Cantillon Drogone Lambic 2022 | Fruit Lambic Belgium

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Cantillon Drogone Lambic (2022) pours a clear, deep ruby-red with garnet and purplish hues, crowned by a delicate pinkish off-white head that retains surprisingly well before settling to a fine ring around the glass, leaving wispy lacing in its wake. The nose is a layered invitation: sour red grape and wild cherry lead, followed by cinnamon-tinged cedar, pipe tobacco, and a brooding barnyard funk that lifts with time into notes of earthy must and a whisper of hay. On the palate, the mouthfeel is medium-bodied and lively, with refined carbonation that carries a beautifully balanced interplay of tart grape skin, tangy red-wine vinous acidity, mixed-berry sweetness, and leathery tannins drawn from the Aglianico pomace.

Musty oak and lemon zest add further complexity mid-palate, while a dash of pomegranate and rose emerge as the beer opens up. The finish is dry, sour, and elegantly funky — long and refined without aggression. This is a lambic with outstanding cellaring potential; drinkers willing to lay it down will be rewarded with ever-deepening integration of fruit and wood. Explore the full community tasting notes on the Untappd page: https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-drogone-lambic-2022/4776048

Food Pairing

Cantillon Drogone Lambic 2022 is a sublime match for an aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Comté cheese board — the wine-like acidity cuts through the fat while the grape-forward lambic echoes the cheese’s nutty depth. It also elevates a classic Italian charcuterie selection of bresaola and fig preserve, where the tart Aglianico-driven complexity of this Cantillon Drogone Lambic 2022 fruit lambic creates a stunning contrast with cured meat and sweet condiment.

Cantillon Drogone Lambic (2022)