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On-Site Attractions
Winery
The Winery at Chateau Élan opened in 1985. The full production Winery inside the
Chateau is the largest producer of premium wines in Georgia and was recognized by
Wine Spectator for exceptional vintages. At Chateau Élan winemaking is art and
science, tradition and modern technology. Our winemakers have come from
generations of French, German and American wine families, blending the best of the
old ways with the best of the new. The grapes are picked by hand to ensure only the
finest fruit is chosen.
Chateau Élan offers winery tours and tastings daily except Christmas. Tours include a
video presentation, tour with a knowledgeable guide of our winemaking facility,
concluding with a wine tasting. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. All guests are
welcome to tour our winery. Guests younger than 21 are restricted from the wine
tasting. Please bring a driver’s license or other proper identification. Public tours are
available at the following times with no advanced booking required:
Monday – Friday 11AM and 3 PM
The Wine Market is located just inside the Chateau Élan Winery and sells Chateau
wines along with a large variety of merchandise and unique gift items. From finely
crafted wine related gifts and Irish crystal to high quality golf shirts with our emblem,
you are bound to discover a keepsake of your visit to Chateau Élan or simply a unique
gift idea.
Tennis
The Chateau Élan Tennis Center, designed by legend Stan Smith, offers play on four
hard and three clay courts. Our professional staff will help sharpen your game and
provide a relaxing atmosphere for your play.
Ball machines, racquet rentals, private and semi-private lessons are available at the
Front Desk. Proper attire is required on and off the courts. The staff requests that
players wear regulation tennis shoes at all times to ensure safety on the courts.
Running and basketball shoes, cutoffs, men’s tank tops and bathing suits are
inappropriate. Call Reservations at 678-425-0900 to Reserve a Court.
Bike Trails
The Chateau Élan Winery and Resort has seven miles of all-purpose bike trails that
meander through the entire 3,500-acre property. The trails extend through canopied
forests of trees, quiet nature paths, around the equestrian center, past the vineyards,
through the exclusive Chateau Élan residential community with its luxurious homes
and landscape and along the championship golf courses.
Many of the bikes are brand new Mountain Comfort models from the well-known
Adventure Cycles shop of Oakwood, Georgia. Bikes are $20 per Person for 2 Hours.
Reservations can be made at 678-425-0900. The bike rental depot at Chateau Élan is
located at the Front Desk.
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