Wines and spirits Marais poitevin

The former Coulon dairy is home to the famous Tête de mule, a delicious craft beer that has won multiple awards in various competitions and trade shows. The beautifully-labeled mule comes in a variety of humorous forms. There are those who can slap a face, and those who are strong-headed. These beers have character! Blonde, white, brown, since 2023 amber, IPA, triple, porter, pale ale, to each his own. Direct sales and tours of the brewery. In summer, stroll through the dairy's gourmet markets, which provide a musical and gourmet atmosphere!

A farm which ensures the force-feeding of fat ducks and the breeding of squabs. The duck livers are deveined and we advise you to taste them plain, fresh but not iced, accompanied by a mellow white wine. Forget the diet to taste the royal duck breast, a turnover of two duck breasts in which a foie gras has been cooked; the whole is eaten cold. As for the pigeon, it is also available in confits, gizzards, terrines and rillettes. You can also choose fresh squab, ready to cook, which you can cook yourself.

Fontenay-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.

Beers 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 !

Estelle 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.

The 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.

The store offers a wide selection of beers, wines, whiskies and rums, with over 1,000 references available. Customers can make their purchases in-store or choose the in-store collection option. The store also offers a number of services, such as beer taps for private events, advice on food and wine pairing, gift vouchers and tasting workshops. For wine and spirits lovers, V and B Niort is a must-visit during your stay in Niort.