Land of Muscadet | Destination Vignoble Nantais

A flagship product The Muscadet

©Terres de Muscadet : white grape variety Melon B on its vineyard|Alexandre Lamoureux

The Vignoble Nantais is the birthplace of the Sèvre et Maine appellation, named after the two rivers that flow through it. It is the largest single-varietal white vineyard in France.

Made from a grape variety that is unique in the world, Melon B, the method used to vinify Muscadet on its lees is also unique. It allows the Muscadet to be matured on its lees to extract the best aroma and the fine sensation of “perlant”.

“It takes heart, time and daring to make a name for yourself”. This new brand film produced by the Fédération des Vins de Nantes sums up the values of the winegrowers and the energy and passion they put into their wines.

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Behind the scenes Muscadet between grape variety, history and Loire know-how

©Muscadet : cépage Melon B dans sa vigne|alexandre lamoureux

Les dessous du Muscadet

Sous la fraîcheur du Muscadet sur lie se cache une histoire de terroir, de cépage et de savoir-faire. Explorez les secrets du cépage melon de Bourgogne et de la méthode nantaise.

En apprendre plus sur le Muscadet

Focus on Getaway in Muscadet the Vignoble Nantais wine tour

Set off on an adventure withEscapade en Muscadet, a unique wine tour that plunges you into the heart of the Nantes vineyards. Each visit takes you to an authentic Muscadet cellar, where the terroir comes to life, with a mix of landscapes, tastings and encounters.

In an intimate minibus, your local guide will accompany you as you discover the history and secrets of the Sèvre et Maine region. Exceptional viewpoints, immersion in a wine estate and tastings punctuate this sensory journey, where tradition and nature meet.

Whether you’re a curious wine-lover or a fine connoisseur, the Escapade en Muscadet invites you to fully savour the soul of a Muscadet cellar, and to experience a moment of emotion and sharing at the heart of the vineyard.

©Wine Tour : Escapade en Muscadet|Alexandre Lamoureux

Wine tours : Escapade en Muscadet

Discover Our cellars and estates in the Vignoble Nantais

Explore the Muscadet cellars of the Vignoble Nantais: tours, tastings and encounters at the heart of a vibrant terroir. A complete immersion in a landscape shaped by vines. Between Nantes and Clisson, around thirty wine cellars and estates open their doors to visitors. You can visit a cellar, learn about the winemaking process, meet a winemaker, or simply sample a few vintages.

Vignoble Drouard

87-hectare wine-growing estate in the Loire Valley on the outskirts of Nantes. Handed down from father to son since 1878, the estate is now run by...

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A front door To the Muscadet

To open the door of a Muscadet cellar is to enter into the soul of the Nantes vineyards. Here, every bottle tells the story of the grape variety, the terroir and the know-how passed on. From slopes bathed in light to vaulted cellars, the experience is complete: visual, gustatory and human.

Explore the wineries that welcome the general public, offer guided tastings and guided tours of their cellars. The winegrowers of the Vignoble Nantais open their doors to you to share much more than just a wine: a passion.

©photo de degustation de vin dans une cave du val de loire, muscadet du pays nantais, chateau du Coing. verre de muscadet|alexandre lamoureux

Caves d’Excellence

Labelled wine cellars Tourist wineries

Many of the winegrowing estates in the area are committed to a quality welcome, through the regional ” Caves touristiques ” label. They guarantee a professional, accessible experience that respects the environment and traditions.

Some cellars may also be awarded the ” Caves d’excellence ” label. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just curious, these cellars offer the ideal setting for a first approach to Muscadet.

See the Caves d'Excellence

Le Secret de l'Aulnaye escape game in the vineyards of the Lieubeau family — ©Le Secret de l'Aulnaye" escape game in the vineyards of the Lieubeau family|Adrien Vilarem

Activities around Muscadet

From unusual walks to gourmet tours and wine workshops, each escapade invites you to explore the landscapes, flavours and heritage of the Vignoble Nantais from a new angle.

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