Domaine des Brosses Confidence Sancerre 2020 – Barrel aged Sancerre with depth, finesse and character

Domaine des Brosses Confidence Sancerre 2020 is an exclusive and characterful white wine from the heart of the Loire Valley. It’s a barrel-aged Sancerre that combines classic Sauvignon Blanc freshness with a refined richness and complexity. This is a wine for the quality-conscious wine lover looking for a serious Sancerre with minerality, structure and elegance.

In the glass, the wine appears straw-golden and inviting. Already on the nose, you can sense the wine’s ambition: elegant nuances of citrus peel, white flowers and ripe pears merge with fine barrel notes, discreet smoke and a hint of gunpowder. It’s an aromatic and complex bouquet that signals depth and ageing potential.

The taste is beautifully balanced between fresh, vibrant acidity and the creamy texture of barrel aging. Confidence is full-bodied with a pleasant richness, but without being heavy. Notes of stone fruit, elderflower and fresh citrus unfold in the mouth and are accompanied by slightly roasted and smoky undertones from the cask. The finish is long, mineral and harmonious – a Sancerre with both power and precision.

This vintage is an obvious choice for gastronomy. It matches perfectly with grilled fish, shellfish, light poultry, creamy cheeses or dishes with citrus and fresh herbs. A wine that elevates your dinner and impresses at the table.

Tasting notes

• Color: Straw golden.
• Aroma: Citrus peel, white flowers, pear, light barrel notes and subtle smoke and gunpowder aromas.
• Taste: Full-bodied and well-balanced with fresh acidity, stone fruit, elderflower, citrus and light roasted and smoky nuances from barrel aging.

The house behind the wine

Domaine des Brosses has been part of the Loire Valley wine landscape since 1875. Over the generations, the estate has evolved from a classic family farm to a modern, quality-oriented winery. In 1973, Alain Girard took over the estate and initiated a significant modernization. In 2007, he passed the baton to his sons, Anthony and Nicolas, who today run the winery with passion, precision and respect for the terroir. The result is wines that unite tradition and innovation – and Confidence is a shining example of the house’s uncompromising approach to quality.

• Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2020
• Maturation: Partially barrel aged
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol: 13%alcohol