Discover the authentic taste of the world’s very first crème de cassis. Crafted in Dijon, France, since 1841, LeJay is the definitive French blackcurrant liqueur that set the standard for a historic category.
Born from a heritage of uncompromising quality, LeJay is made using a meticulous cold-maceration process of 100% French blackcurrants. It combines two legendary varietals: the rare, deeply aromatic Noir de Bourgogne and the sweet, juicy Royal de Naples. The result is a remarkably pure, velvety liqueur that captures the true essence of fresh fruit.
36 Proof (ABV 18%)
It was in 1841, in Dijon in the heart of
Burgundy, that Auguste Denis Lagoute created
the original Crème de Cassis.
Henri Lejay, who married Elisabeth Lagoute,
daughter of the founder, quickly made his mark
in the family House. The Lejay and Lagoute
families had sealed their destinies. Since then,
generation to generation have joyfully paid
homage to the nobility of the fruit.
the maitre de fruits et de saveurs brings out the freshness and complexity of the cassis by
artfully combining a mélange of century-old traditional processes with proprietary stainless still
maceration vats. After the slow maceration of the berries in small batch distilled French eau de vie,
the solids are gently pressed and mixed with the free-run juice to create the "virgin mixture". It is
then decanted by gravity to avoid filtration and preserve the fullest flavor of the fruit.
the "virgin mixture" maceration is blended with French crystal sugar. The resulting spirit is
finally enhanced with a subtle touch of cassis bud infusion to reveal the natural aromatics of berries
and a distinct citrus finish with hints of grapefruit.
lejay crème de cassis is versatile and mixes well with virtually all spirits, wines and champagne.
It is delightful on its own in sparkling water, or with fresh juices and iced teas. It is also a flawless
complement in countless classic cocktail templates, including kir and kir royal.
Intense, fresh and tart blackcurrant with succulent cherry and plum hints.
Rich, velvety texture with full-bodied blackcurrants that continue to open
with hints of cherry and plum, becoming more luscious with exotic zest,
fruit jam notes and a final wave of crème brûlée.
Rich-dry balance led by blackcurrant notes and hints of cherry.
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