Wine in the Loire-Atlantique
A taste of where you are.
In the Loire-Atlantique, the tradition of growing grapes and making wine dates back to Roman times. But, the region is best-known for its white wines, exported throughout northern Europe. Planted in the 16th century, Folle Blanche vines still produce the acidic Gros-Plant. In the 17th century, the Melon de Bourgogne grape was introduced, used for world-famous Muscadet...
In the Loire-Atlantique, the tradition of growing grapes and making wine dates back to Roman times. But, the region is best-known for its white wines, exported throughout northern Europe. Planted in the 16th century, Folle Blanche vines still produce the acidic Gros-Plant. In the 17th century, the Melon de Bourgogne grape was introduced, used for world-famous Muscadet...
The 12,000 hectares of the Nantes Vineyards Region.
Nurtured by the gentle climate of the Loire valley, the Nantes Vineyards Region produces the famous Muscadet wine. In this area the vineyards are small and numerous and the villages have an undeniable charm. As you walk through the vines and undergrowth and cross the streams, you'll experience the gentleness, the tastes and the scents of these great wine estates. Just stroll at a relaxed pace along the country footpaths and the pathways through the vines… It’s an invitation to follow the wine route - but off the beaten track.
Nurtured by the gentle climate of the Loire valley, the Nantes Vineyards Region produces the famous Muscadet wine. In this area the vineyards are small and numerous and the villages have an undeniable charm. As you walk through the vines and undergrowth and cross the streams, you'll experience the gentleness, the tastes and the scents of these great wine estates. Just stroll at a relaxed pace along the country footpaths and the pathways through the vines… It’s an invitation to follow the wine route - but off the beaten track.
On the banks of the Loire, the vineyards of the Nantes region produce four appellations d’origine contrôlées (AOC, wines that have been awarded a superior quality label): Muscadet, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire and Muscadet Côtes de Grand-Lieu.
These are dry white wines with fruity flavours made from the Melon grape variety.
Le Gros Plant, a dry white wine made with the Folle Blanche grape, has the quality label AOVDQS (vin délimité de qualité supérieure – one step down from the AOC wines), as do the Coteaux d’Ancenis, red, rosé and white wines of various grape varieties.
These are dry white wines with fruity flavours made from the Melon grape variety.
Le Gros Plant, a dry white wine made with the Folle Blanche grape, has the quality label AOVDQS (vin délimité de qualité supérieure – one step down from the AOC wines), as do the Coteaux d’Ancenis, red, rosé and white wines of various grape varieties.
