Our selection of articles and critiques in 2010
Fine Champagne Magazine / International
The 100 best Champagnes for 2010 :
Cattier Brut 1er cru : 90/100
"A deep golden yellow colour with green tints. Rich and toasty. Superbly smooth with tropical fruit, brioche and biscuit aromas. Dry, fruity and complex."
Clos du Moulin Brut 1er cru : 92/100
"A pale golden yellow colour. A complex ripe apple, pepper and apricot nose. Dense and soft. Dry. A youthful wine full of character."
Wine of the Weekend / Canada / December 2010
Cattier Brut 1er cru : 92/100
"An amber golden colour. Delicate floral and apple aromas with hints of citrus fruit, dried fruit and brioche. A light, creamy foam. Refined and elegant."
Vinum / Switzerland / December 2010
Cattier Brut 1er cru 2003 : 15.5/20
"Rich and ripe. Patisserie, butter, vanilla and cinnamon aromas. Fruity and full on the palate. An eellent Champagne with dishes that have no acidity."
Cattier Brut Blanc de Noirs : 16/20
"Delightfully restrained ripe red berry aromas. Well-balanced and delicate on the palate. Fruity, creamy, exceptionally elegant for a Blanc de Noirs."
Clos du Moulin Brut 1er cru : 16/20
"Powerful, spicy aromas with excellent aromatic persistence, harmonious, mellow aromas."
Drink Business / New Zealand / December 2010
Cattier Brut Antique 1er cru
"Impressive from the outset, magnificently scented. Fresh and floral with yeasty aromas due to the high proportion of Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay adds a creamy touch to the palate."
Cattier Brut Blanc de Noirs
"Creamy, smooth, full and robust. Subtle and powerful. A delightful balance between freshness and unctuousness."
2010 guide to the 99 best Champagne Houses / Italy
Our House was selected for this prestigious guide with 3 cuvées :
Cattier Brut 1er cru
Cattier Blanc de Blancs 1er cru
Clos du Moulin Brut 1er cru
Champagne & Burgundia : 2010 Champagnes / Hungary
Cattier Brut Blanc de Noirs : 85/100
Cattier Brut 1er cru : 8/100
Clos du Moulin Brut 1er cru : 90/100
Vinothèque Magazine / Japan / December 2010
One of the selected Champagne Houses
Guide Veron / France / December 2010
Cattier Brut Absolu
"A pale gold colour. Fine bubbles. An iodized, subtly aniseed nose. Hints of brioche, lemon, grapefruit and tropical fruit. Full and sensual on the palate with cherry and damson aromas. Long finish. A superbly attractive, surprising Champagne. As an aperitif, or with seafood or a red berry dessert."
Clos du Moulin Brut 1er cru
"A golden yellow colour. Fine bubbles. An open nose of a rare intensity. Butter and brioche aromas, delicately toasted and superbly mature. Pear, damson and prune aromas on the nose. Citrus fruit on the palate, with an acidulous, refreshing finish of impressive length."
