Lillet Blanc 75cl

Lillet Blanc is an aperitif created by the Lillet Frères company, founded in 1872 by wine merchants Paul and Raymond Lillet, in Podensac, in the Bordeaux region of France. All stages of production are carried out at the Lillet distillery, and the original recipe is jealously guarded by the Master of the cellar, guaranteeing Lillet its iconic status as the quintessential Bordeaux aperitif. The finest white wines are brought together to create the Lillet Blanc aperitif. It is the result of a careful blend of Sauvignon Blanc, for its freshness and aroma, Semillon, for its structure and long finish, and Muscadelle for its floral bouquet and elegance. The wine is blended with fine artisanal orange infusions made from sweet orange peel from Spain and bitter oranges from Haiti. This aperitif is cold-macerated in 48% neutral beetroot alcohol, alongside a secret blend of macerated fruits, produced at the Lillet distillery in Podensac. A small amount of quinine from Peru is added to the blend before the liquid is aged for 6 to 12 months in oak barrels, the wood of which comes from French forests. To achieve balance, the master distiller combines young, fresh and fruity Lillet vintages with smooth, more concentrated older vintages, making careful adjustments for quality before bottling.

Features

• It stands out for its bright golden color and a floral aroma of citrus and wine. It offers a well-balanced flavor between the typicality of the wine, the grapes and some citrus notes. It is sweet with a slight bitter touch.
• It is recommended to serve the Lillet Blanc aperitif very cold with a slice of orange, lemon or lime in a cocktail.