Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne
Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne is a crème de cassis — 20% ABV (40 proof), 750ml — made by slow maceration of Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, prized as the most powerful of some 150 blackcurrant varieties, harvested in the Val de Loire within 30 miles of Giffard's Angers distillery, with an added infusion of blackcurrant buds for complexity. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 20% (40 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Production: Slow maceration of Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants + blackcurrant bud infusion; Giffard, Angers, France (est. 1885)
- Origin: Loire Valley, France
- Style: Premium crème de cassis
The Benchmark Blackcurrant Liqueur
Ask a French bartender for crème de cassis and this is the bottle they reach for: the Noir de Bourgogne variety macerated slowly near the distillery, then sharpened with blackcurrant-bud infusion for that unmistakable dark, vegetal edge. It is the reason a Kir tastes like a Kir. Find it in the Giffard lineup and the broader liqueurs collection, and stock your cocktail shelf properly.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand: dark purplish-blue and glowing in the glass. The nose is ripe blackcurrant with the slight vegetal note typical of blackcurrant buds. The palate is very fruity and intense — pure blackcurrant berry lifted by that recognizable bud character.
How to Enjoy
The classic Kir: a splash in chilled dry white wine; Kir Royal with Champagne or sparkling wine. Also superb in a Bramble-style gin cocktail or drizzled over dark chocolate desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is crème de cassis? A blackcurrant liqueur from France; Giffard's uses the prized Noir de Bourgogne variety plus a blackcurrant-bud infusion.
How do you make a Kir? Add a measure of crème de cassis to chilled dry white wine (Aligoté is traditional); use sparkling wine for a Kir Royal.
What is the ABV? 20% ABV (40 proof).
Does it need refrigeration after opening? Liqueurs keep well at room temperature, but refrigeration extends freshness once opened.
The Kir starts here — buy Giffard Cassis Noir de Bourgogne online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.