The story goes back all the way to 1625, and probably even further, when the Cattier family first started planting vines in Chigny-les-Roses, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims.
Fast-forward to 1916, when Jean Cattier returned to Chigny-les-Roses as a wounded veteran of the Great War.The city of Reims was under siege by the German Army, shaken by an onslaught of ar tiller y shells which would destroy 60% of the city. Champagne traders tr...
The Champagne wine region includes 320 villages, 17 of which are labelled Grand Cru and 42 are Premier Cru. These prestigious villages are located in the historic centre of Champagne: the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. Grand Cru and Premier Cru represent known and renowned terroirs which are highly prized by cellar-masters. They are appreciated for their finesse, their delicacy and the consistent high qualit...
Most of Cattier’s cellars are located underneath the family estate in Rilly-la-Montagne, where we can store some two million bottles.These cellarsare more than a century and a half old, and still bear the traces of those who sheltered there to escape the bombs of the Second World War. During the height of the Cold War in the 1960’s, the country’s most senior generals came to visit the cellars. In the event of a nuclear war, they could have bee...
Here are some tips to help you serve your Champagne :
How do I chill Champagne ?
To obtain the ideal serving temperature (between 6 and 8°C), place the bottle in an ice bucket for half an hour. Or more simply, place the bottle in the refrigerator the previous evening.
If you are really far-sighted, you’ll always have a bottle of Champagne Cattier in your fridge.
What sort of glasses should I choose ?
Choose a flute or a tulip-sha...
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