Our Wines

The spirit of the cuvée

L'Originel is the signature wine of Domaine La Doussinière. Made from old Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines planted in 1955, it favours a direct, precise expression of fruit. The 2024 vintage stands out for its freshness, suppleness and vibrancy: a fresh, elegant and immediately expressive style. Ageing without oak preserves the wine's personality and the purity of its fruit.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking in stainless steel tanks, with around three weeks of maceration. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in concrete tanks until bottling, without oak. This approach aims to preserve freshness, fine tannins and the natural expression of fruit.

Tasting

Food pairings

Roast poultry, white meats, fine charcuterie, grilled meats, delicate slow-cooked dishes, lightly spiced food and soft cheeses.

Ageing potential

Enjoy now for its fruit and freshness, with an ageing potential of 3 to 5 years.

Serving

Serve slightly cool, between 15 and 17°C. Brief aeration may be beneficial.

The spirit of the cuvée

L'Authentic draws its identity from the terroirs of Périgord and the old vines of Domaine La Doussinière. The 2024 vintage offers a generous, balanced expression of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with fruit, freshness and suppleness at its heart.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking in stainless steel tanks, with around three weeks of maceration. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in concrete tanks until bottling, without oak. This choice preserves the fruit, freshness and natural balance of the wine.

Tasting

Food pairings

Duck breast, confit, roast poultry, grilled meats, Périgord cuisine, slow-cooked dishes and mature cheeses.

Ageing potential

Enjoy now, with an ageing potential of 3 to 5 years.

Serving

Serve slightly cool, between 15 and 17°C. Brief aeration can help the fruit express itself fully.

The spirit of the cuvée

L'Essentiel offers a more structured, food-focused interpretation of Domaine La Doussinière's old vines. In the 2023 vintage, Merlot brings flesh and fruit, while the significant proportion of Cabernet Franc adds length and precision. Ageing in concrete tanks preserves the wine's balance, allowing the fruit and terroir to express themselves fully.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking in stainless steel tanks, with around three weeks of maceration. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in concrete tanks until bottling, without oak. This approach preserves purity of fruit, freshness and precision of texture.

Tasting

Food pairings

Duck, roast lamb, red meats, slow-cooked dishes, feathered game, dishes with rich sauces and mature cheeses.

Ageing potential

Ageing potential: 5 to 8 years.

Serving

Serving temperature: 16 to 18°C. Around an hour of aeration may be beneficial, particularly when young.

The spirit of the cuvée

L'Originel expresses the freest vision of Domaine La Doussinière: letting the fruit, terroir and old vines speak without artifice. The 2023 vintage, with its higher proportion of Cabernet Franc, offers a tauter, more structured expression while retaining the freshness and elegance of the cuvée.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking in stainless steel tanks, with around three weeks of maceration. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in concrete tanks until bottling, without oak. This approach prioritises clarity of fruit, freshness and the natural expression of both grape varieties.

Tasting

Food pairings

Duck breast, grilled meats, lamb, roast poultry, lightly spiced dishes and mature cheeses.

Ageing potential

Enjoy now or cellar for a few years for a more mellow expression. Ageing potential: 3 to 6 years.

Serving

Serving temperature: 16 to 18°C. Aeration before tasting will help the wine open up.