{"product_id":"lillet-aperitif-blanc","title":"Lillet Aperitif Blanc","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eA French aperitif wine. It is a blend of 85% Bordeaux wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle for the Blanc; Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for the Rouge) and 15% macerated liqueurs, mostly citrus liqueurs from the peels of sweet oranges from Spain and Morocco and the peels of bitter green oranges from Haiti. Lillet belongs in a family of aperitif known as tonic wines because of the addition of a liqueur of Chinchona bark from Peru which contains quinine. Lillet is matured in oak casks. While it has been produced since the late 19th century, the current formulation dates from 1986. The formulation was changed only to lower the sugar content; the level of quinine has remained roughly the same.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe final drink needs to be served very cold, because that emphasises the fruit aromas rather than the bitterness. As the drink warms, the bitterness becomes more obvious. You can add ice, but should also add a slice of lemon (orange for Red Lillet) so it doesn't dilute the principal flavours as the ice melts. The finish is dry from the quinine, which is why it is still considered to be fortifying and reviving drink, perfect for stimulating the appetite as an aperitif.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eLillet has recently come back into fashion as one of the components of James Bond's favourite cocktail in Ian Fleming's Casino Royale .007 called it the Vesper (after the female lead character in the book and film) - a mix of gin, vodka and Lillet!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFloral, orange blossom, fresh mint, vanilla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCandied orange, orange blossom, honey, pine resin, and exotic fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominant Grapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSémillon and Sauvignon Blanc are the dominant grapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Serving Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLillet Spritz, Lillet Gin \u0026amp; Tonic, 50\/50 Lillet \u0026amp; Gin Martini Paired with Fresh Oysters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSAS Statement: Lillet Blanc Per 2.5 fl. oz. – Calories 96.1; Carbohydrates 6.5; Protein 0; Sugar 6.5; Fat 0.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100px\" alt=\"No artificial flavoring\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIL_NoArtificial.png\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100px\" alt=\"Under 100cal per serving\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIL_Under100Cal.png\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUSTAINABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWines entering Lillet’s crafting process originate from the southwest of France. Lillet progressively implements sustainable viticultural practices policies (notably HEV-1 and Terra Vitis-2).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVATs 100% made in France\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll oak vats are made in France and sourced from NFO-supervised forests (National Forestry Office, ensuring sustainable monitoring of forest lands). Stainless steel vats are also made in France from materials sourced from European countries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-90% Carbon Emissions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince 2021, all wines are transported with tankers fuelled with bioethanol. The latter is sourced from regional wine production’s waste. It is refined in the same region as the production site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Recycling\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfter being used for the infusions, 100% fruits are composted less than 10km away from the production site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-50% Energy and Water Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: The production of one Lillet bottle requires 51% less water and 50% less energy than 4 years ago (FY21 vs FY17). 100% energy comes from renewable sources. Maison Lillet is ISO 14001 certified (environment management).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379952910549,"sku":"TSW\u0026S_VWS_4781","price":33.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/Lillet_Aperitif_Blanc.jpg?v=1744808623","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/lillet-aperitif-blanc","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}