Lillet Blanc Aperitif Wine (750ml)
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$23.99
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Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed April 2019This pale gold aperitif displays mellow, juicy pear and peach nectar on nose and palate. Overall this is juicy, mouthwatering and easy-drinking, mixing fruity and earthy notes and finishing with an inviting floral lilt. Sip or mix. (KN)
Staff Reviews
DO
This white wine-based aperitif was created in 1887 in Bordeaux and originally had a high quinine content (presumably to treat malaria). Quinine is synthesized from the Kina-Kina tree, hence the drink’s original name: Kina Lillet. The original recipe was made famous by Ian Fleming in Casino Royal as a key component in the infamous “James Bond Martini.” This blend of fruit liqueurs and fortified wine was originally marketed as a tonic of great medicinal quality. These days there’s a new, friendlier Lillet with less quinine and it still lends itself to making cocktails, like the famous Edith’s Fizz.
GL
Gary Lai
Gary Lai
Excellent aperitif wine to have, before moving on to the "next" stage. Drink it chilled or on the rock.
The Lillet is also a good substitute to have when I run out of white wine (gasp!). Yes, that even happens to professional drinkers !
Notes
This famous aperitif wine has made a resurgence in recent years as the cocktail revolution has inspired a new generation of mixologists to explore tried, true, and traditional potations. Lillet Blanc is used in numerous classic cocktails, but can be served in a spritz, chilled, or on the rocks with a citrus twist. It consists of 85% Semillon and 15% macerated (primarily citrus) liqueurs. Think of it as a refreshing and delightful aromatized white Bordeaux.
Details
| Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Other White Wines |
| Alcohol Content | 17% |
| SKU | 660053 |