27 August, 2008
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Brand owner Lejay Lagoute
Produced in France
Size 75cl
Price £8.99, d6-d10
Abv 12
Markets Europe (France, Netherlands, Ireland, Finland, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and UK)
Contact david.john@cowen.co.uk
Dijon, France-based liqueur producer Lejay Lagoute has produced a ready-mixed Kir Royal, which is a blend of French sparkling wine and macerated blackcurrants. No colouring or water is added.
Kir is said to have been created by Canon Kir, the mayor of Dijon after World War II, who gave Lejay Lagoute permission to use his name to promote its crème de cassis.