In a temperate, humid climate due to its proximity to the Atlantic, Nantes is home to Muscadet, a dry, slightly pearlescent white wine with mineral notes that is generally enjoyed with fish and seafood. The schist, gneiss and granite soils provide good drainage, which is crucial in a humid climate. Aging on lees is also practiced, a technique that enriches the wine’s flavor thanks to the aromatic compounds contained in the lees, for a fragrant wine with saline notes.