Where does the Muscadet New Year take place and how do I get there?

The Muscadet New Year is held under the medieval XIVᵉ century halles, right in the heart of Clisson’s historic centre. Admission is free and the event is easily accessible on foot from the car parks and the train station. Prefer to come by tram-train or TER if you can in order to limit the inconvenience of parking.

When does the 2025 edition take place?

On Sunday 7 December 2025 from 11am to 6pm , the Vignerons de la Vallée de Clisson invite you to the 35th edition of the Muscadet New Year.

How does the vintage tasting work?

Tasting is free on the 2025 vintage stands, which are available with a screen-printed glass (€5). You can also discover the crus communaux and other vintages on the paying stands.

Is there catering on site?

Yes, there’s a catering area under the halls, with food-trucks (sandwiches, chips, galettes, crêpes), oyster and charcuterie producers for gourmet pairings around Muscadet.

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The Muscadet New Year Discover the new Muscadet in a unique setting

Experience a memorable day in Clisson, entirely dedicated to conviviality, discovery and the pleasure of the senses around Muscadet, the emblematic wine of Vignoble Nantais and local vintages. Every first Sunday in December, this unique event celebrates the riches of our terroir under the magnificent XIVᵉ century medieval covered market, in the heart of the historic centre of the town of Clisson.

The Muscadet New Year is an opportunity to meet the winegrowers of the Nantes vineyards, talk to them about their know-how and passion for winegrowing, and share stories and experiences over a good glass*. All in all, it’s a great way to get together with friends and family in the run-up to the festive season.

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Taste the new vintage of Muscadet*!

Come and taste* the Muscadet from the year’s harvest, as well as the prestigious Crus communaux, which reveal all the diversity and quality of Vallée de Clisson wines.

Each estate adjusts its methods to produce balanced wines, highlighting the ageing potential of Muscadet, which is becoming increasingly popular in France and abroad. This success reinforces the modern image of Muscadet, responding to the demand for elegant Loire wines. This year’s fresh, technical vintage promises refined, expressive wines.

Taste it* free of charge with your screen-printed glass (€5).

The Muscadet New YearThe programme

Tasting

Screen-printed glass: €5
Free tasting on 2025 vintage stands, chargeable on other stands

Catering

On site: food-trucks, oyster farmers, delicatessens

Festive atmosphere

Musical entertainment in the afternoon

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Discover the local vintages of the Vallée de Clisson

Clisson, Gorges and Monnières-Saint Fiacre: these prestigious local wines each have their own personality. Produced from the single Melon de Bourgogne grape variety, selected according to their terroir and with exceptional yield, maturity and ageing criteria, the local crus of Muscadet are sure to surprise gourmets, bon vivants and lovers of exceptional white wines…

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Come and discover our amazing vintages!

The Muscadet New Year The Winegrowers' Association de la Vallée de Clisson

Created in 2004, the association brings together nearly 60 winegrowers committed to promoting and defending the Vallée de Clisson vineyards.
It works to unite producers, promote our winegrowing heritage and speak out on behalf of the profession to local stakeholders, notably through events such as the New Year of Muscadet.

Meet them on 7 December 2025, from 11am to 6pm, under Les Halles de Clisson.

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