8.1

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

One of the meanwhile countless variations on grape lambic by Cantillon, the great pioneer in grape lambics, experimenting with the concept since the seventies (though I recall reading somewhere that Timmermans already tried similar things in the sixties but abandoned the idea); apparently there are historical references to grape lambics being produced in the 19th century especially in the Hoeilaart region, which is what Cantillon's original grape lambic, Vigneronne, was inspired by. Anyway, this one uses not entire grapes but pomace, from the renowned Italian Barbera variety, grown primarily in the Piemonte region. Thanks to Bart for putting this on the Proevertjesdag menu! Moussey, pinkish-tinged off-white, thinnish and opening head on a clear vermillion robe with bronze-ish tinge - clearly this is one made with blue grapes. Aroma of indeed lots of blue grapes but sour ones, grape skins and seeds, redcurrant, rosehip, wood sorrel, oxidized old rosé wine, purple gooseberry, kefir, old oak, bergamot oil, dry hay. Lively fruity onset, lots of tart but juicy 'grapeyness', red plum and redcurrant notes, lively carbonated with supple yet full, vinous mouthfeel; grainy core under very fruity lactic acidity paired with actual pomace acidity and fruitiness, against an increasingly tannic background of wood and grape seeds. Red grape flavours abound in the finish, making for a very colourful ending, reminiscent of very dry rosé wine and unsugared red fruit juices - but always with hayish funkiness and tannic woodiness filling the gaps. Balanced, highly sophisticated drink - this is Cantillon at full strength, and as is the case with the Sophia we had the same evening, a demonstration of just how much bright fruitiness can be pulled out of pomace alone. Impressive.

8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bouteille 75cl partagée avec Isaac, Sergi, Costa, Bernat, Tavo, Iñaki, Nacho, Trota - El Birrot & Basque region friends mega tasting. Merci! Anno 2023.
Couleur léger acajou, col fin rosé-blanc-cassé.
Arôme au bouquet marqué par les lambics - funk assez distinct de Cantillon - raisin, léger floral, fruits rouges.
Palais garde une approche assez funk avec un caractère tirant sur les fruits rouges - notes framboise, cerise et léger mûres - assez sèche tout au long avec une touche rappelant le poivre blanc concassé. Effet funk perdure également.

7.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Light rose color. Rose hips, light tartness and dried strawberries. Light acidity. Excellent balance. Not too grape forward. Super

8.4

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle shared at Canti. Erdekes eset volt ez szamomra: valahogy nem a kiemelkedo, markans jegyei fogtak meg, hozta ugyan az elvart vorosboros, kisse dohos, funky, gyumolcsos/csonthejjas jelleget, de inkabb az az elkepeszto balansz es kiegyensulyozottsag fogott meg, ami atfogon jellemzi az egesz sort. Elegans, szofisztikalt, betalalt.

8.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

75cl bottle (bottled 5 December 2023) @ source. Head is thin, pink-white, average retention. Colour is pale coppery, hazy at the end of the bottle. Aroma is grapes, strawberry, bit caramel, berries, grapes, leather, woody, funky. Taste is medium malty base, a lot of dark grapes, dark grapeskin, woody, more fruity than aroma, dry on the palate, dark berries, bit strawberry, leather, nice juicy, medium carbonation, decent "bitterness", this is great for the style, fully enjoyed.

8

Hwuj

8

Mooie fruitige maar wel erg droge cantillon

8

Sour, a bit tart, fruity. Red grapes, dry wood, vinous, dry. Very nice.

8.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

750ml bottle from Marine Hotel, Stonehaven. It pours slightly hazy deep magenta with a lasting, fluffy off - white head. The aroma is bright red wine character, grape skin, pomace, juicy, crunchy, musty, funky, barnyard, dry oak, jam, c Victoria sponge cake, fragrant, floral and hibiscus. The taste is crispy, dry, snappy, sour, puckering, lovely vinous character, crunchy red wine, grapes skin, dull cranberry, pomegranate, blood orange, juniper, hibiscus, jam, restrained funk, dry oak, hint of tannin and sour candy. Medium body and soft, fluffy carbonation. Love this. Flavourful and super balanced. Delicious.