Chateau Elan
Château Élan Winery & Resort is the largest winery in Georgia,[1] located in Braselton, 40 miles (60 km) north of Atlanta.
History
It was founded in 1982 by Dr. Don Panoz who came from the pharmaceutical industry. The Winery also hosts two dining establishments including the elegant French Le Clos restaurant, and the relaxed Mediterranean style bistro Café Élan. In addition the Winery features the Viking Culinary Studio a purpose built facility which hosts cooking classes and cooking demonstrations. Upon entering the Winery you will first discover the Wine Market which features Château Élan wines, daily wine tastings and tours, olive oil and cheese tastings, and a variety of wine and culinary gift items. The entire resort facility is 3,500 acres (14 km2) with 25 dedicated to vineyards.
The resort also functions as a 4-star inn with 257 rooms, 25,000 sq. ft conference center, multiple indoor and outdoor wedding venues, golf club with three 18 hole golf courses and 9-hole par 3 course, day and overnight spa facilities, seven restaurants, real estate, art gallery, a wine market and wine tastings.[citation needed]
Wines
The vineyards are currently growing primarily Muscadine grapes. A special section of the vineyard located behind the Winery is currently experimenting different hybrids and American native varieties such as Edelweiss, Foch, and Norton. The Winery is currently producing Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, Port style wine, a white blend Belle 211, a red blend Scarlet 211 and Muscadine wines which include Duncan Creek, and three fruit infused variations Summer Wine (peach), Spring Blossom (strawberry), Autumn Blush (raspberry). In 2012 three additional Muscadine wines were vinted featuring a drier version of the Muscadine wine called Muscadry, a Blush/Rosé Pink Muscadry, and a sparkling Moscato D'Asti D.O.C.G.
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Coordinates: 34°06′01″N 83°49′07″W / 34.10028°N 83.81861°W