Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 2022 Lambic Framboise

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

4.3Untappd

Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus (2022) pours a luminous deep rose-pink, nearly crimson, with exceptional clarity and a fine, pale salmon-hued head that fades gracefully, leaving delicate ring lacing in its wake. The nose is immediately expressive and captivating: fresh raspberry compote leads the charge, followed by wild Brett earthiness, wine-cellar funk, a whisper of rose petal, and a tart citric zest that keeps the fruit honest and never cloying. On the palate, the mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with vivid, prickling natural carbonation that lifts every sip. Sweetness is restrained and fruit-driven, while acidity is the star — bright, lactic, and beautifully integrated rather than aggressive.

Flavors of macerated raspberry, green apple, lemon rind, hay, and damp oak weave together in seamless complexity. The finish is long, dry, and refreshingly tart with a lingering mineral backbone that calls the next sip forward. Drinkability is exceptional in youth when the raspberry is most vivid, yet the brewery recommends enjoying within ten years of bottling, as lambic character gradually asserts itself over time. Rated 4.3/5 on Untappd. Full details at https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-rose-de-gambrinus-2022/4688415.

Food Pairing

Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus 2022 pairs magnificently with a fresh goat cheese and raspberry tartine on sourdough — the lambic framboise’s bright acidity cuts beautifully through the creamy chèvre while echoing the fruit. Equally compelling alongside charcuterie and aged Gruyère, where the beer’s earthy Brett complexity finds a savoury, umami-rich counterpart that elevates both components.

Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus (2022)