Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 2024 Lambic Framboise

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 2024 pours a striking deep cherry-red with rosy pink highlights and a delicate, fine-bubbled blush head that dissipates gently, leaving faint lacing on the glass. The nose is arrestingly complex: fresh crushed raspberry leads, followed by tart sour apple, lemon zest, a touch of red wine vinegar, and a subtle, earthy barnyard funk characteristic of authentic Brussels spontaneous fermentation. On the palate, the mouthfeel is light-bodied and lively, with bright prickly carbonation lifting layers of sour raspberry candy, tangy citrus, and crackery wheat malt.

Bitterness is virtually absent, replaced by a vivid, mouth-watering acidity that defines the style. The finish is long, dry, and refreshingly tart, with lingering berry and mild farmhouse funk. Best enjoyed within a year of purchase to savour its full fruity expression, though it can evolve gracefully for up to a decade. Rated 4.3/5 on Untappd, this is widely considered the benchmark of the Belgian framboise style. Explore it at https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-rose-de-gambrinus-2024/5711206.

Food Pairing

The Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 2024 is a magnificent match for aged goat’s cheese — its bright raspberry acidity cuts through the creaminess while the barnyard funk echoes the cheese’s earthiness. It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate tart: the lambic framboise’s tartness contrasts with rich cocoa, elevating both. Serve lightly chilled for maximum refreshment.

Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus (2024)