{"id":10762,"date":"2025-10-10T00:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10762"},"modified":"2026-03-11T20:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:43:25","slug":"liqueur-lejay-001-lejay-cassis-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/liqueur-lejay-001-lejay-cassis-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LIQUEUR-LEJAY-001 Lejay Cassis Creme de Cassis de Dijon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf47 Introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Origin &amp; History<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Lejay\u2011Lagoute<\/strong> brand was established in <strong>1841<\/strong> by <strong>Auguste\u2011Denis Lagoute<\/strong>, who invented the first <strong>Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong> recipe in <strong>Dijon<\/strong>, Burgundy.<\/p>\n<p>Lejay is one of only <strong>four producers<\/strong> allowed to use the label <strong>\u201cCassis de Dijon\u201d<\/strong>, protected by a <strong>European Geographical Indication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Ingredients &amp; Production Process<\/h3>\n<p>Lejay uses <strong>two varieties of blackcurrants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Noir de Bourgogne (55%)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Black Down (45%)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are blended with a unique <strong>blackcurrant bud infusion<\/strong>, creating a distinctive and rich aroma.<\/p>\n<p>The process involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maceration<\/strong> for <strong>8\u201310 weeks<\/strong> at room temperature<\/li>\n<li>Then, the <strong>unfiltered natural juice<\/strong> is separated and mixed with sugar and the infusion to achieve a <strong>refined and full-bodied flavor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. Tasting Notes<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Attribute<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Alcohol<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Approx. <strong>18% ABV<\/strong> (~36\u00b0 Proof)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Deep dark red<\/strong>, almost opaque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aroma<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fresh black fruits, cassis jam, hints of cherry and plum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Smooth, rich; starts slightly tart, balanced with sweetness for a jammy, creamy texture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Finish<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Long-lasting, full of cassis and red fruit jam notes, slightly dry and closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. Serving Suggestions &amp; Signature Cocktails<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kir<\/strong> \u2013 Mix Cr\u00e8me de Cassis with white wine like <strong>Aligot\u00e9<\/strong> or <strong>Riesling<\/strong><br \/>\nTraditional ratio: <strong>1 part cassis : 4 parts white wine<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 A sparkling version using <strong>Champagne<\/strong> or <strong>Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other creative cocktails:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Diablo<\/strong> \u2013 Tequila + cassis + ginger beer<\/li>\n<li>Try in <strong>modern mixes<\/strong> with <strong>whiskey<\/strong> or even <strong>beer<\/strong> for a unique twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Why Choose Lejay?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>original Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong> \u2013 the <strong>pioneer<\/strong> of the category and the <strong>oldest producer in Dijon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Uses <strong>authentic Burgundy blackcurrants<\/strong>; Lejay purchases about <strong>10% of France\u2019s total blackcurrant harvest<\/strong> to maintain exceptional quality<\/li>\n<li>Officially recognized as an <strong>Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)<\/strong> \u2013 a label honoring excellence in traditional French craftsmanship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2705 Quick Summary<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/strong> is a <strong>premium blackcurrant liqueur<\/strong> from Dijon \u2013 the birthplace of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis. With its <strong>deep red color<\/strong>, <strong>velvety texture<\/strong>, and <strong>jammy, rich berry flavor<\/strong>, Lejay is a fantastic choice for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking <strong>neat<\/strong> or <strong>on the rocks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mixing classic cocktails like <strong>Kir<\/strong> or <strong>Kir Royale<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Adding depth to <strong>modern mixology creations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf79 Serving &amp; Cocktail Suggestions:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve <strong>chilled<\/strong> or <strong>over ice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kir<\/strong> \u2013 Classic ratio: 1 part cassis : 4 parts white wine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 With sparkling wine for an elegant twist<\/li>\n<li>Try with <strong>light whisky<\/strong> or <strong>beer<\/strong> for an unexpected cassis kick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \ud83c\udf47 Introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon 1. 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