Cattier Brut Rosé Premier Cru
75cl
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12.5% Vol
Cattier, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru Rose, is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier & 10% Chardonnay. A blended rosé containing 10% Champagne red wine, a still wine made from old Pinot vines. Recently ranked top 5 in Wine and Spirits Magazine Rose tasting ahead of Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Roederer and many other top crus.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Fresh and robust, with red berry aromas such as cherry & strawberry.
Palate
In the mouth it is fresh and the red berry character shine through leading to a long finish.
Colour
Salmon pink in colour
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier with 10% Chardonnay
Alcohol %
12.5%
Style
Champagne
Estate/Producer
Cattier
Country
France
Region/AOC
Champagne
Vintage
NV
Making Techniques
A blended rosé containing 10% Champagne red wine, a still wine made from old Pinot vines. Dosage of 10 grams of sugar per litre
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Open Preferably within 2 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
Delicious as an aperitif. Compliments fruit dessert, cured meats and cheeses.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Jancis Robinson
2020 - 16/20
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Ranked Top 5 in Wine and Spirits Magazine Rosé tasting.
Wine Enthusiast
2020 - 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