difference between a winery and a wine bar.
The Oxto Edit
Oxto AIThe octogenarian founder's retired, but his crew still runs this like a front porch—not a tasting room. Their Chardonnay took hardware, and the Sweet Riesling they're pushing at $10 a pop pairs with Michigan peaches better than it has any right to.
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Chateau Fontaine
2290 South French Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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