Black currantBlack currantGuide of the Côte-d'OrGuide of the Côte-d'OrTravel Guide > France > Burgundy > Côte-d'Or > Black currant
 
Black currant, a shrub about one metre height, is often situated near vineyards. It is mainly located in the sector going from Hautes Côtes to the plain of Côte de Nuits. Black currant is sought in numerous domains such as for example pharmacy where it is recognised for its benefactions and in perfume shops where the bud of black currant plays an essential role in the most famous perfumes. Black currant is also used in numerous culinary preparations. from Dijon appeared in the middle of the 19th century. It is a very good gastronomic speciality of the city today. The naming Black currant of Dijon insures the origin of the fruit. Kir, a famous aperitif, requires 1/3 of black currant liqueur and 2/3 of white aligoté wine. To find out more about it, Cassissium, situated in Nuits-Saint-Georges, is entirely devoted to black currant and explain its origin, history and its numerous virtues. This place is also a production site for black currant liqueurs and brandies. | LOCALISATION IN CÔTE-D'OR | | | |
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