About Us
We cordially invite you to savor 140 acres of vineyards, ponds, and woodlands. Our brick house and renovated barn/winery are from an earlier, simpler time. The panoramic view of Seneca Lake is absolutely spellbinding. Your visit here is more than another trip to a winery. It's a vacation from daily stress. This is the ideal place to nurture wine & dreams.
Hours (April through October): Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 6:00 pm.
Hours (November through March): Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Mailing address: Chateau LaFayette Reneau, PO Box 238, Hector, NY 14841.
Physical address: Chateau LaFayette Reneau, 5081 Route 414 (7 miles north of Watkins Glen), Hector, NY 14841. GPS Info: Latitude: 42.480280 Longitude: 76.869822.
Toll-Free: 800 4 NY WINE (800-469-9463).
Tasting Fees: We have a nominal tasting fee of $5 per person, which entitles you to sample 17 of our finest wines. Reservations required for groups of 12 or more.
Looking for a unique setting to savor our great wine? Enjoy a serene luncheon in our picnic area while gazing at the breathtaking views of Seneca Lake and our vineyards. We are the most photographed winery in the State of New York.