Joseph Cartron Creme de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Creme, France

Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants give Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Creme its unmistakable intensity. Grown around Nuits-Saint-Georges and harvested at full summer ripeness, this low-yielding variety brings concentrated fruit to the house’s Double Crème bottling. Its deep garnet color and silky richness make a small pour remarkably expressive, whether enjoyed over ice or folded into a glass of sparkling wine.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 19%.
• Proof: 38.
• Core Ingredients: Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, neutral alcohol, and crystallized sugar.
• Fruit Selection: Exclusively Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, harvested at full maturity in early summer.
• Fruit Yield: Approximately three to four tons per hectare.
• Fruit Preservation: Berries not used immediately are deep-frozen to preserve their aromatic qualities.
• Maceration: Fruit fills approximately two-thirds of each vat before neutral alcohol is added. Maceration lasts four to five weeks at room temperature.
• Blending: Predominantly first infusion, with a small contribution of second infusion to soften the fruit’s natural acidity.
• Sweetening: Crystallized sugar is incorporated slowly, bringing the blend to its finished strength without added water.
• Filtration: Infusions are decanted without filtration.
• Maturation: Unaged.

Sensory Description:

Opaque garnet-red with violet reflections, this cassis opens with dense blackcurrant aromas and the richness of ripe, gently stewed fruit. The palate is full, generous and velvety, combining concentrated berry flavor with sweetness balanced by the fruit’s natural tartness. A long, soft finish sustains the blackcurrant character.

Awards & Accolades:

• 2024: Silver, International Wine & Spirit Competition, Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Crème.
• 2023: Double Gold, TAG Global Spirits Awards, listed as Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne.

Distiller's Background:

Founded in Nuits-Saint-Georges in 1882, Joseph Cartron built its reputation around Burgundy’s fruit and the relationships needed to source it well. Crème de cassis remains central to the house’s identity, alongside a wider collection of fruit liqueurs, eaux-de-vie and aperitifs. Judith Cartron continued leading the company following its acquisition by GBH in 2021, maintaining the connection between the family’s traditions and its longstanding growers.

Serving Suggestions:

• Temperature: Serve chilled or over ice in a small liqueur glass. Refrigerate after opening and, for best flavor, use within three months.
• Enjoyment: Add a small measure to dry Bourgogne Aligoté for a Kir, or to Champagne or another dry sparkling wine for a Kir Royale. For a longer drink, combine with sparkling water and fresh lime over ice.
• Pairing: Pour sparingly over vanilla ice cream, use in berry desserts, or add to a pan sauce for duck. Its concentrated fruit also pairs well with dark chocolate and mature Comté.

Why Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne?

Exclusive use of Noir de Bourgogne fruit gives this liqueur a clear identity rooted in Burgundy. Its concentration, balanced tartness and silky texture make it useful well beyond the classic Kir, bringing vivid blackcurrant flavor to cocktails, desserts and a simple chilled pour.