Joseph Cattin, Voegtlinshoffen

JACQUES CATTIN JUNIOR
JACQUES CATTIN JUNIOR

The Cattin family arrived in Voegtlinshoffen, a small village famous for its wines since the Middle-Ages, in 1720. The tradition of father working with son has been passed down through the generations ever since. Today, the estate is run by Jacques senior and Jacques junior, who joined his father in 2007. Both continue to be closely associated in the winemaking process. With a total of 60 hectares under their control, this is one of the largest family-run estates in Alsace.

Voegtlinshoffen itself is located around five kilometres south of Colmar and as a commune has 87 hectares under vine, of which one-quarter are classified as Grand Cru Hatschbourg, which it shares with the neighbouring village of Hattstadt. Historically noted for the quality of its Muscat, the variety appears to thrive in the heavy clay soils. The reputation was somewhat consolidated in the late 20th Century, with Joseph Cattin (1882 – 1963), being known locally as the ‘King of Muscat’.

In addition to Muscat, the Cattin’s also have Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris planted, with a significant five hectares overall.

There are around 20 other growers with holdings in the Hatschbourg (with an average of one hectare apiece) although much of the production gets sold to the co-operatives or négociant houses. Between the growers there has been a twenty year agreement which prevents the spraying of herbicides and insecticides within the Grand Cru and there is a self-imposed 55hl/ha limit on the yields, which is considerably lower than that permitted in Alsace generally.

The south-east facing slopes are located at 330 metres altitude, with deep, well-drained soils that deliver powerful, concentrated wines. From the small village of Steinbach, in the southern-most part of the region, comes a single vineyard Pinot Noir, grown on iron-rich soils. Such is the quality of the fruit, the Cattin’s built a separate cellar to accommodate the grapes, along with their increasingly important sparkling wine production.

Although relatively unknown in the UK, Crémant d’Alsace is becoming an increasingly important part of Alsace’s future. At around 1.2 million bottles per year, Joseph Cattin is the largest private producer, working with over 100 family producers on long-term contracts to fulfil their growing demand.

Although not certified, the Cattin’s work organically in all of their own vineyards.

www.cattin.fr

Crémant d’Alsace

NV Crémant d’Alsace Brut pack shot fiche
NV Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé fiche
2007 Crémant d’Alsace Brut Grand Cuvée Brut fiche
NV Crémant d’Alsace Brut Cuvée ‘Emotion’ Brut pack shot fiche

Blends

Cuvée Noble N°2 fiche
Pinot Duo packshot fiche

Tradition

2013 Tradition (Edelzwicker) pack shot
2013 Sylvaner
2013 Pinot Blanc fiche
2013 Riesling fiche
2013 Muscat
2013 Pinot Gris fiche
2013 Gewurztraminer fiche

Reserve

2013 Sylvaner Reserve fiche
2013 Pinot Blanc Reserve fiche
2013 Riesling Reserve fiche
2013 Muscat Reserve fiche
2013 Pinot Gris Reserve fiche
2013 Gewurztraminer Reserve fiche

Riesling Lieu-dit

2014 Riesling ‘Elsbourg’ pack shot fiche
2012 Riesling ‘Pur de Roche’ pack shot fiche

Grand Cru

2012 Riesling Grand Cru Hatschbourg fiche
2013 Riesling Grand Cru Hatschbourg
2012 Muscat Grand Cru Hatschbourg
2013 Muscat Grand Cru Hatschbourg fiche 2013
2012 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hatschbourg fiche
2013 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hatschbourg
2013 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hatschbourg fiche

Vendanges Tardives/SGN

2011 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives
2007 Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives
2007 Pinot Gris Sélection des Grains Nobles (50cl)

Pinot Noir

2013 Pinot Noir fiche
2013 Pinot Noir Reserve
2011 Pinot Noir ‘Steinbach’ fiche