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The first documented bottling of Bruocsella Grand Cru for the purposes of [lambic.info lambic.info] is a 1996 vintage with a 1999 cork, though there are surely earlier bottlings.  Labels with a 1984 vintage are presented in the label log, making the Bruoscella Grand Cru a very old in the Cantillon lineup.  The early label states that Bruocsella Grand Cru should be tasted and served in the same manner as a fine white wine.  The labeling has changed slightly over time, and there are three main versions presented here.  Between at least 1984-1990 a black label was used for the lambic. This version is no longer used and Bruocsella is labeled differently depending on if it is being exported to the United States or being sent to the rest of the world.  The Label used in Europe is the Grand Place label, crated by Raymond Goffin for the 1998 vintage.  The U.S. imported version features the painting ''The Peasant Wedding'' by Flemish Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel. 
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It should be pointed out that there is no difference between the U.S and European versions. The labeling differences stem from different requirements by the United States versus the European Union in calling something organic. Cantillon currently does not meet U.S standards, but notes on their website that they have used 100% organically grown grain for their lambics since 1999. 
  
 
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Revision as of 12:30, 26 July 2014

Cantillon Bruocsella Grand Cru

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Description

Cantillon Bruocsella Grand Cru is a vieux lambic frequently released by Cantillon. It is one of the few examples of unadulterated lambic released by any commercial lambic producers. The lambic is matured for three years in oak barrels and bottled. Bruocsella Grand Cru is commonly available in 75cl bottles as well as 37.5cl bottles on occasion. The beer has no carbonation at bottling and will generally remain that way; however, older bottles are known to have exhibited lively carbonation. The brewery aptly compares this vieux lambic to a fine white wine in its appearance and taste.[1] In fact, early labels for Bruocsella Grand Cru suggest serving it and storing it like a wine.

History / Other Notes

The first documented bottling of Bruocsella Grand Cru for the purposes of [lambic.info lambic.info] is a 1996 vintage with a 1999 cork, though there are surely earlier bottlings. Labels with a 1984 vintage are presented in the label log, making the Bruoscella Grand Cru a very old in the Cantillon lineup. The early label states that Bruocsella Grand Cru should be tasted and served in the same manner as a fine white wine. The labeling has changed slightly over time, and there are three main versions presented here. Between at least 1984-1990 a black label was used for the lambic. This version is no longer used and Bruocsella is labeled differently depending on if it is being exported to the United States or being sent to the rest of the world. The Label used in Europe is the Grand Place label, crated by Raymond Goffin for the 1998 vintage. The U.S. imported version features the painting The Peasant Wedding by Flemish Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel.

It should be pointed out that there is no difference between the U.S and European versions. The labeling differences stem from different requirements by the United States versus the European Union in calling something organic. Cantillon currently does not meet U.S standards, but notes on their website that they have used 100% organically grown grain for their lambics since 1999.

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Bottle Log

Bottle date

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Cork Date Vintage Bottle Size Label / Notes Image Link
N/A 1999 1996 750mL Black/White Euro Label N/A
N/A 2001 1998 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
N/A 2004 N/A 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
N/A 2005 2002 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
08/22/2006 2006 2003 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
01/07/2007 2007 2003 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
09/05/2007 2007 2005 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
09/05/2007 2007 N/A 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
10/17/2008 2008 N/A 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
03/30/2009 2009 N/A 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
08/28/2009 2009 N/A 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
11/16/2009 2009 N/A 750mL U.S. label with Pieter Brueghel painting of people celebrating N/A
11/16/2009 2009 2006 375mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
11/16/2009 2009 2006 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place, cork/year same N/A
11/16/2009 2010 2006 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place, bottled on year and cork year are different N/A
04/30/2010 2010 2007 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
08/26/2010 2010 2007 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
08/28/2010 2010 2007 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place
01/27/2011 2011 2007 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
10/20/2011 2011 2008 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
10/20/2012 2012 2008 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
10/12/2012 2012 2009 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
09/07/2012 2012 2009 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
03/04/2013 2013 2010 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
03/05/2013 2013 2010 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
09/04/2013 2013 2010 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
11/25/2013 2013 2010 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A
03/11/2014 2013 2010 750mL Euro label with illustration of Grand Place N/A

Label Log

  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella1984.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella1900-375.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella1996.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella2001.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella750-1.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella-6.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella-7.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella-8.jpg
  • Label-Cantillon-Bruocsella-9.jpg


References

  1. ↑ http://www.cantillon.be/br/3_104 Cantillon - Bruocsella Grand Cru


Photos

Cantillon Bruocsella



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