Cantillon Rosé De Gambrinus
750mL corked and capped bottle poured into a stemmed glass. Bottled March 25th 2009. (A)- Pours a hazy deep ruby red color that produced a huge effervescent pink head that dissipated quickly. (S)- A big sour tartness with raspberries and cherries in front of a robust lactic acid funk & dry hay. (T)- Very similar to the smell in every way. A potent dry tart sourness up front that puckers throughout the palate. A brief juicy raspberry fruit middle palate. Finishes just as sour with a bit of dry funk. (M)- A good carbonation level and balance. Very sour and tart with just the right amount of funk. Would like to see more fruits come through, but its there. (D)- A soild take on the style. Sour as hell; might be even more sour than some of their other offerings. This is one to have as fresh as possible I think; the fruits have become rather muted.