Chambord (liqueur)
Chambord Liqueur Royale de France is a French berry liqueur with 16.5% alcohol by volume. It is made from black raspberries , blackberries , XO cognac , Madagascar vanilla , lemon zest , acacia honey and herbs.
history
The label was founded in 1982 by NJ “Sky” Cooper . and was named after the castle of the same name in France. Today, Chambord is made near Cour-Cheverny in the Loire Valley. The production facility is located on the grounds of the La Sistière castle. Chambord has been marketed by Brown Forman Corporation since 2006 .
Manufacturing process
Chambord is made in a three-step process. The first stage of production is flavoring. The process begins with the mixture of fresh raspberries and blackberries, which are then soaked in neutral alcohol for four weeks. This gives the fruit mixture a natural raspberry aroma. It is then filtered and brandy is added to the fruit again for two weeks. Then the added alcohol is extracted and the remaining juice and sugar are pressed out of the remaining fruit mass. The flavored alcohol and the concentrate from the last pressing are then mixed again to create an intense, natural fruit infusion. The final stage is blending. The fruit infusion is mixed with black raspberries, Madagascar vanilla, lemons, honey as well as selected herbs and spices and mixed with a blend of French cognacs.
consumption
Various long drinks and cocktails can be mixed with Chambord. Chambord can also be used to prepare various dishes.
bottle
Chambord liqueur is bottled in a spherical bottle. In 2010 the bottle was redesigned.
Awards
For the past five years, Chambord has won silver and bronze medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Web links
- http://www.chambordonline.com/product-liqueur.aspx (about the manufacturing process)