Abbaye De Saint Bon-Chien Grand Cru - Like A VirJin
BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes)

Beer Geek Stats
From:
BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes)
 
Switzerland
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
11%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 3.66%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 25, 2020
Added:
Feb 25, 2018
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
With this different name, i’m not sure what differences this has with the old Vin Jaune VJ1 bottling from 2009 or earlier. Label states aged for a year in Vin Jaune barrels.

Bright jewel-tone clarity, dark reddish orange tone. Ample foam and lacing in the glass, a restrained “pfft” as it was opened. Carbonation present. Already a few improvements over the VJ1.

Aroma is fruity and acidic, possibly a touch briny. Restrained funk, wet woody notes lend some complexity. Oddly some solvent creeps in but not too distracting.

The Vin Jaune barrel lends a softness to the mouthfeel, rounded edges consistent with the oxidative wine from the Jura region, where BFM also hails from. Vinous and brightly acidic, crisp and dry. Tons of juicy red grape, some lemon and crabapple too. Medium bodied and fully attenuated, light carbonation. Overall it’s nice, similar to the standard issue Grand Cru but mellowed a bit by the wine barrels.
Jul 25, 2020
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Rated by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.94/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
very winey. big tart with spices with the wine. mustard on the finish.lasting lace.
Feb 25, 2018
Abbaye De Saint Bon-Chien Grand Cru - Like A VirJin from BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes)
Beer rating: 4.1 out of 5 with 2 ratings