PINARD CAVISTE
Read moreWith such a name, "Pinard", you know right away where you are going! With a bit of humor and a lot of professionalism, welcome to the beautiful wine cellar held by Valentin Broudic. This wine lover who fell in love with wine in South Africa! After a solid training in oenology, and great experiences in Paris, Valentin specializes in natural wines, biodynamic, natural wines for small domains and favorites from all French regions. We come to ask for advice and find nuggets and sure values like this Côtes-du-Rhône of the Richaud domain, or the famous Cairanne. Or even our Loire wines with the Méphisto, Domaine de l'Écu du Landreau. At Pinard, we also come for blind tasting evenings with friends, colleagues or for teambuilding. Culture and conviviality are the order of the day. Pinard also offers a great artisanal pâté en croûte, sausages from Pornichet. A small range of spirits and beers complete the panoply of this cellar to Pinard!
HENRI POIRON ET FILS
Read moreWelcome to Domaine Viticole Henri Poiron & Fils, located in the historic heart of the Nantes vineyards. Here, wines are made with the greatest respect for the winemaking tradition, handed down from father to son since the early 1800s. Today, we are welcomed by Éric Poiron, already representing the 8th generation of the vineyard! The 36-hectare estate is located just 30 minutes from Nantes, in Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, between the Sèvre and Maine rivers. This is the place to come to taste the unmissable Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine-sur-Lie. These include Château des grandes Noelles, and the 2 excellent crus Goulaine and Monnières-Saint-Fiacre, Muscadets that can be laid down for 5 to 10 years, with unforgettable aromas and flavors for fine food and wine pairings. You'll also find Vins de Pays de Nantes (white, red, rosé). Great care is lavished on environmentally-friendly, HVE-certified viticulture. Éric and his team welcome you all year round, from Tuesday to Saturday lunchtime. You can visit the vineyard, the cellar, the barrel cellar with its stained-glass windows and, of course, taste the wines. Éric also runs an apple orchard: Verger des Planches in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles.
LA PHILMORE BRASSERIE
Read moreThere are places where you just want to come and come again! Let's head for La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, in the "Erdre active" business park, where this beautiful building with its black "Philmore" frontage is home to several businesses! We're at a craft brewer's, where Bérenger and Médina give us a warm welcome! Here, you can observe the production process before tasting the delicious Philmore organic beers! Enjoy blondes such as Jazz, citrus Britpop, Ambrée Cumbia, Blanche Klezmer, Afrobeat ginger hibiscus, or Brune Blues! Beers with a nod to music, like the regular concerts that take place here! Seasonal beers too, with blond Punk, fruity blackcurrant Soul, amber and thyme New Orleans, Celtic, Raga, IPA, Reggae and Christmas beers. The venue, which is also a beer bar, is also a great place for entertainment, with themed evenings (sports broadcasts, board games, karaoke) and concerts! What's more, Philmore also offers beers from brewer UMAMI, with Thibaut's unique creations and refined tastes using a "pre-fermentation" method for some of the ingredients in his beers. Tasting available! Last but not least, Thibault is also a chef: "beer pairing" dishes are planned for the near future. Come and see for yourself!
CAVE DES CINQ CHEMINS
Read moreLa Cave des Cinq Chemins is a wine shop located in Saint-Erblon. Since 1998, owner Philippe Delaunay has been offering a selection of wines, beers, spirits and local produce. The cellar is housed in the outbuildings of a family farm, offering a unique rural setting. The wine selection includes appellations such as Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc/Roussillon, Loire, Provence, Rhône, South-West and world wines. La Cave des Cinq Chemins also offers tastings and a range of services for individuals, associations and professionals.
CAVE LE VIGNOT
Read moreCave Le Vignot is a must for wine, beer and spirits lovers. Since 1995, this cellar has offered over 400 wine references, 140 whisky references, and some 50 traditional beers. The owners are constantly on the lookout for new products, especially unknown or little-known appellations. As well as selling products, the winery also has a wine and beer bar where customers can enjoy tastings on the premises. Cave Le Vignot also offers services such as delivery, drive-through and advice on food and wine pairing.
LA CAUDALIE
Read moreCAUDALIE offers a selection of wines and natural cosmetics for face and body. CAUDALIE highlights its Vinosun Protect range, a collection of suncare products to protect skin from the sun while preserving the environment. They also offer gifts and ongoing benefits to their loyal customers, such as free delivery, free samples and exclusive offers. CAUDALIE also offers Rendez-Vous Beauté events where customers can meet the brand's experts.
DOMAINE DE PORT JEAN
Read moreDomaine de Port-Jean, on the banks of the Erdre river, has been in existence for almost 90 years. Just under fifty years ago, Daniel Bécavin took over the family estate to help his father. In 1999, Daniel's son Cyrille joined the adventure. The family estate now covers fourteen hectares. The Bécavins produce Muscadet-Coteaux-de-la-Loire, including the excellent and highly successful Cru Champtoceaux. A famous magazine says of it that "its salinity is often sought-after and makes for interesting pairings". Other bottles can be found in the côteaux-d'ancenis, where gamay (rosé, red), cabernet (red, rosé demi-sec) and malvoisie are produced. One of their prides is the Folie de l'Erdre, produced using traditional winemaking methods. Every year, on the last weekend in November, Cyrille organizes a Christmas market (Santa Claus is present on Sunday!) on his estate, bringing together some thirty local producers and craftsmen. A second gastronomic and wine event takes place on the second weekend in March. Cyrille selects only quality products and gives pride of place to artisans who are too often overlooked. Since 2015, Cyrille has been hosting the association La Ruche Qui Dit Oui to bring together local producers and consumers. A great way to make new discoveries.
DOMAINE DE LAMOTTE
Read moreDomaine de Lamotte - Château de La Pichonnière offers a selection of quality wines, including Anjou Rouge, Anjou Village Brissac and Boujets. Visitors can also take advantage of an on-site gîte to extend their stay. From 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm. Visitors appreciate the warm, friendly welcome and the quality of the wines on offer.
DOMAINE DE LA PALEINE
Read moreNobility and tradition: the estate is one of the standard bearers of the recent appellation saumur-puy-notre-dame. It is committed to an environmental approach and has gone completely biodynamic. The ultra-modern winery is worth a visit. The harvests are kept there, plot by plot. And under the vines, one enters nearly 2 km of tufa galleries where more than 100,000 bottles blossom in the darkness and coolness. It is said that the vines take their source in the cellars where they have planted their roots...
DOMAINE PHILIPPE DELESVAUX
Read moreIts 1990 history, the most beautiful of the Layon, is still engraved in all the mouths of the privileged who have tasted it! Philippe Delesvaux, a passionate winemaker, a symbol of the sugar-free generation (other than natural), without sulfur, militant for small yields, blows his wine as nobody. Its selections of noble grains are always perfect, witness this 2003, fresh, wide, powerful, aromatic. Also note the 2008 cuvée "La Rise de l 'Epine" based on cabernet-sauvignon. It can be produced immediately or after three or four years in fruit with aromatic fruit and spices.
VIGNOBLES LAFFOURCADE
Read moreAn area in the heart of the historic vineyard giving rise to the Quarts appellation of Thatch. 10 of the 43 hectares of the vineyard, planted on the slopes of schist and sandstone, yield in reasoned yield this prestigious nectar derived from the white chenin. Each vintage has its own character, but these great wines show elegance, finesse and longevity. The Lafourcade family also knows how to shape the Bonnezeaux and Savennières, two other prestigious wines, as well as a beautiful Anjou Villages. Chenin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon: typical varieties of Anjou that the house cultivates with respect for art, traditional and natural.
BREZE CASTLE
Read moreIt has been in the same family for over 400 years! As you will see when you visit the basement, this château is listed as a major producer of dry white wines. The wines of Brézé were already praised in the 15th century by King René, and Du Bellay wrote, a century later: "His nectar seasons us, nectar gives it to us, my sweet Brézé vineyard". It extends over 26 hectares and still produces wines typical of the southern Saumur region. If the visit can take all day, the tasting is essential at the end of the tour and you will leave with some good bottles.
DOMAINE MARTIN
Read moreDominique Martin is the third generation on this field that deserves a detour. Its range of Saumur charm the palate. At the sale, one of the oldest red vines 2003, remarkably structured, to drink now. Also, a white old vines 2004, high in oak barrels, beautiful length and rounded in mouth, a wine easy to place during meals on white meat, but also very pleasant at aperitif. The staff were friendly.
CHATEAU DU BREUIL ET DE LA ROCHE
Read moreThe Château du Breuil estate, a historic property if ever there was one, has been cultivating an exceptional terroir and the rich flavors of the Loire Valley since 1822, giving birth to wines that the palate can only remember. In front of this resplendent château and its breathtaking grounds, the nine operators of the domain invite you to discover their entire range of wines during tastings rich in discovery and passion.
LE KIOSQU’À VIN
Read moreÉric is the founding wine merchant of this Kiosqu'à vin. He will welcome you and advise you on your choice of wines, whiskies, champagnes and spirits, adapting to your budget, the circumstances or the dish to accompany. He may even have a discovery to share with you... You'll also be served by Guillaume, a qualified wine merchant since 2016, who joined Eric shortly after the wine cellar opened. It's an opportunity for him to live out his passion for taste and gastronomy. With a wealth of experience in the restaurant trade, throughout France and its islands, he can guide you in your food and wine pairings for a meal, a menu or a reception. He also likes to surprise you.
L'ENDROIT ET LE VERRE
Read moreAnother is the region that offers a wide range of whiskies and also organizes tasting sessions punctually.
L'EPICERIE
Read moreA charming fine grocery store where the pleasure of meaning is in action. A fine selection of some 20 whiskies complements the desire to make full folies folies.
LES VINS DE BREM
Read moreThe vine was introduced in the Brem area by the Romans who came to buy salt in the Olonnes marshes. Its cultivation was developed in the 9th and 10th centuries under the impulse of the abbeys of the region. At the beginning of the 17th century, it was encouraged by Richelieu, Bishop of Luçon, who appreciated the wines of this region and had them served at his table. He gave them titles of nobility, which is why the superior wines harvested in this region were called "wines of the cardinal's fiefs". AOC wines to be tasted in a cool cellar.
DOMAINE BODINEAU
Read moreLocated in Les Verchers-sur-Layon, 25 km from Saumur, Domaine Bodineau, a winegrowing nugget founded in 1850, unveils 28 hectares of pampered vines on schist slopes along the Layon river. Anne-Sophie and Frédéric open the doors of their estate all year round. Through guided tours, they share the family's winegrowing history, highlighting chenin, cabernet franc, chardonnay, sauvignon and grolleau. Free tastings provide an opportunity to sample such treasures as coteaux-du-layon and Fleur de Schiste.
CAVAVIN GUERANDE
Read moreThe CAVAVIN wine cellar in Guérande is a French chain distributing estate wines, champagnes, spirits and gift boxes. It offers a wide selection of white, red and rosé wines from winemakers. There is no on-site dining or takeaway service.
CAVAVIN
Read moreFontenay-le-Comte offers wine lovers an address not to be missed: CAVAVIN. This wine shop offers a wide selection of wines, champagnes and spirits. The cellar works primarily with independent winegrowers, guaranteeing wines made with passion. Wine merchant Jean Luc ANGIBAUD will be delighted to advise you and help you make your choice.
CAILLAUD CAVAVIN
Read moreFrance's leading franchised network of local wine shops, with over 150 franchisees, Cavavin was founded in 1985 by Michel Bourel in La Baule, France, with the opening of a first wine cellar and the creation of a partnership with other wine shops, before becoming a franchisee in 1996. There are now two of the group's wine shops in the greater Paris area, one in Le Mans and another in Arnage. In Le Mans, Emmanuel Caillaud welcomes you and advises you on your choice from a range of wines, champagnes and spirits (900 references). Tastings, gift ideas, chilled bottles, bag-in-box... Enjoy in moderation, of course! Cool recipes on the website.
LEMAY CAVAVIN
Read moreSaint-Herblain, a town in the Loire-Atlantique département, is home to a wine cellar called Cavavin. This French retail chain offers a wide range of estate wines, champagnes, spirits and gift sets. Wine lovers will find what they're looking for among the products available in store. Cavavin Saint-Herblain also offers services such as delivery and themed tasting evenings. Cavavin's cellarman, Alain Le May, will be delighted to advise you and help you make the right choices.
BRASSERIE LA N'O
Read moreThe island has its own beer: N'O! The first and only beer brewed and bottled on the island! Several flavors: Noirmoutrine (light blonde), a white, Jouzel (amber beer with spices)... Available in 20 and 30 l kegs (tapping machine available). In 2023, after Peau Bleue, the Atlantide IPA won a silver medal at the Lyon competition. Limited editions include Cascadeuse (a seasonal beer brewed with hops freshly picked in the region), Fruitstock (red fruits) and Riverside, an organic beer at 6.5°.
VIGNOBLES GÜNTHER-CHÉREAU
Read moreThe work of Véronique Günther-Chéreau and her daughter Aurore respects nature, and their integrated approach to viticulture tends towards an organic approach to their soils and vines, some of which are hundreds of years old. Situated at the confluence of the Sèvre and Maine rivers, the hillside terroirs bring finesse and minerality to their Muscadet. Château du Coing develops sustainable viticulture on its 75 hectares of vines, home to the Burgundy melon. It's the diversity of their terroirs, their passion and their know-how that enable them to produce a wide range of quality muscadets that surprise with their ageing potential and fruity, floral flavours. Among the wide range of quality muscadets, the 4 crus communaux Chateau-Thébaud, La Haye-Fouassière, Gorges and Monnières Saint-Fiacre, are terroir muscadets with several years' ageing on lees, the Perles fines : traditional method with delicate aromas, Audace du Coing harvested when overripe with ripe fruit aromas, muscadet aged in new oak barrels with buttery, fruity aromas. A wine to savor! It's worth noting that this dynamic duo is one of the few female vineyard managers in the Nantes region. It's the ideal place for a visit followed by a tasting, or even a reception in a prestigious setting. Come and enjoy the winegrowers' aperitifs in fine weather!
DISTILOIRE SPIRITUEUX
Read moreIn 2017, cellar master Benoît Chaigneau founded Distiloire, an artisanal spirits producer that makes Gin 1924, Pastis Meskad and Vermouth Douce Folie from local wines. Some of the plants are organically grown and sourced locally (Val de Loire), and the alchemy occurs to create authentic spirits with a flavor far removed from that of industrial beverages. While gin is essentially made from juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root and chamomile, pastis features no less than twenty plants, including the essential licorice and anise, as well as Tonka bean, cardamom, Sichuan pepper, lemon balm and thorn shoots, a nod to its Vendée origins. Benoît is the only professional to produce these beverages in the department, and one of only a handful in the West. Now certified organic, the passionate cellar master won two prizes at the Concours aénéral Agricole Paris 2020: gold for Gin 1924 and silver for Pastis Meskad. The latest award: Spiced Rhum 5.5. Discover them to please yourself or others!
CHÂTEAU DE CHASSELOIR
Read moreThe 133 hectares of Chéreau-Carré vines are located in the heart of the former county of the Leloup de Chasseloir family (15th c.), spread over 4 estates in the Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine AOC. In 2020, the wines were honored with the Clémence Lefeuvre and La Pipette d'or awards, and Louise Chéreau-Carré and her father were rewarded for their work. These wines of exceptional quality are found on the finest regional and international tables. The site is exceptional: stained glass windows, wood-carved mascarons depicting biblical deadly sins and virtues
BIBOVINO
Read moreAt Les Halles, Bibovino is breaking new ground by offering tastings of all its wines. This convivial address, run by Laurent and Pascale, two passionate professionals, offers wine-lovers the ideal conditions to explore an unprecedented range of over 50 terroir, organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines, served by the glass or carafe. These wines are accompanied by charcuterie platters, as well as a real dish of the day and a choice of gourmet desserts.
BRASSERIE LA PETITE RAMONIERE
Read moreTo find this craft brewery, drive along the back roads of the Breton marshlands. On their farm, François and Ingrid produce their own beers in an eco-responsible way. They produce quality beers in blond, amber and brown versions, in a range of sizes, made from quality cereals and named after marshland birds (Avocette, Blue Throat), because here the notion of preserving nature is paramount. Returnable bottles.
BRASSERIE LA CIBULLE
Read moreBeers made according to the traditional method: neither pasteurized nor filtered and following a long fermentation and maturation process, favouring their aromatic richness. Several ranges: the Cibulle Originale, a gourmet beer with biscuit and fruit notes; the American Amber (amber, with toasted notes), the Abbaye de Nieul-sur-L'Autise is a light blonde with fruity aromas, the one called Abbaye de Maillezais is a triple with fruity aromas made in the great tradition of abbey beers. Possibility to visit the brewery !
DOMAINE VITICOLE POIRON DABIN
Read moreIn the heart of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation, this estate offers a wide selection of white, red, rosé and sparkling wines. Working with 15 different grape varieties, Jean-Michel and Laurent, epicurean winemakers, produce wines with a wide range of aromas. Among them, the Berligou, a royal wine that had the approval of the court of Anne of Brittany, that Laurent and Jean-Michel put back on the scene in 2014. A refined, spicy, fruity and round wine to (re) discover.
CHEZ MANU - BAR À VİNS
Read moreManu, you may know him if you are a wine lover since he used to be a wine merchant in Nantes. Since 2017, Chez Manu is a wine bar, a sommelier and a cellar. We can deduce that the man knows what he is talking about. You can especially come and sit on the terrace, at the counter, or in the back room (surrounded by bottles). Ideal for an aperitif. The planks of cold cuts and cheeses are the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine. With Manu, you'll learn everything about grape varieties, regions and everything that makes a wine unique.
LA P'TITE MOUSSE
Read moreIt was in 2009 that the former pastry pastry craftsman from Château-Saved Hervé Grimault opened its artisanal brewery at the Parc des Loges. With wheat, barley, water and hops, Hervé made his passion by creating his own beers (7 hours for the brewing, 17 days for maturation) which can be rousses or elliptical! or white, golden to spices, chestnut or fruit. All of these "Grimhel" - the boss's brand - can also be tasted on site, just a few steps from the manufacturing workshop, in a large area where it makes good use of beer with friends. Of course, at the request, Hervé organizes private and/or theme evenings.
DOMAINE SAINT JUST
Read moreIn the triangle Brézé, St. Cyr and Montreuil-Birthplace, limestone trays house the plots of the area created in 1996 by Yves Lambert (now Deceased). Her son, Arnaud joined his father in 2005 and is now head of the vineyard of 41 ha. To live this land historically devoted to large white wines on various basements to develop white vintages, but also to haunt typical typiques in the corner and wines more on the margins. An application to reasoned culture led Arnaud to convert to organic farming in 2006 (parcel of Clos Moleton first) and prepares for biodynamie for the entire production, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides and chemical herbicides, on fertilized soils in cow's manure. This area deals with the production of the nearby Brézé castle wines. We pay particular attention to the Saumur Coulée de Saint-Cyr 2010 which does not mark unanimity, but has the particularity of being "noble" and holding long and long in mouth, although his nose is discreet with vegetable and vanilla notes; similarly, the Champigny Red Lands 2011, à, which is flexible, greedy, and very fruity.
DOMAINE FOUET
Read moreHoused in beautiful cellars dug into the tuffeau rock in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Domaine Fouet covers 23 hectares in the Saumur-Champigny and Saumur Blanc appellations. In addition to champignys, such as the black-fruit-flavored Cuvée Ébène, the estate also produces white Saumur Brines and Saumur Cabernets. All vines are organically grown and Ecocert-certified. Natural, sulfite-free cuvées complete the range. Eco-pasturing by sheep and vitiforestry with apple trees planted between the rows reflect the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture that respects biodiversity.
BRASSERIE OPE
Read moreThis young microbrewery obtained, shortly after its creation, a nice recognition, with a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole for its Stout beer! Its philosophy: to limit its impact on the environment, while regularly offering new recipes. All the beers, born from a demanding selection of organic malts and hops associated with the mastery of the latest brewing techniques, are packaged in returnable bottles. Hoppy, sour or roasted, a range of beers that will delight all tastes! And an enriching visit!
LİTTLE ATLANTİQUE BREWERY
Read moreIn the heart of the Docks de Chantenay, discover LAB, a place created from the historic building of a former oil mill (1852). Stone and brick walls lined with bay windows reveal a wood and metal structure. Breathtaking views over the Loire and Trentemoult! This bar-restaurant is also a superb brasserie, where you can feast your eyes on the vats of beer produced on site. We recommend guided tours of the brewery workshops to find out almost everything there is to know about the brewing process!
DOMAINE DE LA MARE
Read moreAll ingredients are assembled for the production of a production all that is most natural. Marc Lhommeau has cultivated his orchard since 1993 on a land known since the 1930 s. The Domaine is two hectares of certified organic apple trees since 2012 and eight varieties of apples that will be transformed into a acidulous crude cider, "L'Dissenters" or in a round semi-dry and sweet-dry beverage "Le Généreux". " A love of apples ", for apple juice, will also delight the palate on other occasions (for example breakfast). Marc Lhommeau is of these cidriculteurs who work the apple like other grapes. A small visit will give you the opportunity to make you discover his passion. For a moment, he has been campaigning within the Association for the Promotion of Cidricole Production in Maine (APPCM), which values the brand "Loire Cider" and connects producers of the various tributaries of the river. A common impetus to improve the quality of the Loire cider, to make them known and to have their Thalys recognised, in order to share, above all, the love of the work well done where arboriculture and oenology also have a say.
INTERCAVES
Read moreThis store is part of a modern chain of stores offering a wide selection of champagnes, wines and spirits. They offer a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. Inter Caves Le Mans also offers services such as boot loading, home delivery, equipment hire, festive events, tasting evenings and customized gift boxes. With over 500 wine and champagne references, 80 Réserves à Vin®, 450 whiskies, rums and spirits, 150 craft beers and casks, and 100 delicatessen products, this passionate and committed wine merchant will help you discover treasures unearthed in France and around the world.
INTERCAVES
Read moreThe CAVAVIN wine cellar is a must for wine lovers. Whether it's for an evening out with friends, a business meal or a special occasion, CAVAVIN's wide range of products will satisfy every desire. From organic wines to champagnes, whiskies and rums, there's something for everyone. CAVAVIN's wine merchants are also on hand to advise and guide customers in their choices. So don't hesitate to push open the door of this wine cellar and let yourself be seduced by the treasures it contains.
INTERCAVES
Read moreThey offer a range of services including in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery. La Cave du 20 is part of the Inter Caves network of over 100 wine merchants. They cultivate a passion for wine and a close relationship with their customers.
DOMAINE LUNEAU PAPIN
Read moreTaken over by the son, Pierre-Marie Luneau, a family estate with a single grape variety, the Melon de Bourgogne, known by specialists for the exceptional quality of its muscadets, harvested by hand and vinified on lees. The pale golden color, the subtle minerality and the elegance of its vintages, among which the communal cru Goulaine Excelsior or the L d'Or, make this unique grape variety a must of the local vineyard. The owners are keen to make their wines accessible, offering wines such as the Froggy Wine, a wine to be opened "with friends", or the Vera Cruz.
DOMAINE ERIC SAGE
Read moreThe 15-hectare estate is situated in a preserved natural environment. Concerned about the environment, Éric Sage's estate is in conversion to natural agriculture. He produces wines made from Chenin (called Franc blanc sur Brem) and Pinot Noir grapes, giving wines with a mineral character and a freshness in the mouth at the end. On reservation, guided tour in a horse-drawn carriage drawn by the horses of the vineyard to discover the different grape varieties and the work in the vineyard, visit followed by a tasting. An instructive visit at the rate of 15 €.
DOMAINE MICHEL BLOUIN
Read moreAbove all do not come here to simply "buy" wine. Come and install yourself at home at the corner of fire, on one of the big wooden tables under the trees beams, and let Jean-Christophe (the son of Michel), "tell you" his vineyard and wine. If you go through the summer, you can even have a small course on the different varieties whose branches run along the walls. Finally, let yourself be involved in discovering the different nectars: Anjou, Anjou-villages, slopes-du-layon, thatch, cabernet… With intelligence, you are being tested two by two, very useful to compare when you are not a oenology expert. If rosé (dry or semi-dry) is most demanding, it is undoubtedly on the slopes of the layon that our coup has worn: slopes-du-layon-saint-aubin (2009), beaulieu, and thatch, the precious Cuvée which offers a lesser marquée than others, but stretches into the mouth with infinite aromas of candied fruit.
DOMAINE DU CLOSEL
Read moreThroughout the year, this grand Savennières estate offers guided tours on a variety of themes: birds, botany, vines, wine, geology, insects, and even musical walks, not to mention regularly scheduled themed meals. Évelyne de Pontbriand's history is linked to that of a dynasty of women and, like three generations before her, she promises a wine that's both feminine and romantic. Natural tastes, too. Since 2009, her wines have been organically grown.
PRIEURE LA CHAUME
Read moreEstelle and Christian Chabirand acquired this 20 ha estate in 1997. On this virgin terroir, outside the appellation, they planted a 15 ha organic vineyard (Ecocert). Christian, an oenologist by training, has accumulated experience by travelling to many vineyards in France, and was awarded the Loire Trophy for Vigneron de Caractère by the Gault et Millau guide in 2017. A long maceration vinification applied on a perfect quality of grapes allows to elaborate cuvées gardes called here nicely Vins de Mémoire.
VIGNOBLES MERCIER
Read moreThe Mercier family has been dedicated to the wine tradition since 1890. They produce AOC Fiefs Vendee wines, vins de pays du Val de Loire and a cuvée using the traditional method. The 45 ha vineyard is planted on the clay and limestone terraces on the flinty outcrop of Vix. The development of the estate is intimately linked to the activity of the wine nursery whose know-how is recognised worldwide. Thanks to this, the estate benefits from a great diversity of varieties and selections, which gives their cuvées a beautiful complexity and signs the style of their wines.
DOMAINE SAINT-NICOLAS
Read moreIn the heart of the salt marshes, Thierry Michon produces authentic and prestigious wines on 37 hectares of biodynamic cultivation (since 1995), referenced in the guides and present on a large number of French starred tables, and in establishments in the United States, Italy and Japan. Elegant and refined wines, naturally vinified, reflecting our biodiversity and our environment. Each cuvée is a plot-based cuvée. Also sparkling wines produced using traditional methods as well as atypical wines vinified and matured in amphoras.
DOMAINE DE LA BARBINIÈRE
Read moreWith a surface area of 30 ha, the Orion family's vineyard is made up of 65% red and 35% white grape varieties. The wines of Domaine de la Barbinière enjoy a good reputation. The whites are a blend of Chenin and Chardonnay, and go well with shellfish and fish. The rosés are a blend of pinot noir, gamay and cabernet; the reds are a blend of cabernet, pinot noir and gamay. Several ranges are available: Silex, Eclipse (available in white and red), the Bois Bouquet, the Douée, a sweet wine, a wine made using the traditional method and Les Parcellaires.