Chambord is a French raspberry liqueur made from raspberries, blackberries, Madagascar vanilla, citrus peel, honey, and cognac. It has an alcohol strength of 16.5%.
History
A raspberry liqueur similar to modern Chambord is believed to have been produced in the Loire Valley near the famous Château de Chambord as early as the late 17th century. Legend has it that King Louis XIV tasted it. The Chambord brand in its current form was founded in 1982 and acquired by the American corporation Brown-Forman in 2006.
How it is made
Chambord is made by soaking whole raspberries and blackberries in alcohol for several weeks to create a fruit infusion. The berries are then pressed to obtain juice. The infusion and juice are combined with a proprietary blend of cognac, vanilla, honey, spices, and herbs.
How it is served
Chambord is consumed in France and exported to other countries, including the United States, where it is used in various alcoholic cocktails. It is available in a distinctive spherical bottle.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Шамбор (ликёр), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.