Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio 2022 | Lambic – Gueuze

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic Biologique (2022) pours a luminous, deep golden-amber hue with lively fine carbonation that rises slowly through the glass. The head is white and delicate, forming a thin crown that dissipates gracefully, leaving behind a faint but elegant lacing. On the nose, the 2022 vintage opens with a characteristically expressive bouquet: tart green apple and lemon zest intertwine with a pronounced earthy funk, aged oak, and a whisper of wet hay reminiscent of the brewery’s storied lambic cellar. On the palate, the mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with a prickly, effervescent carbonation that invigorates the senses.

Sweetness is restrained almost to the point of absence, with bracing acidity and a subtle but persistent bitterness underpinning the core flavour of citrus pith, stone fruit, and toasted grain. A slight mineral saltiness and peppery phenolic thread provide depth and complexity. The finish is arrestingly dry and long, with lingering tartness that coats the palate. This is a beer of formidable cellaring potential — as confirmed by decades of Cantillon tradition, the 2022 vintage will reward patient collectors handsomely. Explore this release further on its [Untappd page](https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-gueuze-100-lambic-bio-2022/4833178).

Food Pairing

The Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio 2022 is a superb match for aged, washed-rind cheeses such as Époisses or Limburger, whose creamy funk finds a natural counterpart in the beer’s assertive acidity and earthy complexity. It also excels alongside freshly shucked oysters or lightly smoked seafood, where the dry, minerally finish elevates the brininess of the dish and creates a strikingly clean, refreshing interplay on the palate.

Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic Biologique (2022)