Gabriel Boudier Creme de Cassis (700ml)

This high fruit content, all-natural Cassis gets its intense colour, aroma and taste from traditional Burgundy blackcurrants such as the Noir de Bourgogne variety. The bramble-like, semi-ripe opening aroma tells you this is done right; air contact bringing out the pulp and skin scent of the berries to very natural effect. There is the texture of jam that you'd expect in a fine creme, however the palate remains exquisitely tart, luscious, concentrated and mouth coating, all at the same time. From the first sniff, right through to the delectable aftertaste, this superb liqueur sets the bar for the rest of the Boudier range to follow. It's also one of the most versatile. From a long drink with dry white wine, Champagne or Beaujolais (1/5 Cassis and 4/5 wine); over ice cream: vanilla, tutti-frutti, topped with cassis; drizzled over Poire dijonaise with grilled almonds. The list is almost endless. 20% Alc./Vol.

As far back as the sixteenth century monks from the famous Dijon region of France are recorded to have been growing blackcurrant bushes. The drink they made from it was offered as a universal cure-all for everything from snake bite to depression. While this is clearly fallacious, it is common knowledge that black currants are rich in vitamin C and the liqueurs made from them are enjoyable and healthy digestifs. It is most commonly produced by macerating the berries in grape brandy. Today Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, remains famous for its black currant liqueurs. One of the towns greatest exponents of the style is Gabriel Boudier. Their demand for perfection is upheld by state of the art research, efficient partnerships with a selection of top local Dijon fruit suppliers and meticulous quality control. Their entire range of fruit liqueurs are sold on all five continents in over 60 countries and have made the Dijon district of Burgundy famous around the world.