vendredi 29 novembre 2019

Champagne Cattier - Brut Renaissance Premier Cru 2009

Guide VERON des Champagnes 2019

(around 45 euros per bottle)

Refined bottle, emblematic of the brand.

Aspect:

Pale gold, crystal-clear.

Very fine bubbles.

Fine bead of bubbles.

Nose:

Generous and sensual, reinforced by the long period between disgorgement and shipment (3 to 6 months).

The fragrances of candied red and black fruits take us, driven by delicate spirituous touches, delicious characteristic signs of the black varietals (33% of Pinot Noir and 33% of Meunier).

Later, the nose reveals all its elegance with heady touches of white fruits, citrus fruits, apricot and grape, supported by an iodized breath, signatures of the Chardonnay (34%).

Palate:

Bright vitality at the opening, lively and deep thanks to the selection of the first juices during the soft pressing of the grapes, enhanced by the vibrant minerality.

The maturity is revealed, obtained by 8 years of patient ageing on laths of the bottles and highlighted by the judicious dosage with 7 g/L of sugar added at disgorgement.

Dense finish, punctuated by subtle spices (pepper, liquorice and cinnamon).

Endless length on the palate.

With this cuvée Brut Renaissance Premier Cru 2009, Alexandre Cattier was able to accompany with talent the meeting of the three champenois varietals to offer us a joyful interpretation of this beautiful year 2009.
To taste from aperitif to meal, with a walnut of sweetbread glazed with citrus fruits juices, for example. 

Wine growers in Chigny-les-Roses since 1625, the Cattier family continues his endless quest for excellence since the production of the first bottles in 1916 by Jean Cattier (father). The 33 hectares vineyard composed of the three champenois varietals, mainly established in the Premiers Crus of the Mountain of Reims, is cultivated with the greatest care, following the example of Le Clos du Moulin with 2.20 hectares, first Clos of Champagne acquired in 1951, cultivated with horse and vinified separately. Around 600,000 bottles of rare champagnes are thus crafted and shipped each year in over 80 countries.

Champagne Cattier
6/11 rue Dom Pérignon
BP15
51 500 Chigny-les-Roses
Tel.: +33 (0)3 26 03 42 11