Wines and spirits Brittany

Between Lannion and Morlaix, overlooking the Douron valley, the 5.5 hectares of orchards of the artisanal cider factory of Cozmezou offer an enchanting landscape. In this truly Breton territory, a whole range of products are made that will delight you and convince you to come and live in North Finistère! Apple juice, cider, vinegar, pommeau (excellent), brandy and chouchen (mead, the true nectar of the gods) are all made according to a traditional know-how that honors the local culture, its craftsmen and its producers.

This brewery is the story of a passionate couple who came from Toulouse to live off their passion in the heart of Bigouden country. After training in the cultivation of hops, they went on to create their own craft beers with a rich variety of flavors. Whether you're a fan of light beers or prefer bolder flavors, you're sure to find what you're looking for in their creations. The products are also on sale in the store in Pont-l'Abbé. Merlin is the spirit of Brittany, where tradition and creativity come together to create unique experiences.

La Cave à Jaja will make you stop buying wine in supermarkets. Erwan Bouger is super-friendly, with good advice, and his wines are at rock-bottom prices. His hobby: finding good wines from small producers, for small budgets and amateurs without too much moderation... And he knows a thing or two about it: thirty years as a bartender in Brest, that's enough to make a wine merchant! Located near Saint-Martin church, don't be fooled by the small size of his store: his references are numerous, at all prices, for all tastes. La Cave à Jaja also scours the markets of Brest. The shop's subtitle sums it all up: "Atypical cellar for epicureans"!

Founded in 1995, La Cave de Bacchus is now one of Brest's leading establishments for those who like a good drink. Simon and Arnaud offer a vast selection of wines, champagnes, spirits and beers, as well as a delicatessen section. The range is resolutely oriented towards respect for people and the environment, with a large majority of organic and a fine selection of natural wines. A cellar accessible to all, from affordable wines to rare and coveted vintages. Great classics and new nuggets to discover. Advice, friendliness and attentiveness: these are the qualities that make this modern, cosy boutique a Petit Futé favorite!

Called Lambig into Cornwall, cider brandy is obtained by the distillation of locally produced cider with ancestral recipes and oak tree between 5 to 10 years. Lambig offers this distinctive colour: a slightly amber dress with delicious fruit flavours. Nothing so wonderfuk as taking it for digestif. Otherwise, do not hesitate to takeit with a sorbet, to spice-up a sauce for example, or fish soup. You can also use it for buckling your dishes!

Forget Jack Sparrow, and say hello to Bachman! A modern-day pirate, he concocts the best arranged rums in the West! Rhum Agricole A.O.C de la Martinique, fresh fruit, spices... any combination is possible to delight you. Bachman has made his passion his profession, and created perfectly balanced recipes to please every palate. A touch of his own magic and you're done! You can taste them directly at his rum bar. Don't hesitate to visit his website to order online!

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.

Head to the Kergaradec area to find the perfect little bottle of wine for your evening! At Caves de mon père, you'll be impressed by the choice on offer in this vast space dedicated to the finest spirits. And with good reason, with over 1,000 references to choose from, including wines, champagnes, whiskies, rums and beers. The team impresses with its knowledge and expert advice. And that's not all: the store also offers oenological workshops, aimed at beginners and initiates alike. "Spin, smell and taste" are the watchwords of these convivial evenings! We can't recommend this charming address enough.

After a spell at Place du Champ Jacquet, aRHUMatisé returned to the port on Rue Victor Hugo to concentrate on its rum and spirits cellar. The cellar offers around 150 references, including agricultural rums from independent, eco-responsible distilleries in the West Indies, Jamaica, South America and England. The cellar's owner, Yannick, a passionate pedagogue, organizes tasting workshops on the first Wednesday of every month, offering the opportunity to discover exceptional rums. It's a fun way to learn more about their history, production processes and, last but not least, how to taste and enjoy them. 100% approved!

Natural, local, organic: these are the core values of this wine shop in the Saint-Louis district. Victor and Antoine, as passionate as they are committed, carefully select each of their wines, paying particular attention to the way they are made. Their cellar is dedicated to natural wines, but not only. There's something to satisfy every thirst: local ciders and beers, spirits (including Breton gin and whisky) and even excellent soft drinks, organic of course. You'll also find groceries, including spices used by some of the area's most renowned chefs! Don't miss their tasting evenings, where you'll learn how to match charcuterie and cheese.

Alix and Jacques left their Cathar country to give new life to Kerdaniel, a family orchard that had fallen into neglect. The objective: to revive the farm by drawing inspiration from the ancestral know-how of the inhabitants of the Pointe, to integrate the orchard into the sensitive environment between the Loch River and the Bono River and to work in such a way that their production reflects the terroir and its typicality. The harvest is done by hand and the apples are transformed into cider, apple juice and brandy. And since 2018, taste also the KerdaMiel!

The credo of this artisanal brewery: beers of low fermentation, neither filtered nor pasteurized, to preserve the natural flavours. Tri Martolod privileges the human aspect as well as the independence of the company. Blonde, white, red or brown, the beers are available according to taste. In its building at the entrance of the town, you will find all their products. In the extension, the bar comes alive on the occasion of evening concerts. It is also possible to take a closer look at the manufacturing process, the vats being open during fermentation.

This microbrewery with a warm and family atmosphere has taken up residence in the heart of the old town. Three atmospheres make up the premises: the "workshop" where the beers are produced, the "bistro" where you can taste them, and the store where you can buy them as well as various other local products or even beer water, beer vinegars or beer preserves. Crack open the Port-Malo, a light blonde and the Saint-Malo, a golden beer.

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.

This family cider factory is still growing. Each passing season confirms its notoriety. Today, it is Gilles Goalabré, with his wife Annie, who has taken the reins of the exploitation and his production is at the height of the know-how bequeathed by his grandparents. He took over the torch about ten years ago and decided to follow the quality approach. Annie and Gilles produce PDO Cornouaille cider. Au pressoir du Bélon counts, today, 5 hectares of orchards that tourists or friends of passage are made a joy to visit on the occasion of a stay on the side or on the road of the vacations. A small stopover as enriching as refreshing where one learns some secrets of manufacture (about fifty apples are used here) and, where, especially one rushes for a tasting. It is difficult to leave empty-handed: Bélon cider (brut and semi-dry), "Cornouaille" cider recognizable by its golden-orange color will delight your taste buds. Happy beverages crowned with gold and silver medals completed by a range of other nectars, white brandy ("Blanche Goalabré"), cider brandy from Brittany ("Lambig Goalabré"), pommeau from Brittany and cider jelly delicacies, apple juice..

You'll have to get away from the center of Concarneau and cross the Moros, but you'll be rewarded. The Cabellou peninsula offers a very pleasant view over the bay. It can also be the starting point for a coastal hike. On the way back, stop off at the winery. Here you'll find a selection of 500 artisan wines, beers, ciders and spirits, plus a wide range of delicatessen products. The sea-view terrace awaits you to enjoy seasonal oysters with a glass of wine, while you wait for the sun to set.

In Craft Beer We Trust!

This leitmotiv sums up well the spirit of the first artisanal brewery in Brest, which was founded in July 2015 in the Saint-Pierre district, with the declared desire to give back to Brest its brewing know-how. Benoît, at the origin of the project, surrounded by Sébastien, Guillaume and Daniel, also wanted to offer a beer made from local and organic raw materials, part of a short virtuous circuit, to the delight of lovers of traditional beers from all the Biocoop in Brittany.

Their committed and festive project took the form of four recipes: the trapper's beer, Captain Baril, Original Barrel and White Barrel. And because they like to enhance the value of their territory, all their "drêches" (malt grain husks) are offered to the Traon Bihan farm, the last dairy farm in Brest, to feed the cows, whose milk is converted into farm yoghurt to supply the city's canteens, for the happiness of all the children in Brest. This is a committed company that is enjoying a growing and deserved success.

The fruit of a long journey through passion and a taste for authenticity, La Maison Kystin offers a sublime variety of traditional, innovative and exceptional ciders and spirits inspired by Celtic heritage. Ice cider, traditional cider cuvée Opalyne, Hérytage brandy, cuvée Kalysïe, cuvée Black Kalysïe (perry, ginger and vodka), without forgetting the Cuvée XVII or the perfect harmony between apple and chestnut, born from seven long years of experimentation... So many prestigious vintages and subtle alchemies, to savor or to offer.

This microbrewery, in the heart of the Capucins district, leaves no one indifferent. A complete change of scenery is provided by a cellar offering some 100 references of local and foreign beers. But that's not all: the shop also offers a brewing workshop where you can create your own drink. You can choose from twenty-five different recipes. A moment of sharing and discovery guaranteed. The pleasure continues a month later when you return to collect your own bottles. Price: 170 euros for one or two people. Privatization possible for up to twenty people.

A former airplane pilot, Dave Bednarowicz took up craft beer brewing in 2013, a passion he'd already pursued as an amateur. Today, he produces no less than 10,000 liters a month. Beers brewed year-round include Pilote en Mousse (blonde), Covale (white), Boom (blonde IPA), Kervignacoise (triple) and Chonchon (amber). Building on its success, the brewery now welcomes you to a beautiful space in a former printing works, converted into a brewpub for evening concerts, tastings and afterworks!