Wines and spirits Maine-Et-Loire

Domaine du Pont de Livier is a winegrowing estate located in Saint Georges sur Layon, Maine-et-Loire. It offers guest rooms with private bathroom and toilet, as well as an independent entrance and parking in the estate courtyard. The rooms are recent and offer good bedding. The owners, Flore and Emmanuel Rialland, are also winegrowers, and offer tastings and purchases of their wines. The table d'hôtes is available on reservation, with a minimum of 4 people. The estate can also be privatized for groups. The owners will be happy to advise visitors on places to visit in the area. The estate also offers activities such as wine tasting, hiking and cycling. Free wifi and parking are available on site.

Rooms have free Wi-Fi, breakfast is included and there's free parking. Some rooms also feature kitchens. Guests can also enjoy the indoor swimming pool.

In Parnay, Philippe and Agnès Porché open the doors of their certified organic estate to let you discover their winemaking know-how. Here, they honor the wines whose names are reminiscent of the court of the ancient nobility: the Troubadour, the Page, the Fou, the Jouvencelle... Meticulous wine-making allows them to offer beautiful and tasty white, rosé and red wines and delicate bubbles! Finalists since 2019 of the Trophées de l'oenotourisme, medallists 2020 and 2021, they offer several activities around wine, fun and educational.

The famous "Clos d'entre les Murs" contains walls with holes through which the vines gain access to the sun in order to get the necessary calories for its ripening. A very nice visit for a site that mixes history, geology, techniques and pleasures. One can taste and buy the wines produced here, from a wonderful variety of saumur-champigny, the Clos du Château, which will delight the amateurs of notes of liquorice, to the very famous dry white wine the Clos d'entre les Murs, of a great richness, which presents a very fruity and slightly wooded nose. Great wines!

The Filliatreau family plays a leading role in the production of red wines from the Saumur region. The estate has established itself on the most prestigious tables as one of the emblems of the Loire Valley. More than 45 hectares of land have been certified organic since 2020, producing wines of remarkable lightness and fruitiness. Let yourself be carried away by the playful and sensory visit "upside down": surprise and smile guaranteed! You will be guided by your senses to experience an astonishing moment in the heart of the rock, where the history of the Grande Vignolle will be told to you with humour.

Nearly 150 winegrowers have joined together in a cooperative to bring their vineyards to life. Their sensory cellar is based on a scenography retracing the adventure of the winegrowers of Saumur and Bourgueil. After the tasting, linger in the store to discover their range of wines. Those who like sweet wines will prefer the coteaux-de-saumur, which has won several awards. A beautiful visit in historical, oenological, agricultural and human immersion!

The wine-growing tradition is well rooted in the history of the Château de Montreuil-Bellay vineyard. With its 16 hectares of hand-harvested vines producing Loire brine and crémant, the estate has become known for its good wines. Red brines (including a premium cuvée called la Flamboyante, fruity and tannic), white brines, Cabernets d'Anjou and Saumur and a delicious white or rosé Crémant de Loire (winner of the gold medal in 2018).

Established since 1885, Langlois-Château operates its own vineyards and controls all its wines. A part of the vineyard of the domain is labeled organic. The layout of the site and the store allows you to discover the estate in a playful way. One literally "drinks" the words of his guide for visits in 4 acts: oenology course, stages of wine making, 300 m of underground path and commented tasting. After this introduction, you will surely hesitate between the fruity taste of a white Saumur, the power of a Saumur-Champigny, and many others.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bouvet Ladubay invites you to discover a world of fine Loire bubbles. Founded in 1851, this historic company carries on a tradition that goes back over 170 years. Discover the secrets of champagne-making on a guided tour (reservation required): on foot, by bike or by exploring the archives and label collection, you'll discover the "Sunken Cathedral", the cellars and the oak barrels that contribute to the magic of Bouvet Ladubay cuvées. Complete your experience with a tasting of Saumur Brut and Crémant de Loire.

A true wine enthusiast, Cédric Galisson puts all his love into finding you the nugget that will make you succumb. In the cellar, you'll find carefully selected skittles at all prices and to suit all tastes. At the bar, too, Cédric will be delighted to advise you. To accompany your nectar, you won't want to miss a delicious platter of charcuterie or cheese, all from the Saumur region, of course. The emphasis here is on simplicity and conviviality. Love at first sight guaranteed.

Château d'Épiré is one of the oldest estates in the Savennières appellation. The estate has been handed down from father to son since 1882, and today the fifth generation of the Bizard family looks after 11 hectares of hillsides overlooking the Loire, 9 of which are dedicated to the Savennières AOC. The three parcels located around the property produce three different vintages. A guided tour of the cellars will allow you to discover the secrets of the wine making process. It is also possible to discover the vineyard (1h30 guided tour) and its sublime panorama.

Amélie Neau continues the name and production of this magnificent family estate. The wines produced perfectly represent the typicality of the saumur and champigny appellations: supple and richly aromatic, they are the result of rigorous work in organic farming conversion. Regular in its balance and delicate tannins, Le Clos des Châtains is unanimously acclaimed every year. The 3-colour Les Loups cuvées are the quintessence of the estate and Amélie still has vast projects.

Marie-Françoise Ratron and her team manage this beautiful, rich vineyard nestled between forest, hillside and tufa rock. It is from the latter that the estate's exclusive Cabernet Franc grapes derive all their minerality. Some of the vines are over 50 years old and have been passed down through four generations. The Ratron family's production is in conversion to organic farming, with manual harvesting, all on terroirs typical of the appellation, without chemical fertilizers or industrial yeasts or enzymes.

A historical place where wines and products from the Loire Valley are honored. Vino Valley and its 250 or so products, exclusively from the Loire Valley, have set up shop in a former wine-making cellar, preserving the rails that were used to transport bottles and barrels. To help you make up your mind, the team will have you taste the star bottles at the bar, and you will be able to accompany them with a delicious wine list. Tasty moments to share in a place as unusual as charming.

What's the link between a bug and a brewery? A passion: for animals and for the art of brewing beer. Passionate, the owner and brewer knows her stuff. You can enjoy a fruity beer of between 3 and 8% alcohol in the tape room (bar area), with a direct view of the vats. You can also take away some pretty labeled cans (with animals on them, of course). And if you want to know everything there is to know about the beer-making process, we recommend a visit, which of course ends with a tasting.

The house's crémants de Loire and saumurs bruts sparkle in the mouth, it's gaiety itself! So why the term "widow"? This was Élisabeth Amiot's wish when she took over the business from her late husband Armand Amiot. 134 years after its beginnings, its wine is known all over the world! Come and visit the cellars and the 6 km of underground galleries dug in the tufa stone. Don't miss the proposed activities: theater, themed tasting, Halloween. The whole family will enjoy the experience, even the children who are entitled to alcohol-free drinks.

The Leblanc estate is first and foremost a family business where fathers and sons have succeeded each other in the vineyards since 1662. From chenin to sauvignon, passing by cabernet franc and grolleau, the Leblanc family will know how to guide you so that you find the grape variety that best suits your palate. Wines of great quality, as evidenced by the countless medals they have won over the years, that should be tasted without hesitation!

When you open the door to this wine cellar, with its ceiling-high crates and bottles, you'll find yourself looking at no fewer than 1,000 different wines from all over the world. From small vintages you'd never have thought of to the most prestigious grands crus, you're bound to find what you're looking for. The friendly cellarman will be happy to advise you on the best food and wine pairings. Ideal for impressing your guests! For spirits lovers, whisky, port and vodka are also on sale.

It was in 1851 that Etienne Bouvet founded with Célestine Ladubay the exceptional House that bears their names. Today, the House has an elegant collection of "Brut de Loire" with its vintage vintages Saphir, Trésor, Instinct; a unique know-how in the art of blending and vinification of Chenin and Chardonnay grapes. On foot or by vintage bicycle, you will discover the cellars, the sunken cathedral, the heritage visit with the label library, the archive room, the 19th century theatre. New in 2021, the Collection Hippomobile de Saumur.