Cantillon Grand Cru Bruocsella 2025 Traditional Lambic

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Poured from a capped and corked 750ml bottle, the 2025 Grand Cru Bruocsella presents a lightly hazy golden-amber hue with virtually no head and zero carbonation — intentional and utterly true to form. This is a still lambic in every sense, demanding patience and an open mind from the drinker. The nose is contemplative and wine-like: dried straw, white grape, oxidative apple, subtle leather, and a mineral earthiness underscored by wild Brettanomyces character. On the palate, the mouthfeel is medium-bodied, smooth, and almost oily despite the flatness.

Sweetness is restrained, bitterness practically absent; instead, the focus lands on a layered interplay of vinous acidity, barnyard funk, green orchard fruit, and lightly tannic oak. The single fermentation — brewed from one brewing season and aged three years in barrel — gives Bruocsella a profile unlike any other Cantillon release. The finish is dry, lingering, and gently acidic with a whisper of earthiness. A collector’s lambic with exceptional cellaring potential. Verified on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-grand-cru-bruocsella-lambic-bio-2025/6203904

Food Pairing

The Cantillon Grand Cru Bruocsella 2025 traditional lambic finds a natural partner in aged hard cheeses such as a 24-month Comté or Gruyère, whose nutty depth and crystalline texture mirror the beer’s oxidative, vinous complexity. Equally compelling alongside a charcuterie platter of cured bresaola and air-dried ham, where the lambic’s dry acidity cuts through fat and amplifies savoury umami notes.

Cantillon Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2025)