Cattier Brut Blanc De Noir

Cattier Brut Blanc De Noir is a 750ml Premier Cru Champagne made entirely from dark-skinned grapes at 12.5% ABV. A gold medal winner at both the Vinalies Internationales and The Global Masters competitions, this cuvée draws from nine Premier Cru terroirs across the Montagne de Reims, delivering a vinous, red-fruit-driven expression that stands apart from typical Brut blends.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12.5%  |  Origin: Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France  |  Blanc de Noirs (70% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier)  |  Producer: Champagne Cattier

Production & Heritage

Champagne Cattier is a family-owned house based in Chigny-les-Roses, a classified Premier Cru village on the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims. The Brut Blanc de Noir is produced using the traditional method — secondary fermentation in bottle — from a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier sourced across nine distinct Premier Cru parcels. The wine rests on its lees for a minimum of 36 months before disgorgement, finished with a restrained dosage of 6 g/L that keeps the style dry and structured rather than overtly fruity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with dried strawberries and a subtle violet character, layering into graphite minerality and lemon zest. There is a vinous depth underneath, hinting at the Pinot Noir dominance in the blend.

Taste: The entry is zesty and fruit-forward, with red berry and orchard fruit flavors meeting a firm acidic backbone on the mid-palate. James Suckling described it as "medium- to full-bodied with a solid middle palate," noting real Pinot Noir character without excess weight. White fruit notes emerge alongside the red berries as the wine develops across the palate.

Finish: The finish is tight, intense, and impressively long. A gentle warmth lingers alongside persistent fruit and mineral impressions, rewarding patience between sips.

How to Drink Cattier Blanc De Noir

This Champagne shows its full complexity when served slightly below room temperature — around 10–12°C — in a tulip glass that concentrates its aromatic layers. It is equally at home as a standalone aperitif or paired with food. For cocktails, the Blanc de Noir's body and red-fruit profile work well in a French 75, where its vinous weight stands up to gin and lemon; a Champagne Cocktail with an Angostura-soaked sugar cube, which amplifies its spice and mineral notes; or a Kir Royale, where its natural berry character harmonizes beautifully with a small measure of crème de cassis.

Best For

• Hosting an elegant dinner party where guests appreciate wine with real structure and complexity
• Gifting a Champagne enthusiast who already owns the major house labels
• Pairing with a charcuterie or cheese course as a vinous, food-friendly pour
• Celebrating milestones with a gold medal-winning cuvée that sparks genuine conversation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cattier Blanc De Noir taste like? It delivers dried strawberry, red berry, and graphite flavors over a medium- to full-bodied frame, with zesty acidity and a tight, mineral-driven finish. The 70% Pinot Noir dominance gives it a vinous depth uncommon in many Brut Champagnes.

How does Cattier Blanc De Noir compare to Bollinger Special Cuvée? Both are Pinot Noir-dominant Champagnes, but Cattier Blanc de Noir uses exclusively dark-skinned grapes (zero Chardonnay) from Premier Cru sites, resulting in a more intensely vinous, red-fruit-forward profile. Bollinger Special Cuvée includes roughly 15% Chardonnay and sources from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, lending slightly more citrus lift and breadth.

Is Cattier Blanc De Noir good for sipping neat? Absolutely — its 36 months of lees aging produce a layered, complex wine that rewards slow, attentive drinking on its own. A touch of water or ice is unnecessary; simply serve it well chilled.

Where is Cattier Blanc De Noir made? It is produced by Champagne Cattier in Chigny-les-Roses, a Premier Cru village located on the Montagne de Reims in the Champagne region of northern France. The fruit is sourced from nine Premier Cru terroirs within the same sub-region.

What foods pair well with Cattier Blanc De Noir? Its body and acidity pair naturally with charcuterie such as saucisson sec, where the wine's berry notes complement cured-pork richness. Aged Comté cheese echoes the wine's nutty, lees-aged undertones. Pan-seared salmon works well against its structure, roasted duck breast mirrors the Pinot Noir fruit character, and mushroom risotto connects with its earthy, mineral side.

What sizes does Cattier Blanc De Noir come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Cattier Blanc De Noir worth the price? It positions in the mid-premium tier for grower and family-owned Champagne houses, offering Premier Cru fruit, 36 months of lees aging, and international gold medals at a price point below the large prestige houses. For drinkers seeking serious Blanc de Noirs character without a luxury-label surcharge, it represents strong value within its category.

Why Cattier Blanc De Noir?

What distinguishes this cuvée is the combination of nine Premier Cru vineyard sources and a strict dark-grape-only blend — 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier — aged for a full three years on lees before release. That extended aging at a moderate 6 g/L dosage produces a Champagne that is structured and dry enough for the dinner table yet expressive enough to hold attention on its own. Gold medals from both the Vinalies Internationales and The Global Masters validate its quality against broad international competition. In a category where many Blanc de Noirs rely on a single village or heavy dosage to fill out the mid-palate, Cattier's multi-terroir approach and restrained winemaking deliver genuine complexity and length.