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Lillet Rouge Aperitif
750ml & 34 Proof
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Lillet Rouge Aperitif is a Aperitif from the Lillet Aperitif brand hailing from France.
What is Lillet Rouge Aperitif?
Lillet Rouge is a French aperitif wine that blends Bordeaux wines with fruit liqueurs and quinine, creating a unique balance of sweet and bitter flavors. Interestingly, while its white counterpart Lillet Blanc gained fame as a key ingredient in James Bond's "Vesper Martini," Lillet Rouge was actually created first in 1962, predating the white version by nearly 25 years.
Why do we love Lillet Rouge Aperitif?
Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace Lillet Rouge Aperitif for its distinctive blend of Bordeaux wines and fruit liqueurs, creating a rich, wine-based aperitif that's neither a vermouth nor a typical fortified wine. Its ruby-red hue and complex flavor profile, featuring notes of ripe berries, orange peel, and vanilla, make it a versatile ingredient that adds depth and sophistication to cocktails, setting it apart from rums and other spirits entirely.
How do you drink Lillet Rouge Aperitif?
Lillet Rouge Aperitif shines when served chilled over ice or as a sophisticated base in wine-based cocktails, offering a rich, fruity complexity that's perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings. This versatile French fortified wine pairs beautifully with charcuterie boards, soft cheeses, and grilled meats, making it an ideal companion for outdoor gatherings or intimate dinners alike.
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Nose: Red berries and currants dominate, with subtle hints of orange zest and spices. Delicate floral notes of rose petals and violets add complexity. A touch of oak provides a warm, inviting aroma.
Palate: Medium-bodied and smooth. Ripe cherries and raspberries blend with bitter orange peel. Quinine adds a pleasant bitterness, balanced by honey sweetness. Herbal notes of thyme and sage emerge, along with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla from oak aging.
Finish: Long and warming. The fruit flavors linger, gradually giving way to a dry, slightly bitter finish reminiscent of dark chocolate. A gentle spiciness and subtle oak tannins provide a satisfying closure, inviting another sip.
Lillet Rouge is crafted by blending Bordeaux wines with fruit liqueurs and carefully selected spices, then aging the mixture in oak barrels. What makes its production unique is the use of quinine from Peru in the recipe, which adds a subtle bitterness and complexity to the final product.
Main Ingredient: Red Wine
Country of Origin: France
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