What is the "Caves d'Excellence" label/award?

“ Caves d’Excellence” is a prize awarded to wine cellars with the “Cave touristique” label. It is awarded to wineries that offer a high-quality, professional welcome. It is based on precise criteria: a warm welcome, reliable tourist information, online presence, multilingualism and promotion of the Muscadet.

How does a winery get this award?

Interloire awards the prize following an independent audit. The wineries must demonstrate their commitment to welcoming visitors and their ability to pass on the history and expertise of their vineyards.

Why visit a cellar of excellence?

Visiting a cellar of excellence means enjoying an impeccable welcome and an experience designed with the visitor in mind: reliable opening times, clear information about the Muscadet and the Nantes vineyards, tastings with expert commentary, and the guarantee of genuine expertise on display. Each visit reflects the estate’s commitment to sharing its terroir and history in the best possible conditions.

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Cellars of Excellence in the Vignoble Nantais

In the rolling landscapes of the Vignoble Nantais, the winegrowing tradition is written with exacting standards and passion. The “Caves d’Excellence” prize, awarded by the Caves Touristiques du Val de Loire network, recognises wineries that offer an exemplary and professional welcome.

Cellars of excellence An invitation to the art of the Muscadet

The “Caves d’Excellence” prize is awarded following an independent audit, and is based on concrete commitments: a well-kept reception area, reliable opening hours, an active website with online sales, a presence on social networks, the ability to inform visitors about the surrounding tourist offer, and a multilingual welcome.

These distinguished wineries are committed to promoting the Muscadet through a sincere immersion in their terroirs, their cellars and their family histories.

From Mouzillon to Château Thébaud, via Vallet, La Chapelle-Heulin, Monnières and Le Landreau, these exceptional addresses line the roads of the Muscadet.

Discover Cellars of Excellence in the Vignoble Nantais

Each Cave d’Excellence embodies a unique facet of the vineyard: from recognised crus of the Sèvre-et-Maine region to vintages made from lesser-known grape varieties, each tells a different story. But they all share the same taste for...

A word of advice before you visit: contact the estate. The winemaker, often in the vineyards, prefers to welcome visitors with the time and friendliness that great wines require.

FAQ

What is the "Caves d'Excellence" label/award?
“Caves d’Excellence” is a prize awarded to wine cellars with the “Cave touristique” label. It is awarded to wineries that offer a high-quality, professional welcome. It is based on precise criteria: a warm welcome, reliable tourist information, online presence, multilingualism and promotion of the Muscadet.
How does a winery get this award?
Interloire awards the prize following an independent audit. The wineries must demonstrate their commitment to welcoming visitors and their ability to pass on the history and expertise of their vineyards.
Why visit a cellar of excellence?
Visiting a cellar of excellence means enjoying an impeccable welcome and an experience designed with the visitor in mind: reliable opening times, clear information about the Muscadet and the Nantes vineyards, tastings with expert commentary, and the guarantee of genuine expertise on display. Each visit reflects the estate’s commitment to sharing its terroir and history in the best possible conditions.

To find out more La Cave des Muscadets in Clisson

Although not listed as a cellar of excellence, the Cave des Muscadets des Vignerons de la Vallée de Clisson offers a wide selection of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie and other local wines! It’s the perfect place to take your first step into the wine-growing region of the Vignoble Nantais.

How to get there