Chateau Maplewood Wine Bar & Shop

"What a cute gem in Maplewood! i don’t know much about wine, but i told Brian, the owner, what i liked and he introduced me to some wines and vintners I didn’t know about and liked very much! He is passionate about small wineries and wine makers who are also really passionate about their craft. It’s a very chill place, and they do an occasional wine school and pairings. I’ll definitely be back!"

"If I could give this place less than 1 star, I would. Unfortunately, that is not an option. My girlfriend and I rarely have date nights to ourselves due to life and work and such, so we were looking forward to trying this establishment out for a quiet and relaxing evening of wine, laughs, a little food, and good conversation. The owner began asking about our relationship, inquiring regarding very personal information and it made us feel very uncomfortable. We asked for a few samples (3 small samples, to be exact), and after the second sample that my girlfriend asked for, the owner proceeded to curse at her (jokingly, it seemed), calling her a “f****** b****.” It caught both of us off-guard and, although I did not immediately respond as I should have, 2 minutes later we both decided to get up and leave. I let him know the reasons and, although he apologized, it seemed he was a bit confused as to why we were leaving still. I am not sure if this is how all customers are treated, and I do realize that there is some comfort in being familiar with and getting to know your customers a bit, but the experience we had at Chateau was unprofessional at the least and appalling at the most. We will not be back."

"Our group came here for a bachelorette party and it was a great time! We loved hearing about the sustainability of the wine. For sure asking for Peter to learn about some great wine."

"Very quickly became a favorite spot of mine. Often they have light eats available. I always have a glass and then take a bottle to go. The selection is genuinely unique and changes frequently. Happy to have them in the neighborhood. The owners are always helpful and kind."

"Popped in 2 days ago to meet up with a friend and discovered how much of a local gem this place is for the Maplewood area! The owner is incredibly gracious, welcoming and has a passion for this business. I enjoyed a glass of Trim Cabernet Sauvignon while my friend had a glass of the Rosé. It's an intimate setting with appropriate decor and a chill vibe. The dismantled wine barrels attached to the wooden bar give a nod to the fact this place is a wine bar, but you won't find cheesy pictures of grapes falling out of glasses or random wine-drinking phrases scrawled across the wall. Instead you'll find a cozy neighborhood wine bar with an excellent selection and a warm welcome."