Château Élan Winery & Resort

Sep 10, 2019 at 03:14 pm by PaigeAtwell


 

Within the sweeping panorama of the North Georgia foothills, Château Élan Winery & Resort began with the planting of lush vineyards and has grown into a 3,500-acre luxury destination known for being one of the most awarded wineries on the east coast. Situated just forty minutes northeast of Atlanta and immediately transporting guests to the French countryside, the resort is in the midst of a $25 million renovation, scheduled for completion in November 2019.

 

 

The complete transformation introduces a fresh, yet timeless, modernized design while delivering a unique, distinctly southern concept dressed in French undertones, honoring the existing estate’s 16th century-style charm. Beckoning a new generation, the transformation will include a complete overhaul of the lobby, with a facelift to the existing pool terrace and immersive spa. The existing property is home to a 16th century-styled château with a full-service winery and tasting bar, AAA Four Diamond Inn dressed in romantic undertones, an immersive 35,000 square foot European spa, forty-five holes of championship golf, newly renovated tennis center, seven delectable restaurants, a sparkling terrace pool and more. “Embarking on a renovation of this magnitude for a resort destination with such a well-respected reputation requires a committed responsibility to honor the property’s legacy, while still delivering upon the modernized expectation to mirror our ever- growing wine, epicurean and experiential programs,” said Ed Walls, general manager, Château Élan Winery & Resort. “Every single detail was hand-selected with great intention and we cannot wait to introduce the new generation to our beloved Chateau Élan.”

 

 

THE CHATEAU STORY
Château Élan Winery & Resort began with the planting of lush vineyards and has grown into a 3,500-acre luxury destination known for being one of the most awarded wineries on the east coast. Originally founded by Don & Nancy Panoz, Château Élan was purchased in January 2018 by an affiliate of Greenwich, Connecticut based real estate firm, Wheelock Street Capital and is now managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts.

SAVORY SELECTIONS
During your stay at Chateau Elan there are no shortages when it comes to fine dining. Options include:

Marc Bar & Restaurant - The southern-inspired bar and chophouse, Marc Bar & Restaurant is designed to complement the resort’s vast locale.

Versailles - Located inside the sunny glass-topped Inn atrium, the Versailles Restaurant at Château Élan features a gourmet American Cuisine buffet as well as a set menu with a modern twist.

Paddy’s Irish Pub - Completely authentic, all of Paddy’s furnishings and fixtures were created in Ireland. The pub was then shipped to Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia, reassembled here, and opened in July of 1997. Paddy’s is a spirited pub serving up traditional Irish food, beverage, and live music.

Sarazen’s Bar & Grille - Sarazen’s Bar and Grille is conveniently located at the Château Élan Golf Club. In addition to an All- American menu featuring grilled meats, sandwiches, and salads, the grille also maintains a stocked bar, views of the eighteen green and big screen TVs.

Fleur-de-Lis - Fleur-de-Lis is a lovely, sunny dining room overlooking the lake and gazebo at the Château Élan Spa where the Spa Chef beautifully prepares gourmet breakfasts and lunch dishes served using the choicest of healthy ingredients.

Louis House of Bourbon - Located on the main level of the Chateau Elan Inn, Louis’ House of Bourbon is scheduled to open in September 2019 as a contemporary sports bar serving up craft cocktails, wine and beer in a posh, eclectic setting.

Le Soleil Pool Bar - Located at the main resort pool, Le Soleil offers guests a light selection of refreshing sandwiches, salads, and snacks to accompany their favorite poolside cocktail.

GRAPE TO GLASS

Extremely driven by the terroir concept, which is based on the fundamental truth that every vineyard gives an unique expression to the wine made from the grapes that are grown on it, our winemaker Simone Bergese selected vineyards in the top areas of California. All of the wines undergo the same quality process, the difference between their final tear depends only by the natural “talent” that the wine will develop and show. Simone’s standards of grape quality allow him to work on a different level of winemaking, which is determined by the product, never by the market. His style and inputs definitely show on our wines but never overpower the true identity of the varieties. The end results are wines that show complexity, sometimes elegant, sometimes powerful, sometimes they will remind you of your Southern grandmother’s backyard muscadine berries and other times they will remind you of Italy, or France, or Napa, or Spain. With more than twenty-nine respected wines, Chateau Elan offers everything from velvety and luscious red reserves to crisp sauvignon blanc and sweet moscato to the rare Tahitian sparkling pineapple wine fit for a king.

SIP, SIP, HOORAY

Tour the iconic winery that has defined Chateau Elan or decades. Wine stewards guide you through a behind- the-scenes look at the winery vat and production rooms while explaining the entire winemaking process from grape to glass. After your tour concludes, enjoy a guided tasting of five winemaker selected wines.

AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

 

 

SPA

Celebrated as Atlanta’s only spa destination experience for both women and men, the European-style Spa has fourteen newly renovated luxurious overnight guest suites and is nestled inside the mansion overlooking a sparkling lake, canopied forest of trees, emerald green lawns and flowering shrubs.

 

 

GOLF

Few golf resorts possess the beauty and variety offered by Château Élan’s forty-five holes of championship golf. From the rolling Georgia hills of the Woodlands, to the serene valley lakes on the Château, each course is unique in character and design. Managed by Troon Golf combined with unparalleled customer service, the environment at Château Élan will lend for a truly memorable golf experience.

ENCHANTING EVENTS

Marvelous Meetings - With a 40,000-square-foot conference center, state-of-the art technology and dedicated professionals on staff, Château Élan makes your goals our goals. From meeting rooms to grand ballrooms, the facility can accommodate groups of 15 to 1500, fulfilling all needs to host productive meetings.

WEDDINGS

With its breathtaking views and lush vineyards, Château Élan acts as the perfect backdrop to create magical moments. From large, luxurious ballroom receptions, to intimate vineyard elopements to industrial chic celebrations, their property offers many options to suite every style and vision.

To learn more about Château Élan Winery & Resort’s renovation, please visit chateauelan.com/discover. To make a reservation, please visit chateauelan.com or call 678.425.0900.

Château ÉlanWinery & Resort 100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton, Georgia 30517 chateauelan.com