{"product_id":"joseph-cartron-cr-me-de-cassis","title":"Joseph Cartron Creme de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Creme, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 19%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, neutral alcohol, and crystallized sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants, harvested at full maturity in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately three to four tons per hectare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berries not used immediately are deep-frozen to preserve their aromatic qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit fills approximately two-thirds of each vat before neutral alcohol is added. Maceration lasts four to five weeks at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlending:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly first infusion, with a small contribution of second infusion to soften the fruit’s natural acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystallized sugar is incorporated slowly, bringing the blend to its finished strength without added water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infusions are decanted without filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unaged.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpaque 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition, Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Crème.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold, TAG Global Spirits Awards, listed as Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve chilled or over ice in a small liqueur glass. Refrigerate after opening and, for best flavor, use within three months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"700mL","offer_id":67603778404407,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Joseph_Cartron_Creme_de_Cassis_de_Bourgogne_Double_Creme_France.png?v=1792550626","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/joseph-cartron-cr-me-de-cassis","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}