Cantillon Fou’ Foune 2021 Fruit Lambic | Brasserie Cantillon

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Cantillon Fou’ Foune 2021 pours a luminous, hazy pale gold with a delicate white head that settles quickly into a fine ring — characteristic of spontaneously fermented lambic. The nose is immediately captivating: ripe Bergeron apricot and sun-warmed Italian apricot take centre stage, layered with subtle notes of lemon verbena, white peach, and a whisper of barnyard earthiness that speaks to Cantillon’s wild-fermentation mastery. On the palate, the mouthfeel is silky yet effervescent, reminiscent of fine champagne, with a bright, lively carbonation that carries the fruit forward with precision. Sweetness is restrained and elegant, yielding swiftly to a focused, mouthwatering acidity that defines the house style.

The apricot character intensifies mid-palate — fresh, jammy, and vibrant — before a dry, minerally bitterness emerges in the extended finish, leaving the palate clean and craving the next sip. The 2021 vintage is notably distinguished by the addition of Italian apricots alongside the traditional Bergeron variety, lending an extra dimension of complexity. Exceptional fresh or with two to three years of cellaring. Rated 4.4/5 on Untappd with over 4,000 ratings. Full details at https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-fou-foune-2021/4490222.

Food Pairing

Cantillon Fou’ Foune 2021 fruit lambic pairs beautifully with a creamy, ripe Brillat-Savarin or triple-crème Brie, where the cheese’s lactic richness is cut by the beer’s vivid acidity and apricot brightness. For a savoury counterpoint, try it alongside pan-seared duck breast with an apricot gastrique — the 2021 vintage’s layered stone-fruit profile echoes and amplifies the dish’s sweetness while its dry lambic finish cleanses the palate effortlessly.

Cantillon Fou’ Foune (2021)