Wine bars in Nantes: enjoy a wine experience in the heart of the city
Wine Bar in NantesIn Nantes, wine is enjoyed as much by the glass as at the table or during a workshop with a sommelier. In the heart of the historic centre, Maison Maubreuil brings together a wine cellar, wine workshops, a bar and two restaurants under one roof, for a different way to experience wine than standing at a bar counter.
Nantes and wine: a city looking towards the Loire
Nantes is the capital of the Nantes wine region (Pays Nantais), at the western end of the Loire Valley. Its signature wine is Muscadet, a dry white made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, a natural match for seafood and Atlantic fish. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais completes this identity.
For visitors, the real interest lies in understanding these styles and terroirs, rather than simply looking for a well-known bottle.
How to choose a good wine bar in Nantes
The length of the list is not enough. A coherent selection, bottles at different price levels, advice adapted to the guest’s tastes and proper serving conditions matter more. Atmosphere also plays a part: some people want a focused tasting, while others prefer a convivial glass with food to share.
The opportunity to speak with a sommelier or a team that genuinely knows the references is a real advantage. Dining can also transform the tasting experience: wine takes on another dimension when selected to accompany a dish. This complementarity between cellar, bar and restaurants is what makes Maison Maubreuil relevant for a wine-focused city break.
Learn to taste with wine workshops
La Cave Maubreuil holds more than 7,000 bottles, from Loire wines to grands crus. Its selection is curated by the same sommelier team as the Château de Maubreuil, whose wine list at La Table du Marquis was named one of the 100 best wine and spirits lists in France in 2025 by Terre de Vins’ Tour des Cartes.
On the last Saturday of every month, from 11am to 12pm, sommelier Romain Guillet hosts a wine workshop there focused on a wine region or country, with a tasting of five wines, at €50 per person. The theme changes every month: see the programme on the Cave page.
The Atelier & Table experience extends the tasting with lunch at Chez Albert around the market menu.
From the glass to the table:
A wine experience becomes particularly interesting when it continues at the table. Chez Albert makes it possible to connect selected gourmet moments with the Maison’s wine selection, while Restaurant Félicie serves dinner beneath its vaults and highlights grands crus from the Cellar.
Bar d’Albert extends the evening with an elegant cocktail atmosphere. It naturally complements the experience of the Maubreuil Cellar and Félicie Restaurant, before or after dinner, offering another way to enjoy Maison Maubreuil’s world.
Add a wine experience to a stay in Nantes
A wine workshop on Saturday morning, dinner paired with a selection of wines from the Maison Maubreuil cellar in the evening: wine becomes the common thread of the weekend. To go further, the Nantes wine region lies about thirty minutes away, with the Collection’s experiences departing from the Château de Maubreuil and Maison Maubreuil..
Maison Maubreuil brings accommodation, wine and dining together at one address. For a couples escape, discover our romantic weekend guide in Nantes and, for a broader programme, our Nantes weekend guide.
FAQ - Wine in Nantes: Tastings and Wine Workshops
In the heart of the historic centre of Nantes, Maison Maubreuil hosts a monthly wine workshop in its wine cellar, led by the hotel's sommelier. Over the course of an hour, five wines are tasted and analysed, each session focusing on a wine region or country, from the Loire to Burgundy. The workshop is open to hotel guests and outside visitors alike, by reservation, at €50 per person.
Nantes is the capital of the Nantes wine region (Pays Nantais), at the western end of the Loire Valley. Its signature wine is Muscadet, a dry white made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, particularly under the Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine appellation. The region also produces Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, made from the Folle Blanche grape. These wines are a natural match for seafood and fish from the Atlantic coast.
Yes. Maison Maubreuil hosts a wine workshop on the last Saturday of every month, from 11am to 12pm, led by the hotel's sommelier. Each session explores a different theme, focusing on a wine region or country, with a tasting of five wines. The price is €50 per person, and booking is essential as places are limited.
Yes. The Saturday wine workshop, from 11am to 12pm, flows naturally into lunch at Chez Albert, with a market menu from €22. In the evening, Restaurant Félicie, set in a vaulted cellar, offers menus from €44, paired with a selection of wines from the Maison's own cellar.
The Nantes wine region begins around 30 minutes from the centre of Nantes, around Clisson, Vallet and the banks of the Sèvre river. The Collection Maubreuil offers two experiences to discover it, departing from its hotels: “Le Vignoble Nantais en héritage” (The Nantes Vineyard Heritage) and “La Route des Vins” (The Wine Route), combining wine estates, landscapes and gastronomy.
