Upon opening I was greeted with a muted nose, something I’ve never experienced with champagne. On the palate however you could feel the acid percolating. I asked the sommelier if she would, please decant. She gave me a “are you sure” look? As with several champagnes this was grand crew Burgundy with bubbles (and not many of them). The nose started to reveal some bread and cider scents . On the palate a perfect balance of fruit and acid that made this way too easy to drink, Impeccable balance. Air pumped this up, but it never caused it to lose its balance. If I were to nitpick I would ask for more length on the finish. I think that will come with more time in the cellar. Ps; I had this with a hamburger..
Upon opening I was greeted with a muted nose, something I’ve never experienced with champagne. On the palate however you could feel the acid percolating. I asked the sommelier if she would, please decant. She gave me a “are you sure” look? As with several champagnes this was grand crew Burgundy with bubbles (and not many of them). The nose started to reveal some bread and cider scents . On the palate a perfect balance of fruit and acid that made this way too easy to drink, Impeccable balance. Air pumped this up, but it never caused it to lose its balance. If I were to nitpick I would ask for more length on the finish. I think that will come with more time in the cellar. Ps; I had this with a hamburger..
Feb 7th, 2024
The super limited production top wine of Filaine Champagne and winemaker Fabrice Gass. Only recently even making its way at all to the US. It’s incredibly fresh, pure and texturally precise with riveting energy and coiled tension. It’s floral, smoky and red fruited with a citrus inflicted acidity and mineral core. A beautifully made Champagne. Now to find more!
The super limited production top wine of Filaine Champagne and winemaker Fabrice Gass. Only recently even making its way at all to the US. It’s incredibly fresh, pure and texturally precise with riveting energy and coiled tension. It’s floral, smoky and red fruited with a citrus inflicted acidity and mineral core. A beautifully made Champagne. Now to find more!
Nov 13th, 2021
2008 vintage - wow, impressive. Massive brioche and cider flavors with low intensity bubbles - maybe recently disgorged?
2008 vintage - wow, impressive. Massive brioche and cider flavors with low intensity bubbles - maybe recently disgorged?
Aug 19th, 2018
Champagne, France
