Tasting Notes: Intense, fresh & tart blackcurrant with succulentcherry & plum hints. Rich, velvety texture with fullbodied blackcurrants that continue to open with hintsof cherry & plum, becoming more luscious withexotic zest, fruit jam notes & a final wave of crèmebrulee. Rich-dry balance led by blackcurrant notesand hints of cherry. History of the Kir Royal:CANON KIR
- As the charismatic Mayor of Dijon from 1945-1968, Canon Felix Kir popularized vin blanc cassis by drinking Lejay Cassis with white wine. As a result of his vibrant reputation the drink was named after him. His loyalty inspired Kir to sign the trademark of his drinks name to Lejay in 1951.