This iconic cuvée from Cattier perfectly embodies the estate’s generous and indulgent style. Made primarily from Pinot Meunier grapes sourced from the Premier Crus of the Montagne de Reims, notably the villages of Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses, and Rilly-la-Montagne, it combines vibrant fruit, fullness, and freshness in a particularly accessible and refined profile. Aged for over three years in the cellar before disgorgement, the cuvée develops beautiful complexity while retaining a very pure expression of the fruit. The moderate dosage of 7.5 g/L harmoniously complements the wine’s natural balance without masking its tension.
The color is a brilliant light yellow-gold, enlivened by fine, dynamic effervescence. The delicate, regular stream of bubbles immediately conveys a sense of freshness and elegance. The nose is expressive and generous from the very first moment. Delicious notes of slightly spiced biscuit, evoking speculoos and brioche, intertwine with delicate floral aromas of acacia and white flowers. Upon aeration, the bouquet gains depth with nuances of fresh fig, ripe plum, and stewed yellow fruits, enhanced by a subtle hint of honey. The attack on the palate is lively and precise, carried by a creamy, perfectly integrated mousse. The wine quickly reveals a full-bodied, enveloping texture with successive flavors of white peach, apricot, and ripe citrus. The mid-palate then gains complexity with notes of fresh hazelnut, light almond, and acacia honey, while deeper hints of blackcurrant and black cherry add depth and richness. The finish, long and harmonious, retains a lovely freshness despite the wine’s overall aromatic richness. The balance between vinous character, fruit, and structure gives rise to a particularly alluring champagne, at once approachable, elegant, and intensely flavorful.
