Collection: Sophie Bertin

Sancerre – Elegance, Minerality, and Modern Loire Interpretation

The wines under the name Sophie Bertin are the result of an inspiring collaboration between winemaker Éric Louis and Sophie Bertin, who was born and raised in Sancerre. The project combines deep local roots with a contemporary view of the Loire Valley's classic expression - creating wines where finesse, precision, and balance are at the center.

The name Sophie means wisdom in Greek, and that very thought permeates the wines: calm, well-balanced, and with a natural elegance that never feels forced.

Terroir and Vineyards Around Sancerre

The grapes for Sophie Bertin wines are grown on slopes around Sancerre, where the soil is characterized by flint (silex) and calcareous clay. The combination of these soil types is crucial for the wine's character and contributes both tension, minerality, and a firm, cool freshness.

The flint gives the wines their characteristic, slightly smoky minerality, while the calcareous clay ensures structure and balance. The result is wines with a clear origin and a distinct Loire imprint.

Sustainable Work in the Vineyard

Work in the vineyards is carried out with great respect for nature. Organic and sustainable farming is practiced with a focus on biodiversity and minimal use of chemicals. The goal is to preserve the soil's life and ensure healthy grapes that can express the terroir as purely as possible.

This approach is clearly reflected in the wines, which appear clear, precise, and free from unnecessary technical interventions.

Vinification with a Focus on Purity

In the cellar, work is done gently and controlled to preserve the grapes' natural aromas and freshness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and the wines are subsequently aged on the fine lees to build depth and texture - without losing their lightness and energy.

Style and Expression

The style is clean and focused. Sophie Bertin wines appear elegant and expressive with precise acidity, clear fruit, and a discreet but persistent minerality. They combine the Loire Valley's classic freshness with a softness and rounded structure that makes the wines both accessible and serious.

These are wines that work both as an aperitif and at the table - and with their calm complexity, they invite more than one glass.

Sophie Bertin at Copenhagen Wine

Sophie Bertin represents a modern and harmonious interpretation of Sancerre. Wines with clear terroir, natural elegance, and a style that balances freshness and finesse in an excellent way.

For those seeking Loire wines with clarity, personality, and a refined expression.