Alexandre Filaine Brut "SP" Cuvee

Wine Type: Champagne
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France
Region: Montagne de Reims
Producer: Champagne Alexandre Filaine
Winemaker: Fabrice Gass
Vineyard: Estate fruit from Damery, organically farmed
Soil: Chalky clay-limestone
Aging: Aged 6 years on the lees in bottle; partial vinification in old Burgundy barrels
Farming: Organic (practicing)
Alcohol: ~12.0%

Tasting Note:
This is artisan Champagne at its finest—complex, expressive, and deeply personal. Rich aromas of baked apple, brioche, white flowers, and hazelnut give way to a textured, mineral-laced palate. The Pinot Noir lends structure and red fruit depth, while Chardonnay adds tension and Meunier contributes a subtle spice. Long aging on the lees brings creaminess and depth, yet the wine remains fresh, focused, and finely tuned. A Champagne that drinks far above its price, handcrafted in tiny quantities with care in every detail.

Food Pairings:
Versatile and layered—serve with oysters, aged Comté, roast chicken, or mushroom pâté. Also excellent with truffle popcorn or simply on its own to start (or end) a special evening.

About the Producer:
Alexandre Filaine is the micro-estate of Fabrice Gass, cellar master at Champagne Henriot by day and passionate vigneron by night. Working just 1 hectare in Damery, Fabrice produces tiny amounts of Champagne using traditional tools, neutral barrels, and long lees aging. His wines are soulful, textured, and uncompromising—crafted with patience and intention from start to finish.