Chambord - Royal Liqueur of France

Volume: 0.5 litres | Alcohol content: 16.5% | Colouring: Yes

Special Features:

Black raspberries and a multi-stage berry extraction are central to Chambord. Raspberries, blackberries and blackcurrants form its fruity foundation. Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel and honey add creamy, citrus and sweet accents. The recipe also includes aromatic herbs and spices, including ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon; a small proportion of XO Cognac rounds out the blend.

The liqueur combines a soft, velvety texture with pronounced berry sweetness. It works as an ingredient in a French Martini or a Chambord Spritz with soda water and dry white wine. This version contains 0.5 litres at 16.5% alcohol and comes in gift packaging.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: On the nose, creamy vanilla and distinct honey notes combine with ripe raspberries. Blackberries and raspberry compote add to the bouquet, with a subtle accent of candied mandarin.
• Palate: On the palate, fresh berry fruit and pronounced honey notes meet creamy vanilla. The sweet opening recalls raspberry syrup and candied blackberries; the texture feels soft and layered.
• Finish: The full finish remains fruit-led. Wild blackberries and sweet sugar notes linger, while the alcohol feels smoothly integrated.

Distillery/Bottler:

Chambord is produced in Cour-Cheverny in France’s Loire Valley. The berries are processed in several stages: the first extraction with French spirits takes four weeks. A second infusion follows; after a total of six weeks, the fruit is gently pressed.

These extracts form the base of the liqueur. In the final production stage, additional raspberry flavours, vanilla, citrus peel and honey are incorporated, and the blend is adjusted for flavour balance. Chambord’s character thus rests both on the extraction of the fruit and on the final blending of its ingredients.

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