The Delicious Cattier Champagne: 8 Exquisite Bottles, Prices, Food Pairings

The prestigious Cattier Champagne is a family-owned Champagne house in the charming village of Chigny les Rose in the ancient Champagne region (between Reims and Epernay.)

This Champagne house has remained an independent family enterprise since its inception in 1625 and has been crafting exceptional wines since 1918.

In 2006, the winery sold the first bottles of its Armand de Brignac range.

Let’s explore everything about this Champagne house - the top Cattier Champagne bottles, the exotic Champagne styles, food pairings, and winemaking techniques.

The Exotic Champagne Styles of Cattier Champagne

Cattier Champagne has two exotic collections - Premier Cru vintages and Traditional Vintages, that reflect the prestigious terroir of Montagne de Reims.

A. Premier Cru Vintages

• Clos du Moulin: Made from the fruit of Clos du Moulin parcel (the secret of the oldest prestige Champagne wines)
• Clos du Moulin Rosé: The Clos du Moulin Rosé Champagne has extremely fine bubbles.
• Brut Premier Cru: An elegant and well-structured Champagne
• Brut Blanc de Blancs: This Chardonnay wine is characterized by its fresh, fruit-forward personality and a well-rounded finish.
• Brut Rosé: Known for its stunning aromatic complexity
• Brut Blanc de Noirs: Primarily made from Montagne de Reims’ Pinot Meunier
• Brut Nature Premier Cru: Has an intense fruit-forward personality
• Brut Millésimé 2012 Premier Cru: This dry Champagne has brilliant depth and elegance - thanks to slow aging.
• Saphir Premier Cru: A Pinot-dominated fresh and fruity wine

B. Traditional Cuvees

Cattier Champagne has four traditional Cuvees:

• Raw Icône: This sparkling wine is a blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes.
• Raw Quartz: Made from the fruit of 20 cru vineyards
• Dry Cattier: The Dry Cattier Champagne is made from 80% Pinot Noir and Meunier and 20% Chardonnay grapes.
• Dry Rosé: Made from the fruit of twenty different Crus

8 Best Cattier Champagne Bottles to Buy In 2023

Here are 8 fine Cattier Champagne bottles that you need to try.

1. Cattier Clos du Moulin Premier Cru Brut Rosé ($110)

The nose is fruity with fresh strawberry and lemon notes. The palate has ripe raspberry, strawberry, and sweet orange peel notes.

2. Cattier Clos du Moulin Premier Cru Brut ($98)

This Champagne has harmonious mirabelle plum, orchard fruit, and lemon aromas. The palate has peach and citrus notes. 

3. 2009 Cattier Premier Cru Brut Millesime ($87)

Walnut and toasted almond aromas dominate the nose, while the palate consists of black cherry and plum notes.

4. 2002 Cattier Premier Cru Brut Millesime ($70)

This vintage wine consists of fresh dough, biscuits, apricot, peach, and pear aromas.

5. 2003 Cattier Premier Cru Brut Millesime ($69)

This vintage Champagne has fruity aromas and a lasting finish.

6. Cattier Brut Absolu ($69)

This Champagne bottle opens with apple, peach, apricot, and tropical fruit aromas mixed with floral, fresh brioche bread, and vineyard peach notes. 

7. Cattier 'Red Kiss' Premier Cru Brut Rose ($65)

This gorgeous bottle of Rose Champagne opens with aromas of red berries, blackcurrant, brioche bread, and strawberry. The palate has a citrus finish.

8. Cattier Premier Cru Brut Millesime ($63)

This Champagne has intense peach, apricot, cherry, and citrus aromas. The palate has a gorgeous buttered pastry taste.

Delicious Food pairings With Cattier Champagne

The superior taste of Cattier Champagne pairs perfectly with duck à l’orange, foie gras, a wild mushroom risotto, or white meat.

It also makes an exquisite pair with hard cheeses.

Cattier Champagne’s Vineyards and Winemaking

The Cattier family primarily owns premier cru vineyards that stretch across 20 hectares. It consists of three traditional vine varieties - Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. 

Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier provide the structure and fruit flavors, while Chardonnay provides finesse.

After a long winemaking process, the wines are taken to the Champagne Cattier’s cellars for aging.

The Champagnes age for at least four years in 30 metres deep Cattier’s cellars that maintain the perfect aging conditions.

Enjoy the Fascinating Flavors of Champagnes

A fruity and elegant bottle of Cattier Champagne would be perfect for casual brunches and celebrations. 

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