Maison
Gabriel Boudier
French maison specializing in liqueurs and fruit crèmes founded in Dijon; known for the Crème de Cassis de Dijon and for a range that includes crèmes, fruit liqueurs and gin (including the Saffron Gin).
- Dijon · Burgundy · France
- Since 1874
- 7 products
The story
Founded in Dijon in 1874, Maison Gabriel Boudier has a long history of producing fruit crèmes and liqueurs. Since 1936 the Battault family has led the company; in the post‑war period the Maison was involved in supplying gin (reported supply to the American army). In 2022 Gabriel Boudier became part of the Famille Piffaut Vins & Domaines group (Veuve Ambal).
Production philosophy
Enhancing the natural flavour of fruits through rigorous selection of raw materials and traditional artisanal processes; a balance between respect for heritage (classic crèmes such as cassis) and the development of premium, cocktail‑oriented references.
Territory
Dijon, Burgundy (Bourgogne) region, France.
Awards and recognition
Trophée du Meilleur Producteur de Liqueurs — International Spirits Challenge (02/02/2024).
Production method
The Maison macerates fruit in rotary vats (Vinimatics systems) to extract colour and aroma, followed by distillation steps for spirit infusions. For gins (e.g. Saffron Gin) botanicals are distilled in a copper pot still and a separate saffron infusion is integrated; production uses both steam stills and a caisson still.
Distillation
Maceration of fruit in rotary vats for crèmes; distillation using steam stills and a caisson still to obtain spirit infusions; for the Saffron Gin botanicals are distilled in a copper pot still and a saffron infusion is added.
Characteristics
- Type
- Maison
- City
- Dijon
- Categories
- French liqueur maison
- fruit liqueurs and crèmes
- Crème de cassis de Dijon
- infused / premium gin
- contract manufacturing / private label (Boudier Marque Privée)
- Raw materials
- fruit (for crèmes and liqueurs)
- blackcurrant (cassis)
- beet sugar
- saffron threads
- gin botanicals (e.g. juniper, coriander, citrus peels, angelica, iris, fennel)
- Representative products
- Crème de Cassis de Dijon
- Crème de Violettes
- Saffron Gin (Gin Saffron)
- Crème de Cacao
- Crème de Pamplemousse Rose
- Liqueur de Litchis
- Sloe Gin
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in Dijon in 1874; historic home of Dijon crème de cassis.
- Under the guidance of the Battault family since 1936.
- Producer of the Saffron Gin (historic / rediscovered recipe), distilled in Dijon.
- Integrated into the Famille Piffaut Vins & Domaines group (Veuve Ambal) in 2022.
- Offers Boudier Solutions / Boudier Marque Privée services and a range conceived for professional use (recipes for bartenders).