Lillet Blanc
Lillet Blanc is the first spiced wine produced by the maison near Bordeaux which has become the symbol of the French aperitif over the years. On the nose, the notes of ripe citrus fruit, citron and orange peel, intense floral nuances of chamomile and broom, sweet spices and honeyed and balsamic closures. The sip is round, soft and rich, very clean and with a very long persistence
Lillet Blanc is a French specialty with very ancient origins, which still today represents a point of essential reference in the history of aperitifs. It is a fortified and spiced white wine that closely resembles Piedmontese Vermouth. It is produced by a Maison located near Bordeaux, using local white wine, enriched with infusions of herbs and spices that make the bouquet more complex and broad. The subsequent aging in wood gives the wine a particularly harmonious and seductive character, making it very appealing to drink. Its spicy and balsamic aromas make it ideal for tasting neat or with ice at the time of the aperitif.
The Blanc Lillet is one of the oldest aperitifs rich in history. It originates from a Maison founded in 1872 in Pondensac, near Bordeaux, which was engaged in marketing liqueurs and wines. Starting from the local white wines, the idea was born to create a new product by adding alcohol to fortify the wine.
enriching it with an infusion of spices and aromatic herbs. The success of Blanc Lillet was immediate and overwhelming, becoming the trendiest aperitif in 1920s Paris, and then conquering the whole world. Even today, Blanc Lillet retains its charm. It is appreciated by enthusiasts who love to rediscover the ancient taste of a timeless great classic. It can be enjoyed neat, with ice, or it can be used in the modern art of mixology to create cocktails with original and unusual flavors.The aperitif Lillet Blanc is the oldest among the versions of spiced wines from this historic French maison. Lillet represents the great tradition of fortified aperitifs. The base ingredient is a good white wine from Bordeaux, which is then flavored using typical local herbs and spices. Before bottling, Lillet Blanc matures in wooden barrels. The color is golden yellow with bright reflections. On the nose, it opens with intense aromas of wildflowers, lime notes, citrus zest,
soft oriental spices, balsamic notes of aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is enveloping and rich, harmonious and complex, extending towards a long and persistent finish.