In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemon, biscuit

Palate: yellow apple, lemon, salted brioche, fine bead

Maison Cattin (Voegtlinshoffen) Cremant Jacques Cattin, an accessible Pinot-family blend with longer lees ageing than the basic tier.

What it pairs with

  • Aperitif
    Brisk traditional-method bubbles for an aperitif occasion.
  • Oysters
    Bone-dry bubbles for raw shellfish.
  • Bretzel Find bretzel on TableJourney →
    Salt and brioche; classic Alsace bar pairing.

How to serve Maison Cattin Cremant Jacques Cattin

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Aperitif, Oysters, Bretzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Maison Cattin in Voegtlinshoffen is a family producer-negociant; their Cremant Jacques Cattin is the flagship traditional-method bubbly with longer lees ageing.

  1. 1995 — Cremant Jacques Cattin becomes a fixture of the range

Facts

Producer
Maison Cattin
Grapes
Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling
Classification
Cremant d Alsace AOC
Oak
Tirage on lees 24 to 36 months
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 16 to 24 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Maison Cattin Cremant Jacques Cattin

What does Maison Cattin Cremant Jacques Cattin taste like?

On the nose, green apple, white peach, lemon, biscuit. On the palate, yellow apple, lemon, salted brioche, fine bead. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Maison Cattin (Voegtlinshoffen) Cremant Jacques Cattin, an accessible Pinot-family blend with longer lees ageing than the basic tier.

When should I drink Maison Cattin Cremant Jacques Cattin?

Drink 2-6 from disgorgement. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Maison Cattin Cremant Jacques Cattin?

Aperitif is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters and Bretzel. Brisk traditional-method bubbles for an aperitif occasion.

What grapes are in Maison Cattin Cremant Jacques Cattin?

The blend is Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling. The wine is classified as Cremant d Alsace AOC.

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