Giffard Cassis d’Anjou (Crème de Cassis)
Refined, aromatic, and unmistakably French, Giffard Cassis d’Anjou (Crème de Cassis) captures the deep, natural flavour of blackcurrants from the Loire Valley through traditional slow maceration and blending. Bottled at 16% ABV, it offers an exquisite balance of fruit intensity, freshness, and silky sweetness.
Produced by Giffard & Cie, liqueur specialists since 1885, this Crème de Cassis stands as a benchmark of quality and authenticity. Perfect in a Kir Royale, drizzled over desserts, or enjoyed neat, Cassis d’Anjou is a timeless expression of French craftsmanship — vivid, velvety, and perfectly balanced.
France
700ml
16.00% ABV
NV🍇 Overview
Elegant, intense, and beautifully balanced, Giffard Cassis d’Anjou is a true expression of French liqueur craftsmanship. Made from hand-selected blackcurrants grown in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, this Crème de Cassis captures the perfect harmony between natural fruit acidity and rich sweetness.
Through slow maceration and careful blending, Giffard delivers a liqueur that is both vibrant and refined — ideal for sipping, mixing, or enhancing fine desserts. Its deep colour, luscious texture, and authentic fruit profile make it an indispensable component of classic French mixology.
🍇 The Producer & Heritage
Established in Angers, France in 1885 by Émile Giffard, the family-run Giffard & Cie distillery has been synonymous with quality and authenticity for over 135 years. Each Giffard liqueur reflects the brand’s enduring commitment to natural fruit expression, purity, and artisanal balance.
Cassis d’Anjou is one of the house’s signature creations, honouring both its Loire Valley origins and the long French tradition of cassis liqueur-making. It remains a benchmark for excellence among bartenders, sommeliers, and liqueur connoisseurs worldwide.
Style: French Blackcurrant Liqueur (Crème de Cassis)
Region: Loire Valley, France
Producer: Giffard & Cie
Distillation / Production: Traditional maceration of blackcurrants in neutral spirit, followed by sweetening with pure cane sugar
Fruit Source: Noir de Bourgogne and Royal de Naples blackcurrant varieties from Anjou
Maturation: Rested after maceration to allow full flavour integration
Cask Influence: None — stainless steel maceration preserves purity and freshness
Filtration / Proofing: Lightly filtered; bottled at classic cassis strength
Appearance: Deep purplish-black with violet highlights
ABV: 16 %
Nose:
Rich and aromatic — ripe blackcurrant, violet, and subtle herbal notes with a touch of earthiness.
Palate:
Full-bodied and smooth — intense cassis fruit balanced by natural tartness, with layers of jammy black fruit and delicate spice.
Finish:
Long and velvety — pure blackcurrant sweetness lingering with a refreshing acidity.
Overall Character:
Luscious, vivid, and elegant — a benchmark cassis offering perfect balance and authentic fruit depth.
🍇 One-Liner Flavour Summary
Rich, tangy, and beautifully balanced — an authentic blackcurrant liqueur bursting with Loire Valley purity and depth.
Neat:
Serve chilled as a refined digestif or over ice for a fruit-forward aperitif.
Cocktails:
An essential liqueur for classic and contemporary French cocktails — perfect in:
Kir (with dry white wine)
Kir Royale (with Champagne or Crémant)
Cassis Spritz
Bramble
French Berry Fizz
Culinary Use:
Ideal for desserts, sauces, or drizzling over vanilla ice cream and fruit tarts.
Food Pairings:
Cheesecake or panna cotta
Goat cheese with honey
Chocolate desserts or berry pavlova
Occasions:
Aperitif service
Dessert pairing menus
Classic cocktail programs and French tasting flights
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