Mathilde Creme De Cassis De La Saintonge Liqueur
Mathilde Creme De Cassis De La Saintonge Liqueur
Mathilde Crème de Cassis de la Saintonge is a luxurious and authentically French blackcurrant liqueur that encapsulates the essence of the Saintonge region in southwestern France. Crafted with meticulous care, this liqueur captures the natural sweetness and depth of ripe blackcurrants, creating a velvety and vibrant spirit. With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, Mathilde Crème de Cassis de la Saintonge has become a timeless classic in the world of liqueurs.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A bottle of crème de cassis is a quietly generous gift, because it turns an ordinary bottle of wine into something festive. This one comes from the Saintonge region of southwestern France, made from ripe blackcurrants and pouring a deep ruby red. Expect a fragrant burst of fresh blackcurrant on the nose with a light earthy edge. A velvety, concentrated palate follows, where sweetness and gentle tartness stay in balance, with hints of blackberry and a whisper of florals before a long, fruity finish. It suits the host who loves an aperitif hour, the friend who keeps sparkling wine on hand, or the home baker who enjoys a dessert with a story. With a history dating back to the 19th century, it carries a real sense of French tradition. The recipient can splash it into dry white wine for a classic Kir, top it with Champagne or Prosecco for a Kir Royale, stir it into a Bramble, or drizzle it over vanilla ice cream.
Pairs well with
- Vanilla ice cream and berries — A small drizzle adds concentrated blackcurrant sweetness and gentle tartness that lifts the creamy vanilla and echoes the fruit.
- Housewarming gift — Its versatility, from Kir to dessert topping, gives new hosts a ruby-red, fruit-forward bottle they will reach for whenever guests arrive.
- Summer evening aperitif — Mixed with dry white wine as a Kir, its blend of sweetness and tartness makes a refreshing, slightly sweet start to an evening.
Questions about this bottle
What is Mathilde Crème de Cassis made from, and where does it come from?
It is a blackcurrant liqueur from the Saintonge region of southwestern France. It is crafted to capture the natural sweetness and depth of ripe blackcurrants, and its history dates back to the 19th century.
What does it taste like?
The nose offers fresh blackcurrants with a mix of tartness and natural sweetness, plus subtle earthiness. The palate is concentrated and velvety, with balanced sweetness and gentle tartness, hints of blackberry and a whisper of florals, finishing long, sweet and fruity.
How do I make a Kir or Kir Royale with it?
For a classic Kir, combine a measure of the crème de cassis with dry white wine, typically Aligoté. For a Kir Royale, use sparkling wine such as Champagne or Prosecco instead, which makes a celebratory aperitif.
Can it be used beyond cocktails, and what size is the bottle?
Yes. Drizzle it over vanilla ice cream or fresh berries, use it in baking for blackcurrant flavor, or sip it neat in a small liqueur glass. It also works in a Bramble or French Martini. The bottle is 750 ml.
