Chateau Renaissance

Chateau Renaissance is at the southern tip of Keuka Lake - a bit off the beaten path. As you come up the drive - notice the sprite flying on the cork from a bottle of Champagne. "Corkie" was originally drawn by Patrice Demay's father (Patrice is the owner and winemaker here). As Patrice explains, sprites like Corkie work their magic in the middle of the night as they finish the work the artisians left behind. With good spirits, they also have a playful side like you see on the labels which Patrice has designed.

As you enter the chateau it's as if you are entering an old chateau in the hills of France where Patrice grew up. The walls are lined with beautiful old pictures that take you back in time. In the back room on any one day you'll see parts of the process in action. The Demay's have been in the winemaking business for over 400 years and Patrice continues to use the traditional methods in his winemaking. Patrice loves to share his stories - so be sure to ask him about dinners with the heads of France, or his trips to Union Square in New York City every Wednesday!

The specialties here include Champagne and fruit wines.