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Cattier Blanc de Noirs

Cattier Blanc de Noirs — Fri, 03 Sep 10 14:06:22 +1200

Arriving early November. Call now to secure your order. Gift Box not included.

A truly magnificent Champagne which is the 'dark horse' of the Cattier range, proving to be a real eye-opener with the Champagne connoisseur. Made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier. The bottle appropriately conveys the richness of this straw coloured Champagne, which provides hints of raspberry and violets. This distinct, yet complex, Champagne presents a full-bodied taste and partners well with red meat, game and fish as well as foods that are spicy, savoury or sweet.

Cattier Clos du Moulin

Cattier Clos du Moulin — Tue, 10 Aug 10 18:45:39 +1200

Cattier Gift Box with 2 Glasses

Cattier Gift Box with 2 Glasses — Sat, 14 Aug 10 22:38:30 +1200

Arriving November 1st.
There really are limited numbers of this strikingly presented pack from Champagne Cattier. Rated around the world as The Best Value Champagne with 2 Cattier branded glasses, this is a great gift that truly over-delivers. I'm told this could easily retail at $140+ and be called a bargain at that. Please secure your orders now to avoid immense disappointment as these will go fast.

Cattier Brut Antique Premier Cru

Cattier Brut Antique Premier Cru — Sat, 24 Jul 10 18:50:38 +1200

45% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, and 25% Chardonnay, this is aged for up to three years. This golden-coloured, non-vintage Champagne is extremely big on flavour and will not disappoint. Flavours of brioche bread and dried fruits and despite the age on the blend, there’s no sense of nuttiness. It starts off dry and opens up with just a touch of sweetness the more you drink it. Outstanding with food, especially pork or poultry.

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Methuselah 6ltr

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Methuselah 6ltr — Tue, 23 Feb 10 13:09:30 +1300

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Jeroboam 3ltr

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Jeroboam 3ltr — Tue, 23 Feb 10 13:07:50 +1300

Cattier Visit March 2009

Cattier Visit March 2009 — Wed, 10 Feb 10 22:32:19 +1300

In March 2009 I spent 2 weeks in Champagne at the luxurious accommodation so generously offered to me at the Cattier Home in Chigny Le Roses in Champagne, just outside the main city of Reims. I was treated to the most amazing hospitality and the finest Champagne that anyone could ask for. I also was most honoured to have a personal tour around the cellars and winery by the man himself, the finest gentleman you will ever meet, Mr Jean-Jacques CATTIER.

On my stay at Cattier, it confirmed to me that Cattier are about two things. "Quality of the Wine and the people who are behind it." Which brings me instantly to Cattier's main man, Philippe BIENVENU. He has been with Cattier since 1995. We have been communicating for many years by phone and email, which has been great, but once we met in person, Philippe and I 'instantly' connected, as well as with his wonderful staff. I felt like I was 'home'. I am most thankful to him and everyone at Cattier for our most memorable stay. I miss them so much and will always feel like family to me. I can not wait to see them again.

Ben Naden
New Zealand Agent for Champagne Cattier

The cellars of Cattier Champagne are one of the deepest in Champagne. They have been dug on 3 levels and their vaults represent 3 different architecture styles: Gothic, Roman and Renaissance. Without a guide, one would quickly get lost!

It takes 119 steps – more than 30 meters underground, where the temperature is constantly less than 10C.

While there, the various wines in the range are subjected to long established traditional techniques, including 'remuage', a process for sifting out the sediment that collects in the bottlenecks, that involves turning each bottle slightly by hand every day over the course of a month.

After this has been completed, the bottles are partially frozen and the sediment is ejected in a process called disgorging. At this stage a liqueur, made according to a secret family formula, is added.

Cattier Blanc de Blancs Les Roses

Cattier Blanc de Blancs Les Roses — Thu, 29 Jul 10 15:44:00 +1200

Made from 100% Chardonnay, this is gold in colour with green reflections. Fine, floral and citrus on the nose with flavours of fresh, fine, white fruits, dried apricots and vanilla. A 'living' and light Champagne. Ideal as an apéritif or serve with seafood and fish.

Cattier Brut Saphir

Cattier Brut Saphir — Thu, 02 Sep 10 14:50:57 +1200

80% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with 20% Chardonnay. An intricate silver-thread cage holds a gleaming blue bottle which stores this gold/amber Champagne. Blue Saphir emits the hints of flowers and white citrus fruits that provide a lasting fresh fig taste, and is best served as an aperitif with cocktails or hours d'oeuvres.

Cattier Brut Rose Red Kiss

Cattier Brut Rose Red Kiss — Fri, 06 Aug 10 17:27:12 +1200

Made from 90% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with 10% Chardonnay this is the perfect gift. Presented in an eye-catching red bottle and ornate gold-thread cage, this fresh, full-bodied salmon hued champagne has aromas of cherry, strawberry and blackberry. Red Kiss is perfectly paired with poultry, white meat and blue cheese.

Cattier Blanc de Noirs with Velvet Gift Box

Cattier Blanc de Noirs with Velvet Gift Box — Tue, 24 Aug 10 11:48:37 +1200

A truly magnificent Champagne which is the 'dark horse' of the Cattier range, proving to be a real eye-opener with the Champagne connoisseur.
Made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier, the elegant black case gives way to an equally sleek, noir tinged bottle with silver accents. The bottle appropriately conveys the richness of this straw coloured Champagne, which provides hints of raspberry and violets. This distinct, yet complex, Champagne presents a full-bodied taste and partners well with red meat, game and fish as well as foods that are spicy, savoury or sweet.

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut Rose

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut Rose — Fri, 30 Jul 10 19:24:51 +1200

Best Buy and 4 1/2 Stars in the November 2009 issue of Cuisine. Only one of 2 to get a Best Buy. Cuisine says... "This direct, satisfying wine shows why Cattier consistently impresses our tasters. Attractive strawberry and cherry fruit characters and a crisp, elegant palate. Fine and long in the mouth, it has a hint of sweetness nicely balanced by zippy acidity. Try with chicken liver mousse."
Also at a recent tasting of the English magazine Wine & Spirit, which brought together nearly 60 Rosé Champagnes, Cattier Brut Rose Premier Cru was ranked in 4th place!

Cattier Vintage Premier Cru 2002

Cattier Vintage Premier Cru 2002 — Thu, 29 Jul 10 14:20:00 +1200

We tried this next to another top rated brand of Vintage 2002 Champagne that was nearly twice the price and the quality was very similar, and for the price, a whole lot better. This should be on the shelf at $150+ and a Vintage Champagne under $100 is absolutely unheard of these days.
Produced from a blending of 2/3 Pinot & 1/3 Chardonnay, this Champagne is characterised by its aromas of brioche bread, dried fruits with some notes of red fruits and caramel. Grab it now before the price increases. A masterpiece.

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV 375ml

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV 375ml — Fri, 14 May 10 14:46:47 +1200

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Magnum 1.5 litre

Champagne Cattier Premier Cru Brut NV Magnum 1.5 litre — Fri, 03 Sep 10 11:46:30 +1200