Lillet Grande Reserve Blanc
Lillet is an exceptional wine-based aperitif, crafted in Podensac, in the heart of the prestigious Bordeaux wine region. The company Lillet Frères, renowned liquor maker and wine and spirits merchant, was founded in 1872. The innovative idea of combining Bordeaux wines with aromatic plants and exotic fruits comes from Father Kermann, a doctor who traveled to Brazil under Louis XVI before settling in Bordeaux, where he developed liqueurs and tonics mainly based on quinine, an ingredient with medicinal properties. In 1985, the Lillet family passed the management to Bruno Borie, and in 2008, the company became part of a subsidiary of the Pernod Ricard group, the world leader in spirits.
Lillet is carefully crafted from a rigorous blend consisting of 85% selected wines and 15% fruit and quinine liqueurs. The fruit liqueurs are obtained through a slow maceration, lasting several weeks, of citrus peels such as sweet orange from Morocco or Spain, and bitter orange from Haiti or Peru, in high-quality alcohol. This unique know-how is complemented by traditional aging in oak barrels, giving Lillet an aromatic richness and unparalleled complexity.
Lillet Grande Réserve Blanc embodies an exclusive blend of wines from a single rigorously selected harvest and infusions of fruits meticulously chosen for their quality. This prestigious cuvée is carefully aged in oak barrels for a full year, ensuring perfect harmony between the flavors. Its limited production makes it a rare product, which can be kept for 15 to 20 years under optimal conditions. Lillet Grande Réserve is ideally enjoyed chilled, between 8 and 10°C, as an aperitif in an elegant wine glass. It also pairs perfectly with refined dishes such as foie gras, white meats, blue-veined cheeses, or desserts based on dark chocolate or fruits, offering a unique tasting experience.
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