Chateau Fontaine
1.6 miles straight-line proximity · A homey Leelanau stop with a broad lineup and Chardonnay signal, useful for an unhurried central-peninsula route.
French Valley
A Leelanau wine-and-food stop where the setting and raclette program can carry a longer pause in the day.
Leelanau PeninsulaCedar
Food And Place AnchorBest-fit role
2.5 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberLeelanau Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose French Valley?
Dressy-casual Cedar estate known for its raclette experience and vineyard picnics by golf cart. Sister to Bel Lago; a special-occasion stop.
Verified varietals
Pinot NoirCabernet FrancMerlotChardonnayPinot GrisRieslingFrontenac GrisMarquette
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.
When it may not be your stop
- your priority is a tightly specialized wine flight
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Two nearby wineries that make sense with it
These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
3.2 miles straight-line proximity · A Leelanau aromatic-white specialist signal, especially for Gewürztraminer, with lake scenery and food available.