In 2011, the house of Lillet returned to something it had not touched in more than 50 years: a brand new colour. The result was a pale pink aperitif scented with rose petals and fresh berries.
Expert's Description
Lillet Rose Vermouth is a Rosé Vermouth from the Bordeaux region of France, made from a base of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sémillon grapes, with an alcohol content of 17%.
The house of Lillet Frères was founded in Podensac south of Bordeaux in 1872 by brothers Paul and Raymond Lillet. Lillet Rose was created in 2011 as the house's first new colour in over 50 years, and it shares the same base of Bordeaux wines and macerated citrus liqueurs as Lillet Blanc, with a short skin maceration to give it its pink colour, along with a small proportion of Lillet Rouge. The wine is aged for a year in oak casks before being flavoured with orange peel from Spain and Haiti, local fruit liqueurs from southwestern France and a touch of cinchona bark.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Red berries, orange blossom and grapefruit, joined by rose petals and ripe cherries.
Palate
Fresh, lively and fruit-forward, with a clear rosé wine character balanced by a mild bitterness from the cinchona bark.
Finish
Light and refreshing, with lingering notes of berries and citrus and a fine, dry close.
Specifications
Distillery: Lillet
Region: Podensac, Bordeaux, France
Type: Rosé Vermouth
ABV: 17%
Size: 75 CL
EAN No.: 3057230000277
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled on the rocks with fresh berries, or topped with soda for a light spritz.
Flavour Profile
Berry · Floral · Fruity · Lightly Bitter · Crisp
Did you know?
Lillet Rose was the first new colour from the house of Lillet in more than 50 years when it launched in 2011.
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