{"id":9066,"date":"2025-08-03T18:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=9066"},"modified":"2025-10-09T23:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:56:07","slug":"liqueur-lejay-003-lejay-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/liqueur-lejay-003-lejay-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon\/","title":{"rendered":"LIQUEUR-LEJAY-003 Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Certainly! Here’s the English translation<\/strong> of your detailed introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/strong> \u2014 presented in a professional tone suitable for marketing, training, or brand communications:<\/p>\n

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

1. Origin & History<\/h3>\n

Lejay-Lagoute<\/strong> was founded in 1841<\/strong> in Dijon, Burgundy<\/strong>, and is credited with creating the original Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong> recipe \u2014 a signature French blackcurrant liqueur.<\/p>\n

Lejay is one of only four producers<\/strong> legally allowed to use the label “Cassis de Dijon<\/strong>“, protected by EU Geographical Indication (PGI)<\/strong> status.<\/p>\n

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2. Ingredients & Production Process<\/h3>\n
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  • Blackcurrant Varieties<\/strong>:\n
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    • 55% Noir de Bourgogne<\/strong> \u2013 intensely aromatic, local to Burgundy.<\/li>\n
    • 45% Black Down<\/strong> \u2013 softer, less acidic.<\/li>\n
    • Infusion from blackcurrant buds<\/strong> adds a unique herbal depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Process<\/strong>:\n
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      • Maceration<\/strong> at room temperature for 8\u201310 weeks.<\/li>\n
      • The unfiltered natural juice is then blended with sugar and the bud infusion, creating a well-balanced, rich flavor profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        3. Tasting Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Attribute<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Alcohol<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. 18% ABV<\/strong> (~36\u00b0 proof)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Color<\/strong><\/td>\nDeep, opaque ruby red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Aroma<\/strong><\/td>\nFresh blackcurrant, cassis jam, hints of cherry and plum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Taste<\/strong><\/td>\nSmooth, concentrated; mildly tart upfront, with a jammy and creamy mouthfeel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Finish<\/strong><\/td>\nLong-lasting, with notes of cassis preserve and a lightly dry close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        4. Serving Suggestions & Signature Cocktails<\/h3>\n

        \ud83c\udf78 Classics:<\/h4>\n
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        • Kir<\/strong> \u2013 Mix Cr\u00e8me de Cassis with dry white wine (e.g., Aligot\u00e9 or Riesling) in a 1:4<\/strong> ratio.<\/li>\n
        • Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 Replace white wine with Champagne<\/strong> or Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne<\/strong> for a more elegant experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83e\uddea Modern Twists:<\/h4>\n
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          • El Diablo<\/strong> \u2013 Tequila + Lejay + ginger beer<\/li>\n
          • Cassis & Whisky<\/strong> \u2013 Add depth to whisky with a splash of cassis<\/li>\n
          • Cassis Beer<\/strong> \u2013 Blackcurrant notes pair surprisingly well with lager or wheat beer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            5. Why Choose Lejay?<\/h3>\n
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            • The original<\/strong> Cr\u00e8me de Cassis, pioneering the category since 1841.<\/li>\n
            • Uses authentic Burgundy blackcurrants<\/strong>, with Lejay purchasing around 10% of France\u2019s total cassis harvest<\/strong> to ensure premium quality.<\/li>\n
            • Recognized as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)<\/strong> \u2013 a French government label awarded to heritage companies for craftsmanship and tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Quick Summary<\/h3>\n

              Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon<\/strong> is a top-tier blackcurrant liqueur from Dijon \u2013 the birthplace of this iconic French drink. With its velvety texture<\/strong>, jammy richness<\/strong>, and well-balanced sweet-tart profile, Lejay is perfect for:<\/p>\n

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              • Enjoying neat or on the rocks<\/li>\n
              • Classic cocktails like Kir<\/strong> and Kir Royale<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Creative mixing in modern cocktails with whisky, beer, or soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83c\udf79 Recommended Serving Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Method<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Chilled \/ On the rocks<\/strong><\/td>\nEnjoy pure to appreciate its full flavor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Kir<\/strong><\/td>\n1 part Cassis to 4 parts dry white wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Kir Royale<\/strong><\/td>\nMix with sparkling wine or Champagne for a festive touch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Creative Pairings<\/strong><\/td>\nTry with light whisky or lager for a modern twist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                Certainly! Here’s the English translation of your detailed introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon \u2014 presented in a professional tone suitable for marketing, training, or brand communications: \ud83c\udf47 Introduction to Lejay Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Dijon 1. Origin & History Lejay-Lagoute was founded in 1841 in Dijon, Burgundy, and is credited with creating […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[476,521],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9066","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miniature-en","7":"product_cat-others-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\/9066","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=9066"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=9066"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9066"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}