Château Élan Winery & Resort: A French-Inspired Escape in Georgia’s Wine Country

June 4th, 2025 – Tucked into the gently sloping hills of Braselton, Georgia, Château Élan Winery & Resort offers something unexpected: the soul of a French country estate brought to life in the American South. Just under an hour from Atlanta, this refined yet welcoming retreat seamlessly blends agrarian beauty with resort-level luxury—earning its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most distinct destination resorts.

This summer, Château Élan is dialing up the energy with curated experiences, culinary moments, and wellness programming designed for travelers who crave both relaxation and stimulation in equal measure.

Château Élan’s culinary identity is as robust as its vineyards. Five chef-led dining concepts offer everything from contemporary Southern cuisine at the resort’s chophouse to rare bourbons in an intimate speakeasy setting. Afternoon tea in the hotel’s glass-domed atrium adds a dash of ceremony, while the Bordeaux Tasting Room becomes a site of revelation with every pour.

Guests can also take part in culinary and mixology classes, designed for both beginners and enthusiasts, creating immersive moments that extend beyond the dinner table. For those with an interest in fine wines, the property’s own winemaker, Simone Bergese, leads Vintage Unveiled, an exclusive release party featuring early tastings of his newest bottles, paired with curated charcuterie and detailed commentary.

This month, Château Élan is introducing a trio of bespoke events that embrace the season’s social rhythm:

• Château de Junio kicks off summer with a poolside soirée featuring LALO Tequila, curated bites, and a live set by Grammy-winning DJ Babey Drew. It’s equal parts resort chic and low-key indulgence.
  

• Afloat in Dreams invites guests into a serene, moonlit sound bath—held in the resort’s pool during the full moon. Expect a multisensory experience that feels dreamlike, transportive, and quietly decadent.
  

• Vintage Unveiled, hosted by Bergese, delivers a refined and intimate tasting session that elevates the art of wine appreciation.

Whether you’re seeking time on the championship golf course, working up a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center, or resetting in eucalyptus steam rooms between spa treatments, the resort tailors its offerings to match your rhythm. Active guests can explore running trails, take up pickleball, or coast through wine country on one of the property’s bikes. For others, fireside s’mores, poolside mixology sessions, or quiet hours in a private wine bungalow set the tone.

It’s this flexibility—elevated but unpretentious—that makes Château Élan feel more like a return than an escape. Luxury, here, is defined by thoughtful leisure and unrushed indulgence.