{"id":9064,"date":"2025-08-03T18:37:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=9064"},"modified":"2025-10-09T23:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:53:27","slug":"liqueur-lejay-004-lejay-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/liqueur-lejay-004-lejay-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon\/","title":{"rendered":"LIQUEUR-LEJAY-004 Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is the English translation<\/strong> of your detailed introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf47 Introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/h2>\n

1. Origin & History<\/h3>\n
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  • Lejay-Lagoute<\/strong> was founded in 1841<\/strong>, and Auguste-Denis Lagoute<\/strong> is credited with inventing the original Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong> recipe in Dijon, Burgundy.<\/li>\n
  • It is one of only four producers<\/strong> authorized to use the \u201cCassis de Dijon\u201d<\/strong> label, protected under European Geographic Indication (GI) status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    2. Ingredients & Production Process<\/h3>\n
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    • Made with two varieties of blackcurrants<\/strong>:\n
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      • Noir de Bourgogne (55%)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Black Down (45%)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Also includes infused cassis buds<\/strong>, which contribute to its complex aroma.<\/li>\n
      • Process<\/strong>:\n
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        • Maceration<\/strong> for 8\u201310 weeks at room temperature<\/li>\n
        • Extracted juice is unfiltered<\/strong>, blended with sugar and cassis bud infusion<\/li>\n
        • This ensures a refined, rich, and natural flavor profile<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          3. Tasting Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Attribute<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          ABV<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. 18%<\/strong> (~36\u00b0 Proof)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Color<\/strong><\/td>\nDeep red, nearly opaque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Aroma<\/strong><\/td>\nFresh dark berries, cassis jam, with hints of cherry and plum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Taste<\/strong><\/td>\nSmooth, rich, lightly tart at first, well-balanced with sweetness \u2014 jammy with a creamy texture<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Finish<\/strong><\/td>\nLong, intense cassis and red fruit jam flavor, slightly dry on the close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          4. Usage & Classic Cocktails<\/h3>\n
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          • Kir<\/strong> \u2013 Mix with dry white wine (like Aligot\u00e9 or Riesling). Traditional ratio: 1 part cassis to 4 parts white wine<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 A more luxurious version using Champagne<\/strong> or Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Other cocktails:\n
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            • El Diablo<\/strong> \u2013 Tequila + Cr\u00e8me de Cassis + ginger beer<\/li>\n
            • Creative pairings with whiskey<\/strong> or even beer<\/strong> for modern twists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              5. Why Choose Lejay<\/h3>\n
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              • The original Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong> \u2014 the pioneer<\/strong> of the entire category.<\/li>\n
              • Uses authentic Burgundy cassis<\/strong>, and purchases around 10% of all cassis grown in France<\/strong> to ensure top-tier quality.<\/li>\n
              • Certified as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant<\/strong>, a French label honoring companies known for artisanal excellence and cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u2705 Quick Summary<\/h3>\n

                Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/strong> is a premium blackcurrant liqueur from the birthplace of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis. With its rich, deep red color, velvety texture, and jam-like flavor balanced between tartness and sweetness, it is ideal served neat, over ice, or in both classic and modern cocktails.<\/p>\n

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                \ud83c\udf79 Serving Suggestions & Cocktail Ideas<\/h3>\n
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                • Neat<\/strong> or over ice<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • Kir<\/strong> \u2013 1:4 ratio of cassis to white wine<\/li>\n
                • Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 with sparkling wine for an elegant touch<\/li>\n
                • Try mixing with light whiskey<\/strong> or even beer<\/strong> for unexpected cassis depth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Here is the English translation of your detailed introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon: \ud83c\udf47 Introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon 1. Origin & History Lejay-Lagoute was founded in 1841, and Auguste-Denis Lagoute is credited with inventing the original Cr\u00e8me de Cassis recipe in Dijon, Burgundy. It is one of only […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[521,476],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9064","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-others-en","7":"product_cat-miniature-en","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple","15":"berocket_lgv_grid","16":"berocket_lgv_list_grid"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=9064"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9064"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}