Alexandre Filaine Cuvee Speciale Brut, Champagne, France (2022-2021) Guillaume Gilles upland from the ancient city

upland from the ancient city of Álcamo in the province of Trapani

a delicate touch of almond cream

This wine bears the name of a witch who was tried in Castel Noarna in the 17th century

where cooler conditions and compact clay soils lend lift

Rocky soil with little clay

Alexandre Filaine Cuvee Speciale Brut, Champagne, France (2022-2021) Guillaume Gilles upland from the ancient cityAlexandre Filaine is the personal label of Fabrice Gass, who until just a few years ago was a longtime winemaker at Bollinger. Fabrice uses only organic practices in his vineyards, however due to his parcels all being relatively small, spread out and surrounded by multiple other growers who do not farm organically his wines fall under the lutte raisone label. Small amounts of sulfur is the only things he applies to his vineyards. The winemaking here