Lower Loire

Pays Nantais

Climate

Maritime 

Influenced by Atlantic and Gulf Stream

Rivers: Loire, La Sevre Nantais, and La Maine

Soils

  • Gneiss: A porous rock, good for drainage.
  • Igneous: Volcanic soil.

 

Varieties

Wine Styles

  • Mostly white wine.
  • Wines are aged sur-lie.
  • Mostly consumed locally.

AOCs