We're excited to share one of France's most historic and overlooked sparkling wines. The 2024 Domaine Rosier Cuvée Jean-Philippe Blanquette de Limoux delivers fine bubbles, vibrant fruit and traditional-method complexity while offering the kind of exceptional value that is increasingly difficult to find in French sparkling wine.
Blanquette de Limoux is widely considered the oldest sparkling wine in the world, with records showing that monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire were producing it as early as 1531. Like Champagne, it undergoes a secondary fermentation inside the bottle, followed by extended aging on the lees to develop its bubbles, texture and complexity.
What sets Blanquette apart is Mauzac, Limoux's distinctive local grape. Known for its fresh orchard-fruit and floral character, Mauzac gives these wines a personality all their own-bright and refreshing, yet generous enough to enjoy throughout a meal.
Domaine Rosier's story began in 1982, when the family left its native Champagne and settled in Villelongue-d'Aude. After restructuring the vineyards, the estate produced its first cuvée in 1983: just 600 bottles. Today, Domaine Rosier specializes in Blanquette and Crémant de Limoux, combining its Champagne roots with the grapes and terroirs of southern France.
The Cuvée Jean-Philippe comes from hillsides west of Limoux, near the ancient village of Villelongue-d'Aude. Situated around 300 meters above sea level, these vineyards experience a temperate, ocean-influenced climate that encourages later ripening and preserves freshness and aromatic intensity.
Pale gold with a stream of fine, regular bubbles, the 2024 opens with expressive aromas of Williams pear and honeysuckle. The palate is lively and full, revealing toasted bread and a delicate touch of honey before finishing smooth, balanced and refreshingly crisp.
The cuvée's quality has also been recognized with a Gold Medal at the 2026 Concours Général Agricole, while the Guide Hachette des Vins 2026 praised its generous orchard-fruit character and distinctly Mauzac-driven finish.
Serve it well chilled as an aperitif or pair it with oysters, shellfish, ceviche, lighter fish dishes or creamy cheeses. For Champagne lovers ready to discover something new, the 2024 Domaine Rosier Cuvée Jean-Philippe offers history, character and serious sparkling-wine value in every bottle.
A lively and expressive blanquette with aromas of Williams pear, honeysuckle, toasted bread and a touch of honey. Full-bodied and well-rounded on the palate, with fine, persistent bubbles and plenty of fresh orchard-fruit character. Smooth and balanced, with a lovely, distinctly Mauzac-driven finish. Drink now.
Blanquette de Limoux is widely considered the oldest sparkling wine in the world, with records showing that monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire were producing it as early as 1531. Like Champagne, it undergoes a secondary fermentation inside the bottle, followed by extended aging on the lees to develop its bubbles, texture and complexity.
What sets Blanquette apart is Mauzac, Limoux's distinctive local grape. Known for its fresh orchard-fruit and floral character, Mauzac gives these wines a personality all their own-bright and refreshing, yet generous enough to enjoy throughout a meal.
Domaine Rosier's story began in 1982, when the family left its native Champagne and settled in Villelongue-d'Aude. After restructuring the vineyards, the estate produced its first cuvée in 1983: just 600 bottles. Today, Domaine Rosier specializes in Blanquette and Crémant de Limoux, combining its Champagne roots with the grapes and terroirs of southern France.
The Cuvée Jean-Philippe comes from hillsides west of Limoux, near the ancient village of Villelongue-d'Aude. Situated around 300 meters above sea level, these vineyards experience a temperate, ocean-influenced climate that encourages later ripening and preserves freshness and aromatic intensity.
Pale gold with a stream of fine, regular bubbles, the 2024 opens with expressive aromas of Williams pear and honeysuckle. The palate is lively and full, revealing toasted bread and a delicate touch of honey before finishing smooth, balanced and refreshingly crisp.
The cuvée's quality has also been recognized with a Gold Medal at the 2026 Concours Général Agricole, while the Guide Hachette des Vins 2026 praised its generous orchard-fruit character and distinctly Mauzac-driven finish.
Serve it well chilled as an aperitif or pair it with oysters, shellfish, ceviche, lighter fish dishes or creamy cheeses. For Champagne lovers ready to discover something new, the 2024 Domaine Rosier Cuvée Jean-Philippe offers history, character and serious sparkling-wine value in every bottle.
A lively and expressive blanquette with aromas of Williams pear, honeysuckle, toasted bread and a touch of honey. Full-bodied and well-rounded on the palate, with fine, persistent bubbles and plenty of fresh orchard-fruit character. Smooth and balanced, with a lovely, distinctly Mauzac-driven finish. Drink now.