Cattier Brut Blanc De Blancs 1er Cru
12,5% Vol
The Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is Cattier’s most iconic champagne. It is made solely from our nine favourite villages (mostly Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses and Rilly-la-Montagne). A true reflection of its terroir, the Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Cattier is characterised by its fresh, fruit-forward personality and well-rounded finish. Cattier’s iconic Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is a 100% Chardonnay champagne, blending 46% reserve wines and aged over three years on lees.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Taste
Flavours of peach, apricot and pear, and notes of lemon and rich pastry.
Nose
Aromas of vanilla and acacia flowers and notes of fig.
Colour
Pale gold colour
Fact Sheet
Alcohol %
12,5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Champagne
Vintage
NV
Producer
Cattier
Food Matching
Food Matching
Perfect as an aperitif with seafood, the Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru also pairs elegantly with richer dishes like sole meunière, creamy turbot, or aged cheeses such as goat’s cheese and brie.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
DRINKS BUSINESS GLOBAL WINE MASTERS 2024 : Master (97+)
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE 2024 : 90/100
GAULT & MILLAU 2024 : 93/100
GILBERT & GAILLARD 2024 : 92/100
EL GUIA MELANDO DEL CHAMPAGNE 2023 : 90/100
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews