In the early 1900s both Illinois and Missouri were prolific in the wine making business. The wine businesses in both states were dealt a severe blow when the Prohibition era began. Today wineries have made a comeback and French Colonial Country offers visitors a variety of quality wineries, many of which serve food and provide live entertainment, making a trip to the region a pleasurable experience.
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Route du Vin
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
The Route du Vin of Sainte Genevieve County Vin is an easy driving tour that begins in Sainte Genevieve and then travels in a loop through the forested hills and farmland southeast of this historic town. The tour features 5 wineries and driving time is about an hour not counting any stop over time.
Cave Vineyard
21124 Cave Road
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
573-543-5284
Cave Vineyard is nestled in the southeastern rolling hills of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. The name comes from the Saltpeter Cave located on the property and the tasting room is located on top of our natural cave wine cellar. The vineyard boasts 4 varieties of grapes: Traminette, Chambourcin, Vignoles, and Norton.
Charleville Vineyard
16937 Boyd Road
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
573-756-4537
Drawing inspiration from the land and from family heritage, owners Jack and Joal Russell pride themselves on offering distinctive, hand-crafted wines and microbrewed beers in a relaxed atmosphere. Charleville Vineyards feature a tasting room and patio in a rustic country setting high above the Saline Creek Valley. Come enjoy the sights, sounds, and seasons of a working vineyard. Bring a picnic lunch or sample cheese and sausage from our tasting room, take a hike on nearby trails, or sit by the bonfire on a chilly evening.
Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
4345 State Route WW
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
573-756-1000
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery sits on 310 acres of land, 30 acres of which are grapevines in a region distinguished by rolling hills and the Saline Creek River Valley. Chaumette Winery is dedicated to handcrafting award-winning wines of distinction, and their diverse portfolio is comprised of more than a dozen wines from varieties. Chaumette Winery has evolved into a premier wine lifestyle destination, including a destination wedding location that offers a spa, private villas for overnight stays, a pool, a full-service restaurant, among more traditional winery amenities.
Crown Valley Winery
23589 State Routte WW
Ste. Genevieve County, MO
573-756-9463
Located among the rolling hills of Ste. Genevieve County, Crown Valley is a can’t miss experience. This architectural masterpiece overlooks miles of vineyards, making Crown Valley a breathtaking entity. As if the view isn’t enough, Crown Valley Winery offers a large selection of fine wines. Choose from indoor or outdoor seating while sipping on your favorite glass of Crown Valley wine. SEASONAL
LaChance Vineyards
12237 Peter Moore Lane
De Soto, MO
636-586-2777
Founded by Harold and Tami Hamby, LaChance Vineyards (pronounced la-shontz) is named in honor of Harold’s great-grandfather, Ferdinand ‘Zep’ LaChance. The Hamby family has turned what was once a small family farm into the beautiful vineyard you see today. With over 80 acres of land, nearly 5,000 grapevines and continued plans for expansion, LaChance Vineyards is well on its way to becoming one of Missouri’s fine wineries.
Lewsi Winery
39 & 57 N. Main Street
Sainte Genevieve, MO
417-527-5151
Lewsi Winery wine hand crafts wine in small batches to ensure the highest quality. They produce, bottle, and label all of their wine right on the premises. SEASONAL
The Pour Vineyard
9673 S. Prairie Road
Red Bud, IL
618-304-4516
The Pour Vineyard sits on a Centennial Farm that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 150 years. Hard work and dedication has been put into the property from the hand-hewn beams in the renovated barn, to the passion and labor that has been put into the vineyard. This winery and event space is tucked away in six acres of rolling vines, overlooking a lake. They serve a variety of sweet to dry wines from the grapes they grow and harvest by hand. A small snack menu and a variety of beer is also available.
Red Bud Winery
524 State Route 3
Red Bud, IL
618-282-9463
Red Bud Winery is the ultimate escape to relax, kick back, and enjoy your favorite wines on the front porch. Red Bud Winery carries a variety of wines from fruit wines to dry wines. These handpicked wines range from local vineyards to wineries around the world. Red Bud Winery features a wine club, live entertainment and other special events, and great pizza.
