Creme de Cassis
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years of opening to experience the peak freshness of its fruit flavors.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Vanilla bean ice cream, Crémant d'Alsace (for a Kir Royal), dark chocolate tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the heart of southern Alsace, the Crème de Cassis from Cave du Vieil-Armand celebrates the region's long-standing heritage of artisanal fruit liqueurs. While the cooperative is famous for its expressive wines grown on the granitic slopes of the Hartmannswillerkopf, it also honors the local tradition of distilling and macerating orchard and berry fruits. This liqueur is produced by macerating premium blackcurrants to extract a deep purple hue and an intense bouquet of ripe berries, tart skin, and sweet nectar. It serves as a tribute to the classic French aperitif culture, particularly the beloved 'Kir'—traditionally mixed with a crisp white wine or, in this region, a sparkling Crémant d'Alsace to make a festive 'Kir Royal'.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Base Ingredient
None (produced from blackcurrants)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
15%