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Beautiful start to our wine tour. This is a great spot for pictures! Maybe a little touristy but the view are worth it if the lake. And there is a great selection of wines. And a nice spot to chill and relax
Chateau Chantal has a spectacular location atop a hill with great views in every direction. The outdoor space is awesome when the weather is nice. We always try to stop here when we're up north. I like red wine and their reds are very good. Gets a little crowded when there are multiple busses here, but that's pretty typical of the wineries in Michigan.
Nice winery in northern Michigan. It sits way up on a hill. I think it's the highest winery in the area. Incredible views even the drive up to it. We just did the tasting room here tasted a few and ended up buying a couple bottles, the wine is very good full body with a great taste. Pricing was similar to other wineries in the area. But the view is hard to beat.
What a beautiful winery. The view from the patio was incredible. When you walk in there is a gift shop and seating by a big window looking out over the vineyard with the lake in the distance. When you are ready to order you go to the podium and they call you up to the bar and explain your opinions. Our host was very informative and friendly. I got a flight of red wines and my husband got the brandy old fashioned. He was happy to have that option. Then we took our drinks out to the patio and enjoyed the sunshine and spectacular views. It was a wonderful experience. The drinks were delicious.
We had a wonderful experience at Chateau Chantal. It helped that we made an appointment since it was Labor Day weekend. Despite absolutely huge crowds coming in, owner Marie, spent over an hour with us as industry bloggers sharing the history, production and products. This property is absolutely incredibly situated to have views of both sides of Mission Bay, and it's incredibly gorgeous. The investment in the property is immense with the incredible clean lines of rolling Hill vineyards, a massive world-class tasting facility, production room with lots of space, and retail products display space. Seating is all over, from the back rolling Hill patios, two front balcony terraces. They are well-staffed to handle large groups and give everyone great smiling friendly service. My glog has all the wine details, and we had 'finds'. Unique were the distillery items too. See wine-sage review for wine details. Overall the experience was reminiscint of the best we've seen in expensive California, with better views! Thanks Marie for the memorable experience. Definitely go. Best property we saw on Mission and Leelanau in Michigan
So pleasantly surprised that Chateau Chantal had 3 dealcoholized wine options. I'm pregnant and stopped in with my husband so was so happy when I got to partake in a tasting as well. The view is amazing and my husband enjoyed the red wine tastings. Staff was extremely friendly, overall great experience!
First of all, this place is STUNNING! Such great views and beautiful rolling hills and the Traverse Bay beyond. Come here even just for the views :) My parents and I pulled up on a sunny Friday and walked into the place and made a left to the tasting room. We waiting for around 5 min for a person to serve us and she was very nice. We each got a sample flight of 3 wines for $15. Kinda expensive but I think it's reasonable for the area. We took our flights and went outside to enjoy the view and drink. I have to say, we did not love the wines haha. There wasn't any difference I tasted from a house wine at a restaurant to their wines. They just did not have a good body to them , at least the reds . My mom said the ciders were good. I didn't try any of the whites but maybe they were better? I don't know if I would come back for the wine . But I would come back for the view:)
Come here for the atmosphere - the views of the water and lush vines were incredible. It was so much fun just sitting outside on their patio, taking in the sights, and sipping on some wine. You walk in & they take your order at the bar inside, then you can take your drinks outside. There are two patios - one faces the water, the other faces more of the vines - both are gorgeous. 3 for $15 is such a good deal. The pours are also pretty generous :) Will be back!!
very good "nice white" - Also, the bubbly cherry is good but it has cinnamon and nutmeg notes, so if you don't like that, you won't like. They have a few snacks and a VERY limited menu. The view is gorgeous from the from room (see pic) People were nice Ambiance is good! Would come back
We enjoyed our short visit to Chateau Chantal Winery. We only stayed for one glass of wine, but surely would return to spend a little more time. Not much in terms of food from what I recall, but the wine was good. It was a gorgeous drive to get there, with lots of roadside farm stands along the way (seasonal I'm sure). The views from the winery were spectacular! Lots of photo opportunities and outdoor space. Many other wineries in the area so you could surely make an afternoon of it.
I had the most amazing time with friends at the winery at Chateau Chantal. The ambiance and property overall was wonderful. There are also other options if you are not big on drinking wine.
This review is for the wine dinner. The experience was exceptional. The dinner was held in a beautiful, spacious room with extensive windows facing both east and west with gorgeous views of the lake and bay. The open air chef kitchen area was a treat to watch the masters prepare our meals while we were expertly informed of the wines, vineyard, and pairing tricks when serving food at home. The meal itself was delicious - 5 hearty courses with delicious pairings to compliment the flavors. Any wines that we particularly enjoyed were available for purchase in the store after dinner as well as coffee to go. Loved the entire experience!
It was running this particular Saturday that we were working on the peninsula. This is a very busy place with at least one wedding today and tons of tourist. I don't did the staff move the wedding party inside they also moved all of us regular guests inside and we were actually in the basement One of my favorite places on the peninsula, and this particular trip was extra special A must stop if you're on the peninsula !
4 days ago
Chateau Chantal was lively, fun, and full of great energy. The views are stunning, and the tasting felt upbeat and engaging. The grape‑stomping experience added an extra layer of excitement and made the stop even more memorable. A highlight of the tour for me for sure. read more
We enjoyed our first experience at Chateau Chantal. We arrived late afternoon on a beautiful October day. It was not busy which gave us the ability to get our wine quickly and get a seat outside and take advantage of the beautiful scenery. There is patio seating around the entire building. The parking could be an issue during busy season but we did not have any issues. We brought our 2 kids and many people had pets with them. A nice establishment! read more
Chateau Chantal has a spectacular location atop a hill with great views in every direction. The outdoor space is awesome when the weather is nice. We always try to stop here when we're up north. I like red wine and their reds are very good. Gets a little crowded when there are multiple busses here, but that's pretty typical of the wineries in Michigan. read more
Nice winery in northern Michigan. It sits way up on a hill. I think it's the highest winery in the area. Incredible views even the drive up to it. We just did the tasting room here tasted a few and ended up buying a couple bottles, the wine is very good full body with a great taste. Pricing was similar to other wineries in the area. But the view is hard to beat. read more
What a beautiful winery. The view from the patio was incredible. When you walk in there is a gift shop and seating by a big window looking out over the vineyard with the lake in the distance. When you are ready to order you go to the podium and they call you up to the bar and explain your opinions. Our host was very informative and friendly. I got a flight of red wines and my husband got the brandy old fashioned. He was happy to have that option. Then we took our drinks out to the patio and enjoyed the sunshine and spectacular views. It was a wonderful experience. The drinks were delicious. read more
1 month ago
We had a wonderful experience at Chateau Chantal. It helped that we made an appointment since it was Labor Day weekend. Despite absolutely huge crowds coming in, owner Marie, spent over an hour with us as industry bloggers sharing the history, production and products. This property is absolutely incredibly situated to have views of both sides of Mission Bay, and it's incredibly gorgeous. The investment in the property is immense with the incredible clean lines of rolling Hill vineyards, a massive world-class tasting facility, production room with lots of space, and retail products display space. Seating is all over, from the back rolling Hill patios, two front balcony terraces. They are well-staffed to handle large groups and give everyone great smiling friendly service. My glog has all the wine details, and we had 'finds'. Unique were the distillery items too. See wine-sage review for wine details. Overall the experience was reminiscint of the best we've seen in expensive California, with better views! Thanks Marie for the memorable experience. Definitely go. Best property we saw on Mission and Leelanau in Michigan read more
So pleasantly surprised that Chateau Chantal had 3 dealcoholized wine options. I'm pregnant and stopped in with my husband so was so happy when I got to partake in a tasting as well. The view is amazing and my husband enjoyed the red wine tastings. Staff was extremely friendly, overall great experience! read more
1 year ago
First of all, this place is STUNNING! Such great views and beautiful rolling hills and the Traverse Bay beyond. Come here even just for the views :) My parents and I pulled up on a sunny Friday and walked into the place and made a left to the tasting room. We waiting for around 5 min for a person to serve us and she was very nice. We each got a sample flight of 3 wines for $15. Kinda expensive but I think it's reasonable for the area. We took our flights and went outside to enjoy the view and drink. I have to say, we did not love the wines haha. There wasn't any difference I tasted from a house wine at a restaurant to their wines. They just did not have a good body to them , at least the reds . My mom said the ciders were good. I didn't try any of the whites but maybe they were better? I don't know if I would come back for the wine . But I would come back for the view:) read more
Come here for the atmosphere - the views of the water and lush vines were incredible. It was so much fun just sitting outside on their patio, taking in the sights, and sipping on some wine. You walk in & they take your order at the bar inside, then you can take your drinks outside. There are two patios - one faces the water, the other faces more of the vines - both are gorgeous. 3 for $15 is such a good deal. The pours are also pretty generous :) Will be back!! read more
very good "nice white" - Also, the bubbly cherry is good but it has cinnamon and nutmeg notes, so if you don't like that, you won't like. They have a few snacks and a VERY limited menu. The view is gorgeous from the from room (see pic) People were nice Ambiance is good! Would come back read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
We enjoyed our short visit to Chateau Chantal Winery. We only stayed for one glass of wine, but surely would return to spend a little more time. Not much in terms of food from what I recall, but the wine was good. It was a gorgeous drive to get there, with lots of roadside farm stands along the way (seasonal I'm sure). The views from the winery were spectacular! Lots of photo opportunities and outdoor space. Many other wineries in the area so you could surely make an afternoon of it. read more
This review is for the wine dinner. The experience was exceptional. The dinner was held in a beautiful, spacious room with extensive windows facing both east and west with gorgeous views of the lake and bay. The open air chef kitchen area was a treat to watch the masters prepare our meals while we were expertly informed of the wines, vineyard, and pairing tricks when serving food at home. The meal itself was delicious - 5 hearty courses with delicious pairings to compliment the flavors. Any wines that we particularly enjoyed were available for purchase in the store after dinner as well as coffee to go. Loved the entire experience! read more
It was running this particular Saturday that we were working on the peninsula. This is a very busy place with at least one wedding today and tons of tourist. I don't did the staff move the wedding party inside they also moved all of us regular guests inside and we were actually in the basement One of my favorite places on the peninsula, and this particular trip was extra special A must stop if you're on the peninsula ! read more
A very nice place with great views! it's on the top of a hill. You can see the water from both sides of the building. I didn't realize the Old Mission Peninsula was so narrow until I arrived. Sitting outside and enjoying the sunset makes everything feel much better. When we first arrived, there was a long line. It may take some time before you can order anything. But the stunning view won't make you mad about anything. read more
1 year ago
Definitely worth a quick stop, just for the views - you can see both sides of the peninsula from up on Chateau Chantal's perch. Unfortunately I cannot comment much on the wine since I'm currently abstaining from alcohol but I was very pleasantly surprised to find they had a non-alcoholic white wine option. In addition, I saw they had some spindrift on hand, so bonus points for inclusivity. My mom got a tasting flight and really liked 2/3 of the ones she tried. We were able to find seats outside on a beautiful summer day, however finding a table with an umbrella to shield the sun was hard to come by and everyone was competing for them. The only other downfall at this establishment was the service - my mom is hearing impaired and the man who helped us with our tasting was snippy and clearly annoyed when asked for repeat information. Not enough to ruin the experience but something that hopefully improves. read more
3 years ago
Our favorite vineyard and winery on Old Mission peninsula! Absolutely stunning views of both the west and east Grand Traverse Bays. We arrived somewhat early, the weekend after Labor Day, so we got in quickly. We started with the tastings, they have an impressive selection of everything from dry red and whites to sweet wines and ciders. Husband and I have completely different tastes in wine and we both found wines we enjoyed. The views from Chateau Chantel had the best views on the peninsula! I would suggest the Chardonnay Reserve and the Pinot Noir Reserve. read more
A nice winery with decent views. This one had a more commercialized feel to it. It's tough to explain, but instead of warm and welcoming, it felt like a supermarket; get in, get your stuff and get out. Service was good, wine was good. It just didn't make me feel like I wanted to stay and sip a glass for a bit. read more
1 year ago
Good variety of Michigan wines, beautiful area outside to admire the view and enjoy your tastings. read more
Very charming and first class operation. The service was excellent including suggestions on which tasting options to select. This place was very busy and there was a couple sitting at the table next to us that were making arrangements to have their wedding at this place. Very beautiful setting and classy. I'm sure it is an amazing backdrop for a wedding. read more
3 years ago
This winery has such a great location and the views from their outdoor patio are stunning. We had reservations and prepaid for a tasting of three wines, with the option to alternatively get one full size wine or seasonal drink. This made it easy to walk right in and get started. Everyone in the party got to select their wines for the tasting and the staff will write on your glass to identify each one. This was helpful because at some other wineries you won't know which one you're drinking. The staff wasn't very friendly but it seems they're focused on moving as quickly as possible. The store inside has an wide selection of home goods, wines, art, and merch. Definitely one of the bigger shops from the wineries we visited in the area. read more
If nothing else, come for the views - just spectacular! I enjoyed a trio of wine tasting. It is served in a handy metal basket that you can easily carry outside. They also mark on the glass the name of the wine so you can keep track. I liked 2 out of the 3 wines and ended up buying 2 bottles when we left. There are 2 different outdoor sitting areas. My only recommendation would be to add more table umbrellas for these hot summer days. We snagged a table with an umbrella as soon as we saw them getting up to leave. A fella walking by jokingly offered me $50 for our shaded umbrella table Beautiful building with great views. Perfect setting to enjoy a glass of wine but also some non alcoholic choices too. read more
The winery has a beautiful view so was well worth the stop. View off deck includes lake in distance, while vineyards and farms dot the other side. It was quite congested during our visit and we found it difficult to find a seat as a full bus tour had just arrived. Wine bar staff was extremely busy so no time for helping with selections. Large selection of wines for tastings. We enjoyed the wines we chose. Gift shop at entrance has many wine themed items--wine purses, clothing, towels, etc. Worth a trip back. read more
2 years ago
Wow- what else can I say?! The grounds are breathtaking and their vast selections of wine are amazing. They even have a 0% alcohol wine, they said the alcohol was removed, which was really delicious! Every single staff member was incredibly nice and welcoming. They have so many seating options outdoors, all of which have the best scenery I have ever experienced. We went during the peak of the fall colors this year, and no picture can do it justice. It got extremely busy while we were there, with a line FAR out the door. This did not ever change the kindness and calmness of the very knowledgeable and inviting staff. My family and I all had such a great experience here and would love to come back. We left with 18 bottles of wine, too! It was all so good we just had to bring some back to share with family as the holidays approach. There was also a free tour that they offered while we were there so we joined and it was AWESOME! I highly recommend. The tour was lead by none other than Marie-Chantal- the CEO and daughter (also the namesake) of the founders. She was extremely informative, so so so kind and welcoming. We had a great time learning all about the history of Chateau Chantal, as well as their wine-making process. Immediately after the tour, I saw her jump right into bussing tables- which to me was just awesome to see that EVERYBODY was working together at all levels to make the guest experience as seamless as possible, despite such a heavy crowd. I can't recommend Chateau Chantal enough! read more
Came here for a bachelorette party and it was a great spot. We got here right after open and it was already picking up pretty quickly on a Saturday. We went in small groups to the bartender who would ask what wines we like to make recommendations. They were all very friendly and helpful. Once you get your pour, you pick your seat and there's a beautiful view of the lake. read more
3 years ago
Honestly, the views alone were worth it in itself! Some of the wines were a hit or miss (the cherry wine absolutely tasted like cough medicine) but the wine float is such a great way to sample the regional flavor and make great conversation! I also liked that unlike some of the other vineyards, this one was not nearly as packed and crazy, making for an amazingly peaceful outing. The sommelier was also super great and tried to guide us on some of the different selections they had. Overall, a great summer detour if you're around Traverse City. read more
1 year ago
Beautiful property. The views here are at stunning!! I see why people use it for things like proposals and weddings. I wish I could say the same about their wine but a lot of their wines weren't very chilled so they tasted kind of sour and left a bad taste. I'll def be back though! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Nice wine tasting and great cheese plate-with terrific views! Friendly staff and wide variety of wine. read more
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