Lillet Blanc Aperitif 750ml

Lillet Blanc — Aromatized Aperitif Wine | Podensac, Bordeaux | 750ml

Style: Aromatized Aperitif Wine | Origin: Podensac, Bordeaux, France | ABV: 17% | Format: 750ml

Pronounced lee-LAY — and once you know it, you’ll never forget it. Created in 1872 in the village of Podensac on the banks of the Garonne, Lillet Blanc is the iconic French aperitif that has graced Parisian cafés, Bond films, and home bars for over 150 years. A blend of 85% Bordeaux wines (Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon) and 15% macerated citrus and fruit liqueurs with a touch of quinine, it delivers a beautifully balanced profile that is neither wine nor cocktail — it is something entirely its own.

Critical Acclaim

Wine Enthusiast — 92 Points
“The rounded bouquet features tropical fruit notes of banana and guava, smells of ripe grapes and kiwi, and a subtle spiciness. The palate entry is luscious, gently fruity and keenly acidic. Finish is ripe, delicately spiced, and delicious. An old favorite.”

Tasting Notes

Honey, orange blossom, and ripe stone fruit on the nose. Luscious and gently fruity on the palate with bright acidity, notes of kiwi, white grapes, and a pleasantly bitter herbal finish. Elegant, refreshing, and endlessly versatile.

How to Serve

• Classic: Chilled (43–46°F) over ice with a slice of orange — the definitive Lillet serve
• Spritz: Lillet Blanc + tonic water + orange slice over ice
• Vesper Martini: Gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc — shaken, not stirred, as James Bond ordered
• Aperitivo: Serve alongside olives, charcuterie, or light hors d’oeuvres

Product Details

• Producer: Lillet, Podensac, Bordeaux, France | Est. 1872
• Base: 85% Bordeaux wines (Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon) + 15% macerated citrus & fruit liqueurs
• ABV: 17%
• Format: 750ml