{"id":9067,"date":"2025-08-03T18:34:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=9067"},"modified":"2025-10-09T23:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:57:09","slug":"liqueur-lejay-002-lejay-cassis-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/liqueur-lejay-002-lejay-cassis-creme-de-cassis-de-dijon\/","title":{"rendered":"LIQUEUR-LEJAY-002 Lejay Cassis Creme 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>:<\/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 was established in 1841<\/strong> in Dijon, Burgundy<\/strong>, by Auguste\u2011Denis Lagoute<\/strong>, the inventor of the very first Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong> recipe.<\/p>\n

Lejay is one of only four producers<\/strong> authorized to use the protected label \u201cCassis de Dijon\u201d<\/strong>, which holds EU Geographic Indication (GI)<\/strong> status.<\/p>\n

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2. Ingredients & Production Process<\/h3>\n

The liqueur is crafted using two varieties of blackcurrant<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Noir de Bourgogne (55%)<\/strong> \u2013 intensely aromatic, native to Burgundy<\/li>\n
  • Black Down (45%)<\/strong> \u2013 softer, rounder flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In addition, Lejay infuses blackcurrant buds<\/strong>, a distinctive method that adds aromatic complexity.<\/p>\n

    Production process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Maceration<\/strong> takes place over 8\u201310 weeks<\/strong> at room temperature.<\/li>\n
    • The resulting unfiltered natural juice<\/strong> is then blended with sugar and bud infusion<\/strong>, creating a rich, smooth, and concentrated flavor profile.<\/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
      Alcohol Content<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. 18% ABV<\/strong> (~36\u00b0 Proof)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Color<\/strong><\/td>\nDeep, dark red \u2013 nearly opaque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Aroma<\/strong><\/td>\nFresh black fruits, cassis jam, hints of cherry and plum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Taste<\/strong><\/td>\nSmooth and dense, mildly tart at first, with a jammy and creamy mouthfeel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Finish<\/strong><\/td>\nLong and lingering, with notes of cassis jam and a touch of dryness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      4. Serving Suggestions & Signature Cocktails<\/h3>\n

      \ud83c\udf77 Classic Cocktails:<\/h4>\n
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      • Kir<\/strong> \u2013 Mix 1 part Cr\u00e8me de Cassis with 4 parts dry white wine (like Aligot\u00e9<\/strong> or Riesling<\/strong>).<\/li>\n
      • Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 Substitute sparkling wine (Champagne<\/strong> or Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne<\/strong>) for an elegant touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83c\udf78 Modern Mixes:<\/h4>\n
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        • El Diablo<\/strong> \u2013 A refreshing mix of tequila<\/strong>, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis, and ginger beer<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Whisky & Cassis<\/strong> \u2013 A modern pairing that adds fruity depth to light whiskies<\/li>\n
        • Cassis Beer<\/strong> \u2013 A surprising yet balanced mix with pale ales or wheat beers<\/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 Lejay is the historical pioneer of this liqueur category.<\/li>\n
          • Uses only authentic Burgundy blackcurrants<\/strong>, purchasing about 10% of all cassis production in France<\/strong> to ensure quality and origin.<\/li>\n
          • Recognized as an \u201cEntreprise du Patrimoine Vivant\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 a label awarded by the French government for excellence in heritage 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 premium blackcurrant liqueur from Dijon \u2014 the birthplace of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis. Its deep ruby color<\/strong>, velvety jam-like texture<\/strong>, and balanced sweet\u2013tart profile<\/strong> make it a perfect choice for:<\/p>\n

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            • Sipping neat or over ice<\/li>\n
            • Crafting classic cocktails like Kir<\/strong> or Kir Royale<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Enhancing modern recipes with a fruity twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83c\udf79 Serving Tips:<\/h3>\n
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              • Serve chilled<\/strong> or over ice<\/li>\n
              • Kir<\/strong> \u2013 1 part cassis to 4 parts dry white wine<\/li>\n
              • Kir Royale<\/strong> \u2013 cassis topped with sparkling wine or Champagne<\/li>\n
              • Creative mixes<\/strong> \u2013 try with whisky or beer for a unique cassis experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Certainly! Here’s 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 established in 1841 in Dijon, Burgundy, by Auguste\u2011Denis Lagoute, the inventor of the very first Cr\u00e8me de Cassis recipe. Lejay is one of only […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8769,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[521,476],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9067","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\/9067","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=9067"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=9067"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9067"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}