Cavistes Ille-Et-Vilaine

Antoine Picaud's wine cellar boasts more than 1,000 references: small, affordable wines from friends and exceptional bottles, with a vast range of magnums (most of them organic), local beers, spirits, notably with bottles produced in Brittany (gin is well represented...) and a grocery corner to liven up the aperitif. Visitors come especially for the expert advice of Antoine, an inveterate enthusiast. The tasting workshops allow you to explore a whole wine-growing valley over the course of an evening, drinking a wealth of highly interesting information, washed down with 5 or 6 different wines... and accompanied by charcuterie and cheese boards.

Epicureans have found their favorite place to treat their taste buds and those of their loved ones. The store offers a selection of top-of-the-range food products: mature cheeses, Bordier butters, Italian charcuterie, antipasti, chocolates... There are also 470 wine references, including prestigious varietals, thirst-quenching wines and organic wines. On the spirits side, a fine selection of agricultural and arranged rums, world whiskies and other liqueurs are sure to please. And don't forget the aperitif platters and irresistible gift boxes.

It is with the old road Saint-Malo in - between the roundabout of Montgermont and Grand Quartier - which you can reach the Saint-Grégoire Cellar: a point of passage for lovers of fine wines, rare whiskeys, rums unusual or portos improbable. Here Didier Blanchard offers, on nearly 250 m2, its selections of wines of the country and grand cru wines, champagnes and sweet aperitif wines, single malts or pure grains. With more than 100 references of Maison du Whisky, you will not know where to start: Dugas, Roofer l'incontournable, MHD... La Cave Saint-Grégoire is also at your service to organize an exit discovered in French vineyards. Nothing easier: they surround you in the region, the dates, the number of people and the budget. Is it? They are well occupied! For wine initiation also and tasting, you will have many surprises and discoveries. Think about it for gifts (benefit from their menu gifts) or simply to please you. An unavoidable place whether you are fond or informed consumer.

Eric Macé has been working as a wine merchant and sommelier for thirty years. Going against the grain and against industrial wine production, he offers in his cellar mainly natural wines (95%), wines that contain little or no added sulphites. When it opened in 1994, it was the first natural wine cellar in Rennes! The story began with a meeting with Marcel Lapierre, the father of natural wines, and it continues 30 years later. The shop is not very big but offers a selection of wines from our regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Languedoc, Beaujolais, Jura and Rhone valleys. You can also find exceptional wines such as Clos Rougeard, produced in very small quantities, as the estate does not exceed 10 hectares, or Jacques Selosse champagne (there are 7 of them in France). Eric Macé has a privileged relationship with the winegrowers, he will talk to you about wines with passion. Among the foreign wines, you will discover Moldavian, Georgian, Sicilian and Spanish wines... If you are lucky enough to go down to the cellar, it is a beautiful space of 80 m² with stone walls which awaits you where beautiful tastings are improvised with sausages and cheeses of Les Halles.

The Sainte-Croix Cellars distinguish themselves from the other addresses because it is a wine bar and a very good wine cellar. This address has a nice room to enjoy or participate in beautiful evenings. The wine Cellar, however, is a wholesaler in wine, alcohol, champagne and also a producer who differs by the diversity of his proposals: French wines, world wines, organic wines, various alcohols (whisky, cognac, armagnac, eau-de-vie), champagnes, grands crus, fine groceries… This address has a beautiful vineyard in Bordeaux which makes it a place of exceptional connoisseurs. Because they have tasty bottles that will make you drool, you will not regret your passage. You will be able to enjoy and discover this good little bottle, which we will be happy to get back to you. Because the question tastes, tastes, subtleties and little happiness and great moments, they know! But the Sainte-Croix Cellars, it is also a nice space, perfect for organising events of all kinds: birthdays, retirement, oenology initiation meals… On Thursday and Friday, you can enjoy a good wine accompanied by a well-chosen breakfast board. In short, this is a recognized sign on Rennes and which makes everyone happy. Discover absolutely in order to find low-priced pearls. Question advice, they ensure!

Alice, the manager, and Marie welcome us to this cellar on the pretty cobbled rue de la Monnaie. Run by a former airline pilot, the store has recently been given a facelift. Drenched in pastel green, terra cotta and Mediterranean blue tones, the intimate setting exudes conviviality. Here, you'll find a natural and biodynamic wine cellar and a grocery corner. You'll spot Laura David's Loire wines, ciders and perries from L'Aubinière in Janzé... and even a surprising blend of white, rosé and red for aperitifs that's all the rage: Gilles Troullier's Guerilleros. The two women also offer tasting sessions, notably on Wednesday evenings.

Choice, tempting drinks, all accompanied by a friendly welcome, we're hooked! It's the perfect place to treat yourself and others. You'll hit the nail on the head with the food and wine pairing tips, which give diners that extra something and even enrich conversations. The tasting workshops are top-notch, and it's a great place to discover rum and wine. As you can see, this address is full of finds that will enrich your day-to-day good times! What's more, previews, private sales and group tasting evenings will keep you coming back for more.

Mathieu is an independent wine merchant who knows how to find you good little bottles off the beaten track. This nice cellar in Saint-Lunaire offers a nice selection of wines, champagne and spirits. The reception is very professional and Mathieu takes the time to listen and to guide the faithful customers as well as those of passage. We really appreciate this small cellar which has all the features of a big one, and the kindness of the reception. A refrigerated cellar allows you to take bottles at the right temperature for immediate tasting.

Stéphane Foucher, sommelier, has, in addition to his address in Les Lices, a second cellar in rue de Nemours. We come here for Stéphane or Mathieu's sharp advice but also to discover a selection of 900 to 1,200 references of organic, biodynamic and natural wines! There is something for every budget, with a very promising entry-level price that is accessible to small budgets. In this cellar, small producers are in the spotlight and you will taste with delight the work on the grape varieties. The winery knows how to look for and find the right bottle at the different exhibitions but also directly by going to the winegrowers (45,000 km per year travelled to meet them). You will find a good selection of small Languedoc wines, which are well worth some Bordeaux in value for money. There are also some surprising vintages and creative "coups de coeur" that the cellar master speaks of with passion. You can also take your taste buds on a trip with foreign wines from Italy, Spain, Greece, Georgia, Austria but also wines from the New World (including Chile and Argentina). For those who would like to perfect their oenological knowledge, things become more serious during the tastings hosted by the cellar master, twice a month. Also to be discovered are 200 references of whiskys, rums and brandies, a selection of 60 beers and a few ciders from Brittany and Normandy. A cellar that assures you the advice of a professional with a warm welcome so as not to make any false notes and to offer you good tasting moments.

In the heart of old Rennes, then stop in this cellar to bring some good wines. If the address already exists on Mezière, it also has many advantages for those looking for small surprises. The dish plays on wood and good bottles in an elegant and quiet boutique with grayed tones. Here, the council is king and awaits you calmly to make you taste some fine proposals. It is true that this is easy for them for their experience gained outside the Breton capital: two addresses that allow you to do some good business because they command wine and have many contacts. Those who visit can stop to bring a good bottle and share it with their friends.

On the boulevard de Rochebonne, this cellar offers a fine selection of wines, champagnes and spirits (rums, gins, whiskies...). A journey through the wine regions of France and even beyond our borders. Here, we favour producers who are respectful of the environment, organic, natural and biodynamic. The team is always ready to give good advice and to look for the best products. The wines are presented by time and not by region. The alcohol section is also very well thought out. 2 other addresses : 44 avenue du Général Patton and in Ploüer-sur-Rance !

A few steps from the historic centre, this cellar offers a wide range of oenological discoveries: French, European (Italy, Portugal, Bulgaria...) or world wines (Chile, Argentina, South Africa...), traditional Breton beers (Lancelot, Duchess Anne, Levrette, Bonnets Rouges, La Gwenn, La Gwilh, La Olde Breizh...), Breton ciders or a fine selection of rums and whiskies. To accompany your drink, local products such as Indian-style tuna rillettes, buckwheat chips or salted butter caramel are also available.

The Cave d'Emeraude offers a relevant choice of wines, champagnes and spirits, especially since this cellar is run by passionate people. Organic wines are more and more present and discoveries abound: Cahors revelation or Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are finely selected for our greatest pleasure. According to the seasons, offers are put forward and animations are organized. Special mention for the welcome and the always judicious advice

Cave Délices is a very small cellar which gives you a very warm welcome. As soon as you arrive, you're in your care to advise and find a good bottle. On site, the decoration plunges you from the outset into the world of wine with shelves made in wooden boxes, bottles present everywhere… This small, wooded cellar has a composition and trendy composition in a spirit of simplicity. Gilles Le Bihan is the master of this beautiful place. A place full of charm and good discoveries. The house spirit? Quality rather than quantity, wine strokes, and a neighborhood merchant side that cracks for good alcohols. Cellar Delights is an asset to find fine wines, more prestigious wines, friends'wines. The boss is on board and he has decided to be happy and happy: and that feels like it. Come also discover arranged rum Mono Blanko, red absinthe Awen Nature… An extremely friendly address.

This cellar nestled in rue Vasselot deserves to be known. One appreciates the very nice welcome as soon as the door is pushed. Because here, we want to be simple and friendly. Nevertheless, what makes this address worth the trip is the very good knowledge of the producers and their wine making methods. There are biodynamic wines, natural wines and many other surprises. The arrivals are regular, so you can discover new domains. We are very close to the organic producers who are fighting to produce the real thing! Here the wines are chosen and known by the hosts who also manage to offer a nice choice of products at affordable prices. On the spot, real good deals! For bigger budgets, the choice is still there. An address which deserves the detour because it proposes you plethora of good ideas as regards bottles.

Liquors revolutionizes the genre and takes its inspiration from the Prohibition era - the period from 1920 to 1933 in the United States during which the state tried to ban alcohol - to create a setting where Al Capone, the hip-hop spirit and the Chicago of the 1920s meet. Here the spirit is king! On the advice of Ewan, who organizes every Friday "tasting" evenings, we discover rums, gins, whiskies offered pure or with original softs. Barbados Bumbu Rum, aromatic and very gourmet, served with Pimento ginger, has already been emulated. We also pick up wines for any occasion. The references turn and the atmosphere is very friendly.

For several years now, Denis has been established in the heart of the village. He has quickly become a must and can be proud of his faithful customers. His assets are to offer you the best wines and to always know how to find that good little vintage that will brighten up your table. Throughout the year, he proposes small and great wines that he selects from winegrowers who respect their terroir and who make the most natural wines possible. You will also find some wines in BIB, and an interesting selection of beers, ciders and spirits.

The Place de la Rotonde is a den of epicureans, eager for small authentic addresses. Among these, the Pif en l'air is a cellar that we love. To choose among the 500 references, between 2-3 rock titles that pulsate in the Marshall speaker, you can count on Patrice. His wine cellar is full of natural, organic and biodynamic wines. He also has some exclusive Rennes products such as beer from the Ile de Groix brewery GX, whose barley is grown on the island. You will also find a nice assortment of gourmet products.

When two beer-loving friends decided to make a living from their passion, the result was Dourennan: a craft beer cellar on Rue Victor Hugo. More than 150 references are on offer, from local and regional breweries as well as from Belgium and elsewhere. Dourennan means "to hydrate, to salivate" in Breton. The establishment lives up to its name, with the two partners enthusiastically passing on their taste for hops. And because there's no substitute for tasting, a dedicated space is available for afterworks and workshops. We enjoy our beers, accompanied by charcuterie and vegetarian spreads. Not forgetting, of course, a selection to take away with you!

Bright with its large bay windows overlooking the Mall, mineral with its counter made of black Huelgoat rock and its engraved monolith, Fabien and Alex's wine cellar exudes naturalness and authenticity. It's not for nothing that 85% of the wines here are biodynamic and sourced directly from independent winemakers. The two friends have made four trips around France to select more than 250 wine references, and they'll be going back again! A little literary wink: a bookseller's ladder gives access to the highest bottles, because there are literally bottles from floor to ceiling! In addition to the wines, there is a nice selection of beers from here and elsewhere, including more confidential breweries that Alex discovered during his years in London and New Zealand. Gins, whiskies, vodkas, rums and ports are also on offer. To accompany these beverages, you can choose from cheeses matured in Brittany (Ma Belle Fromagerie in Étrelles), fish rillettes from Finistère or organic sausages and pâtés. A good idea: tasting evenings to exercise your palate in a friendly atmosphere.