The best wines from Pays Nantais in France

Pays Nantais is the westernmost part of the Loire, right on the Atlantic coast. The vineyards of Pays Nantais are located south of the city of Nantes, on the left bank of the Loire River. White wine is made from the Muscadet grape. And it is light yellow, musky and very refreshing. Ideal to drink with shellfish.

The best wines from Muscadet are made by winemakers 'sur lie'. They leave the lees, including yeast, in the barrel. It is only filtered out in the spring. This method gives the light wine from Muscadet more expression and depth. Sometimes it is almost sparkling, because some carbon remains in the wine.

The main appellations of the Pays Nantais are Muscadet, Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine and Muscat Coteaux de la Loire. Some red wines are also made, and even rosé. But these are generally quite simple. Pleasant table wines, which are bottled under names such as: Coteaux d'Ancenis, Vins du Haut-Poitou or Vins du Thouasais.