Lillet Blanc Aperitif Wine (750ml)
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$23.99
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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)
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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.
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 |