Julien B.
Verified customer reviewDelighted with my purchase
Perfect for a dinner with friends. Good length and a hint of minerality. Neatly packaged and well protected. Well done.
Louis Dousset
Original Rosé 75cl
Pale rose in the glass with salmon-pink highlights, the bubbles are fine and persistent — a study in elegance. The nose is springlike and delicate: wild strawberry, fresh raspberry, rose petal and a brioche warmth inherited from the extended lees ageing. On the palate, the entry is fresh and lively,…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON LOUIS DOUSSET
33,96 €
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A victim of its own success
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Notes & tasting
The expert verdict
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Presentation
Taste
Originality
Value for money
92
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The chalk of Verzenay and the contribution of Chardonnay lend a taut, razor-sharp vivacity that carries through the mousse to the very finish.
Roundness
A minimum of four years in the cellar develops an ample, velvety texture — the hallmark of the house's long-ageing approach.
Power
Old-vine Pinot Noir provides a firm backbone without ever overwhelming the fruit.
Length
The century-old plots of Verzenay and Mailly deliver a remarkable aromatic persistence with a distinctly mineral edge.
TASTING NOTES
Pale rose in the glass with salmon-pink highlights, the bubbles are fine and persistent — a study in elegance. The nose is springlike and delicate: wild strawberry, fresh raspberry, rose petal and a brioche warmth inherited from the extended lees ageing. On the palate, the entry is fresh and lively, before a silky roundness driven by Pinot Noir from Verzenay takes over, culminating in a mineral, fruit-laden finish of impressive length.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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8g/LDosage
65%Pinot Noir
35%Chardonnay
Terroirs
Sourced from the Grands Crus of Verzenay and Mailly-Champagne on the north-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims, the Louis Dousset vineyards rest on a deeply chalky subsoil of profound minerality. The average age of the plots — 46 years, with some exceeding 80 — concentrates the full expression of the terroir into every bunch.
About this house
Founded in 1844 by Léopold Dousset, a native of the Aisne who settled in Verzenay at the heart of the Montagne de Reims Grands Crus, Maison Louis Dousset today cultivates some 8 hectares planted exclusively to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Jean-Roch Floquet, Louis Dousset's grandson, took over the helm in 1998 and brings the same exacting standards to every cuvée: parcel-by-parcel vinification, a minimum of four years' ageing in the cellars, and viticultural practices rooted in biodynamics.
The house philosophy rests on patience and precision: allowing the chalky terroir of Verzenay and Mailly to speak for itself, without artifice. The result is a tightly edited range of grower Champagnes with a strong individual character, combining aromatic complexity with exceptional ageing potential.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its fine bubbles and notes of springtime red fruits make it an ideal companion to open the celebrations.
Starter
The rosé's freshness and chalky minerality lift the rich, yielding fat of a salmon tartare beautifully.
Main course
The fleshy, fruit-forward Pinot Noir from Verzenay pairs naturally with the sweet-spiced succulence of duck breast à l'orange.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Original Rosé” cuvée by Louis Dousset
4.8/5 · 6 reviews
Sylvie S.
Verified customer reviewMagnificent
Bought for a friend who’s a wine enthusiast. Long-lasting bubbles and an expressive bouquet. Very tastefully presented in gift packaging. Perfect as a present.
Adrien D.
Verified customer reviewI recommend
My first order, and certainly not my last. Elegant and sophisticated – absolutely flawless. Unbeatable value for money.
Mauro B.
Verified customer reviewBrilliant
A successful attempt to treat someone. A creamy fizz – very pleasant. Top-notch delivery, as always. I’d recommend it without hesitation.
Uliana G.
Verified customer reviewPerfect as a gift
A gift for my parents. A delicate bouquet of white flowers. Delivered within the stated timeframe. In short, a shop to bear in mind.
Mathieu E.
Verified customer reviewNo complaints
Excellent from start to finish. Lovely freshness and a nice length on the palate. Thank you for this wonderful discovery.
