Nantes wine bar in the Bouffay quarter championing the Pays Nantais, with all the Muscadet crus and a deep selection of independent Anjou and Coteaux d'Ancenis growers.
The list: Pays Nantais-anchored list of 250 references; 17 by the glass with rotating focus on cru Muscadet (Clisson, Gorges, Le Pallet); natural wine evenings on Wednesdays
Pours: Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine cru, Muscadet sur lie, Anjou Chenin Blanc
Oyster and wine bar on Nantes' Place du Bouffay showcasing Muscadet's coastal heritage, with sur-lie Muscadet, Gros Plant Folle Blanche and Atlantic-Loire appellations.
The list: Loire and Atlantic seafood pairing list with 180 references; 14 by the glass leaning heavily on Muscadet sur lie; oyster bar runs daily
Pours: Muscadet sur lie, Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, Fiefs Vendeens
Wine bar adjunct to Ludovic Pouzelgues's Michelin-starred LuluRouget restaurant, majoring on aged Muscadet alongside cult Loire allocations rarely seen elsewhere in Nantes.
The list: Loire-focused list of 180 references including back-vintage Muscadet from Pierre Luneau-Papin and Domaine de la Pepiere; 13 by the glass; sommelier Aurelien Lasausses on the floor most evenings
Pours: Muscadet cru Clisson with bottle age, Anjou rouge, Quincy Sauvignon Blanc
Ludovic Pouzelgues's Michelin-starred Nantes restaurant facing the Erdre canal, with a Loire-only cellar built around aged cru Muscadet plus cult Anjou and Saumur reds.
Awards: Michelin Guide one star 2024
Nantes specialist caviste with a Muscadet-leaning Pays Nantais range, sourcing direct from 40+ growers including Sevre-et-Maine crus (Clisson, Le Pallet, Gorges, Thebaud).