Paired with plymouth gin it might be the best "martini" I've ever had. Get ready for a smooth & fruity refreshment. When I am not enjoying the classic, I love the Rosé because there’s some juicy berry flavors added to the situation. Special Drinks. Soybomb | Jul 10, 2009 06:47 PM 31. Produkují se jak bílá, červená, tak i růžová. Lillet is a range of refreshing aperitifs with a smooth, fruity taste. Bottle Size: 750ml Nevertheless, the attraction remains: We enjoy subbing Lillet rouge (released in 1962, $18) for sweet vermouth in Negronis, and sipping Lillet blanc ($18) on the rocks with a twist of orange. The original Lillet Blanc was followed up by the release of Lillet Rouge in 1962 and Lillet Rosé in 2012. It’s got honeyed citrus and floral notes with just a bit of an herbal kick. Lillet je značka francouzských aperitivech vín z oblasti Bordeaux. The main grape varieties in Lillet Rouge is merlot, which gives it a more tannic mouthfeel. Lillet Rouge. But lately he’s been drinking a lot of Lillet, a fruity, floral French aperitif wine. Lillet is a range of refreshing aperitifs with a smooth fruity taste. lillet rouge and the manhattan. There’s also Lillet Rosé and Lillet Rouge. The Facts: Name: Lillet Category: Aromatized wine — "tonic wine," or quinquina Proof: 34 (17% ABV) Origin: Bordeaux, France — since 1887. I've come to really favor lillet blanc in my martinis. Blanc, Rosé & Rouge! Lillet (French pronunciation: ), classed as an aromatised wine within EU law, is a French wine-based aperitif from Podensac.It is a blend of 85% Bordeaux region wines (Semillon for the Blanc and for the Rosé, Merlot for the Rouge) and 15% macerated liqueurs, mostly citrus liqueurs (peels of sweet oranges from Spain and Morocco and peels of bitter green oranges from Haiti). The most classic Lillet is Lillet Blanc, which is made white grapes. Santé! Hier werden die roten Trauben, die für ihre besonderen Tannine bekannt sind, sorgfältig gekeltert. A refreshing, aromatic blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon, blackberry, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and brandy, Lillet Rouge, Aperitif de Bordeaux is traditionally served well-chilled on ice with a slice of lime or orange. Composition: 85% wine; 15% fruit liqueur Styles: Lillet Blanc, Lillet Rouge, Lillet Rose The Story: In 1872, the brothers Lillet (Paul and Raymond) began distilling and dealing in wine in the town of Pondensac, just south of Bordeaux, France. Der sonnige Süd-Westen Frankreichs ist der Ausgangspunkt dieses rubinroten Aperitifs. The 1962 launch of a red-wine-based version, Lillet Rouge, created especially for the American market, didn’t really spur demand either, nor did dropping the word Kina from the label in 1970. Vyrábí se s francouzskou pečlivostí a z těch nejlepších vín z francouzských vinic. Lillet Rouge Tonic Lillet Rougette Lillet Magique Lillet Rouge Glaçons. Původní Lillet byl představen až v šedesátých letech minulého století. Typically, Daniel Holzman, The Meatball Shop chef and co-owner, is a bourbon and Budweiser man. Lillet Blanc. We regularly stock Lillet Blanc: it’s light, with subtle floral and herbal notes. Martini purists beware, this posting isn't for you. Lillet (pronounced “Li-lay”) is a French aperitif: a fortified wine that’s flavored with herbs and citrus. LA COLLECTION. There are are several types of Lillet made of different wines: Lillet Blanc, Lillet Rosé and Lillet Rouge. Whatever the cocktail we got the Lillet. And now in 2013, the company has released a special Reserve Jean De Lillet 2009 that's been aged to make a more complex and fuller bodied aperitif. Natually my mind has turned to lillet rouge and the manhattan. Lillet Rouge, Aperitif de Bordeaux is a sweet, ruby red aperitif originating from the French village of Podensac. , tak I růžová a smooth, fruity taste this posting is n't for you 06:47 PM 31 a... Gin it might be the best `` martini '' I 've ever had PM 31 a! 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