Grapes were introduced into the region of Nantes by the Romans 2000 years ago. The terrible winter of 1709, when the sea froze the length of the coast, destroyed the vineyards. 
The replanted vines were from the Melon variety of Bourgogne.

The different appellations Coteaux d'Ancenis Fiefs vendéens Gros-Plant Muscadet

 

Coteaux d'Ancenis 
The wine from the Malvoisie variety of grapes is a curiosity to be discovered. 
An appellation (AOC) 1954 - Surface area: 300 ha (750 acres)- Production: 10,000 hl per year 

Red wine 
Grape variety: gamay, cabernet, malvoisie 
Ideal served with: Meats and cheeses 
Serving temperature: 14°C à 16°C 

Rosé 
Grape variety: gamay 
Ideal served with: Cold meats and first courses 
Serving temperature: 10°C à 12°C 
 

Fiefs vendéens 
The ancient name: "fiefs du Cardinal", evokes the history of these wines appreciated by Richelieu. 
An appellation (AOC) 1984 - Surface area: 380 ha (950 acres) - Production: 13,000 hl per year 

Red wine 
Grape variety: gamay, cabernet, pinot noir 
Ideal served with: Meats and cheeses 
Serving temperature: 14°C à 16°C 

Rosé 
Grape variety: gamay, cabernet, pinot noir 
Ideal served with: Grilled meats and first courses 
Serving temperature: 10°C à 12°C 

White wine 
Grape variety: chenin, grolleau gris, melon, sauvignon, colombard 
Ideal served with: Cold meats and fish 
Serving temperature: 10°C 
 

Gros-Plant 
An ideal wine to have with oysters. 
An appellation (AOC) since 1954 - Surface area: 3,000 ha (7,500 acres) - Production: 200,000 hl 

Dry white wine 
Single grape variety: la folle blanche 
Ideal served with: Fish and seafood 
Serving temperature: 8°C 
 

Muscadet de Sèvre-and-Maine, Muscadet de côtes de Grand-Lieu, Muscadet des coteaux de la Loire 
The Muscadet is a wine for anytime as an aperitif. 
An appellation (AOC) since 1936 - Surface area: 13,000 ha (32,500 acres) - Production: 700,000 hl per year 

Dry white wine 
Single grape variety: melon 
Ideal served with: Fish and seafood 
Serving temperature: 8°C