Country: Podensac, France

Raw material: Grapes, and a selection of botanicals including cinchona, sweet and bitter oranges

Alcohol: 17%

La Maison Lillet was founded by brothers Raymond and Paul Lillet in 1872 in the small village of Podensac, France.

Lillet is a subtle blend of French wines and macerated liqueurs produced in the renowned winemaker region of Bordeaux.

The maceration is processed separately using fruits, peels, and barks and being slowly cold-soaked in alcohol.

After several weeks of extracting the flavours, the liquid is run off and the fruits are pressed.

The two parts are mixed in a vat, stirred and aged in oak for a few months to combine.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Golden

Aroma: Very aromatic, rich bouquet of fruits and flowers

Taste: Vibrant flavours of candied oranges, honey, piney, and exotic fruits

Variants:

Lillet Rosé

Lillet Rouge

Lillet Grand Réserve 2012