Chateau Fontaine

Chateau Fontaine is located in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula just south of Leland in Lake Leelanau. Dan and Lucie Matthies, together with their son Doug, began their winemaking adventure in 1989 when they planted their first Chardonay grapes by hand. They have since expanded to growing 13 varietals including: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Auxerrois, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. In 2000, they opened their tasting room. Accolades quickly followed from wine competitions across the US, including Best of Class, Best White Wine and innumerable Double Golds and Golds, a tradition that continues today.
In 2025, their son Doug and his wife, Laura, took over Chateau Fontaine. Actively involved in the winemaking at Chateau Fontaine through their own French Road Cellars since 2009, they’ve enjoyed getting to learn the retail side of Northern Michigan winemaking and look forward to providing the exceptional experience customers have come to expect at Chateau Fontaine. We look forward to serving you at the tasting room. Please check ahead for hours - we are open 12-6 May through October and seasonally November through May. We also have music during the summer on Sundays and Wednesdays from 4-7. Cheers!