Clos du Moulin Brut 1er Cru

The Clos du Moulin is Cattier's flagship and comes exclusively from a single plot, after which the cuvée is named. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay each contribute half. Every year three vintages are selected for quality and ageing potential and blended together. The cuvée matures for eight years in the cellar, and the dosage is 6 g/l. Every bottle is numbered, so quantities remain correspondingly small.

In the glass, the very fine perlage stands out. The nose is elegant, with citrus fruit, dried apricots and white chocolate. On the palate, fresh lemon sits alongside red fruit, and the finish fades out with toasty notes. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass, where the aromas can open up. At the table it pairs with lamb, lobster or soft cheese, and it belongs on the table for special occasions.