Dubonnet Rouge 75cl, 14.8%

Description

Dubonnet Rouge 75cl, 14.8% is a classic French wine-based aperitif with a long history dating back to 1846. Created by Joseph Dubonnet, it became famous for combining red wine, herbs, spices and quinine bitterness in a smooth, bittersweet drinking style.

This Rouge expression is rich, aromatic and easy to enjoy, with red fruit, orange peel, herbal spice, gentle bitterness and soft sweetness. It is often described as a quinquina-style aperitif, making it suitable both for sipping before a meal and for mixing in classic cocktails.

Bottled at 14.8% in the 75cl format, Dubonnet Rouge is versatile and approachable. Serve it chilled over ice with a slice of lemon or orange, mix it with lemonade or bitter lemon, or use it with gin in a classic Dubonnet cocktail.

Why Choose Dubonnet Rouge 75cl, 14.8%

This bottle stands out because it offers a timeless French aperitif style with a balance of sweetness, fruit, herbs and quinine bitterness. It is lighter than spirits, richer than many dry aperitifs and very easy to serve.

For drinkers, it offers red berries, orange peel, herbs, spice, coffee-like depth and gentle bitter freshness. For cocktails, it works beautifully with gin, citrus, soda, lemonade or bitter lemon.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for customers looking for a classic French aperitif with red fruit, herbs and gentle bitterness.

It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy wine-based aperitifs, vermouth-style drinks, quinquina bitterness, citrus peel, soft spice and smooth sweetness.

It is also ideal for pre-dinner serving, simple drinks over ice, gin cocktails, spritz-style serves, charcuterie, cheese boards and relaxed aperitif moments.

Product Details

Product Name: Dubonnet.

Category: Wine-Based Aperitif / Quinquina-Style Aperitif.

Producer: Dubonnet.

Country: France.

Style: Rouge aperitif.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 14.8%.

Base: Red wine blended with herbs and spices.

Key Character: Quinine bitterness, citrus, herbs, spice and red fruit.

Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled, over ice, with lemon or orange, mixed with lemonade or bitter lemon, or with gin in cocktails.

Packaging: Bottle only, as shown in the supplied product image.

Bottle Count: Standard release, no limited bottle count applies.

Collector’s Note

Dubonnet Rouge is not a numbered collector release, but it has strong historical appeal because it is one of the most recognisable French aperitifs. Its identity dates back to 1846 and remains closely linked with classic aperitif culture, quinine-based drinks and traditional cocktail service.

This is a bottle to enjoy for heritage, versatility and flavour rather than long-term collecting. It is especially useful for customers building a home bar with classic aperitifs, vermouth-style drinks and cocktail ingredients.