Vigneronne ( - 2019 )
Brasserie Cantillon in Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lambic Style - Fruit Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.89
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Blend of lambics aged on average 16 to 18 months and of Muscat grapes.
Muscat grapes make Vigneronne a delicate and very refreshing beer that, due to the fructose, is slightly less acidic than other Cantillon beers.
In spite of its success, the Vigneronne represents less than 5% of the total production of the Cantillon brewery. In order to obtain grapes which are as mature as possible, we buy them at the end of the season. Every year, 1000 kilos of white italian grapes are delivered at the Cantillon brewery in the beginning of October.
It is difficult to produce more Vigneronne even though the demand exists. All the grapes are picked from the bunch by hand and we don’t have much time, since the new brewing season starts at the end of October.
The beers are not blended before the bottling. The second fermentation is caused by the addition of a sugared liquor.
The six-pointed star on our label is an alchemist’s symbol. It contains four elements, represented by triangles, of the brewing process. The fire is the symbol of the mashing tun, the earth of the cereals, the air of the yeasts, and the water is the fourth element. At this moment, only a brewer of traditional lambic may use this symbol.
Muscat grapes make Vigneronne a delicate and very refreshing beer that, due to the fructose, is slightly less acidic than other Cantillon beers.
In spite of its success, the Vigneronne represents less than 5% of the total production of the Cantillon brewery. In order to obtain grapes which are as mature as possible, we buy them at the end of the season. Every year, 1000 kilos of white italian grapes are delivered at the Cantillon brewery in the beginning of October.
It is difficult to produce more Vigneronne even though the demand exists. All the grapes are picked from the bunch by hand and we don’t have much time, since the new brewing season starts at the end of October.
The beers are not blended before the bottling. The second fermentation is caused by the addition of a sugared liquor.
The six-pointed star on our label is an alchemist’s symbol. It contains four elements, represented by triangles, of the brewing process. The fire is the symbol of the mashing tun, the earth of the cereals, the air of the yeasts, and the water is the fourth element. At this moment, only a brewer of traditional lambic may use this symbol.
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8/10
Tried
from Draft
at
Himmeriget
on 26 Sep 2020
at 11:45
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2020
at 21:25
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8.5
Fairly hazy orange with a white head. Aroma is vinous, tart white grape, oak, citrus notes and a lovely soft funk. Flavour is light moderate sweet and above moderate sour. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jul 2020
at 18:08
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jul 2020
at 20:55
8/10
Viinamarjad, hapu, funky, natuke mõrudust, magus, taustal happeline. Väga hea. Tehniliselt peaks see olema Vigneronne (2019-) kuna tagasilt ütles 10.2019
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jun 2020
at 19:58
8/10
Ale po iesznie, bardziej jak geuze, skorzanososlomiane, grzeczne, winogrona w tle, ale obecne. Chlalnosc niemal. Imho bdb rocznik, ciekawe, jak sie bedzie starzal
Tried
at
Chmielarnia Marszałkowska
on 27 May 2020
at 16:32
8.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Clear golden with a white head. Aroma of green grapes, white wine, light malt, oak and light funk. Flavour is moderate sour. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 May 2020
at 17:14
8/10
Tried
on 10 Apr 2020
at 19:07
8.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
12 November 2015 bottle at home during lockdown. Fairly hazy golden orange with a small white head. Aroma of oak, vinous notes, tart white grapes and a nice soft funk. Flavour is above moderate sour. Medium bodied with very soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Apr 2020
at 18:59
8/10
Tried
at
Brasserie Cantillon
on 15 Feb 2020
at 13:57