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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

G.E. Massenez is real Creme de Cassis de DIJON

G.E. Massenez is real Creme de Cassis de DIJON
True cassis is very regulated from Dijon!

G.E. Massenez Creme de Cassis de Dijon...$27.99 / 750ml
Massenez’s Dijon blackcurrant Cream is known worldwide for its incomparable flavors. The smoothness and roundness of this Cream are the hallmark of quality of their creams and liquors.  Comes from Dijon in the heart of Burgundy, following the strict guidelines to be be calls Cassis from Dijon

Color:  Deep ruby, slightly bluish red, dense because of the sugar content.
Nose: Clean, typical blackcurrant nose.
The intense nose is an indication of the quality of the selection of the original fruits.
Very fruity, persistent and inviting bouquet.
Palate: Immediate smoothness.
Fruity flavors explode in the mouth bringing a fragile sweetness that gives way to a hint of acidity at the finish to provide the perfect balance of flavors.
Harmony and sweetness in this exceptional Liquor.


Cassis from Dijon
"Like many French wines and spirits, crème de cassis is subject to local appellation laws. Bottles labeled Crème de Cassis de Dijon contain only blackcurrants grown in Dijon, while Cassis de Bourgogne uses currants grown in the greater Burgundy region. Legislation dictates that the liqueur must have a minimum alcoholic content of 15 percent ABV, and contain at least 400 grams of sugar per liter". -- Vinepair


"The famed créme de Dijon is held in such high esteem that there’s a detailed, four-page document of conditions that must be met for it to be labeled as such,” writes David Lebowitz in Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Aperitifs, and Cafe Traditions of France. He notes that true crème de cassis de Dijon must be made from two types of black currants, which includes a variety known as Noir de Burgundy. This berry is much darker and richer in flavor and color, and using créme de Dijon will add a richer blackberry flavor to your final cocktail. " -- Food and Wine

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