Crème de Cassis de Dijon | Gabriel Boudier
Crème de Cassis de Dijon from Gabriel Boudier is the gold‑standard blackcurrant liqueur.
Crème de Cassis de Dijon is a statement piece where ripe blackcurrant intensity meets a subtle peppery edge, with a long, clean and couture‑smooth finish.
Gabriel Boudier was founded in 1874 in Dijon, France. The house specializes in premium fruit liqueurs and gins, renowned for their exceptional aromatic precision and craftsmanship. Although the company has broadened its portfolio over time, Crème de Cassis de Dijon remains the cornerstone of its reputation.
| Crème de Cassis is protected by a PGI (Indication Géographique Protégée), meaning only a handful of producers in Dijon can legally make it, following strict rules. |
Origin: Dijon, France
Price: $37.99 for 750 ml.
ABV: 20%
By: Gabriel Boudier
From fresh fruit
The blackcurrants used for the production are grown in Dijon. They include the Noir de Bourgogne, the most aromatic in the world, along with other varieties according to the Crème de Cassis de Dijon specifications.
Maison Gabriel Boudier places exceptional emphasis on fruit selection, sourcing noble varieties according to strict criteria and rigorous internal laboratory controls, particularly regarding ripeness.
They produce a highly concentrated maceration of blackcurrant and raspberry berries in distilled alcohol. Beet sugar, dissolved cold, is then added directly to the infusion. This meticulous process is guided by precise control of fruit dosages and the use of high‑quality sugar.
What it is: the essentials
• A blackcurrant liqueur made exclusively in Dijon, France under PGI regulations.
• Uses the Noir de Bourgogne variety of cassis — the most aromatic in the world.
• 20% ABV, intensely fruity, deep purple, slightly peppery nose.
• Made by macerating cassis berries in alcohol, then adding sugar dissolved cold to preserve purity.
Taste profile
– Color: red‑violet, almost inky
– Aroma: powerful cassis, lightly spicy, peppery
– Palate: Pure blackcurrant intensity, fresh, long finish, clean and “straight”
Kir or Blanc-Cassis Recipe
If Crème de Cassis de Dijon is appreciated as an apéritif, it is also great in cocktails. Below, is the classic Kir recipe. The name derives from Félix Kir (1876-1968), mayor of Dijon, who popularized the drink by serving it to his many guests. Another fan of Crème de Cassis de Dijon was Agatha Christie’s fictional sleuth Hercule Poirot. He wasn’t clueless when it came to knowing a good drink when he saw one!
– 1 oz. Gabriel Boudier Crème de Cassis BUY NOW!
– 4 oz. dry white wine
• Pour the Crème de Cassis de Dijon
• Top off with wine.
For a Kir Royal, simply substitute Champagne for white wine.