Alexandre Filaine
Alexandre Filaine - Champagne 'Cuvée Speciale' cl75
| Notes for purchase | Wine available in limited quantities. |
| Description | Small and now glorious reality guided by the expert hands of the vigneron Fabrice Gass . In Damery in the heart of the Marne Valley he owns his hectare and a half of vineyard. Part of the grapes are sold the others are destined for a production initially thought for himself and a few acquaintances. Today the production is about 5/6000 bottles divided into 3 labels, 600 of which are destined for the Italian market. Fabrice Gass worked for 27 years at Maison Bollinger (a maison from which he obtains disused tonneaux which he uses for his own production). A conscious and environmentally friendly approach to viticulture despite not having any certification. Champagne Brut sans année by Alexandre Filaine, his great classic, the usual blend for this wine is composed of 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier. Fabrice Gass' style is unmistakable but with this Champagne he has further improved the parameter of freshness making it practically irresistible! Maybe perfect?! Produced in approximately 3000 bottles and some magnums. |
| Grapes used | P inot Noir 45%, Chardonnay 30%, Pinot Meunier 25%. |
| Winemaking technique | Composed of the three classic Champagne grape varieties. Assembly of one harvest with the addition of approximately 20% of vins de réserve. Three years on the lees and dosage between 5 and 6 gr/lt. Vinification in old barrels from Bollinger, the oldest dating back to 1937, hand-riddling, degorgement à la voée, minimal use of sulphites and no filtration. |
| Origin and Name | France - Damery - Vallée de la Marne Rive Droite Champagne AOC |
| Organoleptic examination |
Mature and creamy Champagne. Fresh, taut, bright and energetic nose, with the right oxidative style. It has notes of red fruit, citrus, dry pastry, fine minerality and a hint of wood that never flows into boisé. Crisp mouth as it knows how to blend the ripe fruit, citrus and refreshing and vibrant acidity. Salty and very fresh finish. |
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| Notes | Contains Sulphites |