Essentials of Muscadet

Experience the very best of the Muscadet wine region with this private half-day tour, departing directly from Nantes or Clisson. In just 3.5 hours, discover two family-run wineries, taste exceptional Muscadet wines—including Sur Lie expressions and terroir-driven cuvées—and learn about the unique geology and winemaking traditions that make this region so distinctive.

Accompanied by your English-speaking driver-guide and comfortably seated in a luxury minivan, this tour is the perfect introduction to Muscadet for both beginners and seasoned wine lovers. A short, elegant escape into the vineyards — ideal for travelers with limited time who still want an authentic Loire Valley experience.

From 90€ per person

Contact us to book your private Muscadet experience

🕘 Duration

3h30 — from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

A perfectly timed morning escape into the vineyards of Muscadet.

🚐 Departure

Pick-up in Nantes (your hotel, train station, or city center)
or Pick-up in Clisson, upon request

Your private driver-guide will welcome you aboard a luxury Mercedes minivan for a comfortable journey through the Loire countryside.

🍇 What You Will Experience

1. Visit and tasting at a first family-owned winery

Meet passionate winemakers, walk through the vineyards, and discover the Melon de Bourgogne grape — the heart of Muscadet wines.
Taste a selection of fresh, mineral wines shaped by ancient terroirs of plutonic and metamorphic rocks.

2. Second winery visit & tasting

Your guide will take you to another carefully selected estate, offering a different style or terroir.
You’ll compare Sur Lie expressions, learn about cellar practices, and enjoy an intimate tasting experience.

🌿 What’s Included

Private English-speaking driver-guide
Transport in a luxury minivan
Pick-up & drop-off in Nantes or Clisson
Visit and guided tastings in two wineries
Bottled water on board
Small-group or private experience (depending on your booking)

🚫 What’s Not Included

Lunch
(We are happy to recommend restaurants in Nantes or Clisson after the tour.)

🎯 Who Is This Tour For?

This half-day Muscadet experience is ideal for:

Travelers short on time
Couples and small groups
Wine lovers seeking a gentle introduction to Loire Valley wines
Visitors staying in Nantes who want to discover the countryside without traveling far

📌 Highlights

Two winery visits & tastings in just 3h30
Learn about Muscadet, Sur Lie aging, and unique Loire terroirs
Private English-speaking guide
Luxury minivan transport
Easy pick-up from Nantes or Clisson