Lillet (pronounced lee-lay), is a French Aperitif comprised of a blend of wine, liqueurs, fruits and herbs. It originated in the French village of Podensac and has been made for the reason that late 1800s. Lillet Blanc is comprised of white wine and is drier than Lillet Rouge, its red-wine counterpart. Both are classically served over ice with an orange twist.

Lillet is a blend of rigorously selected wines and fruit liqueurs, aged in oak vats for around 12 months, all the way through which it’s given the similar care as the Grands Crus (great wines) of Bordeaux.

Lillet Blanc has a golden colour with candied orange, honey, pine resin, lime and fresh mint aromas.Full and wealthy at the palate with a good looking, long aftertaste. All the time serve well chilled in a Bordeaux wine glass… zest with a slice of orange or lime. Perfect with snacks and desserts!

Lillet blanc is the important thing ingredient in James Bond’s Martini derivative, the Vesper, a drink created in deference to the beautiful double agent in Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale and reffered to as Kina Lillet.
French Aperitif comprised of a blend of wine, liqueurs, fruits and herbs
Lillet Blanc is comprised of white wine and is drier than Lillet Rouge, its red-wine counterpart
Served over ice with an orange twist