Lillet Blanc

Core

Podensac / Bordeaux / France

Famous For

ABV17%. Consistent across the brand.
Sub-styles
Lillet BlancLillet RougeLillet Rose

Tasting Notes

Orange blossom, honey, candied citrus, white peach, gentle bitterness, floral, light vanilla. Much sweeter and less bitter than pre-1986 Kina Lillet. Finish is clean and citrus-forward.

Brand Guide

There's essentially one producer: Lillet, from Podensac. Lillet Blanc ($16-20). Lillet Rouge and Lillet Rose are the same price. No generic alternative exists — competitors are different products (Cocchi Americano, Mattei Cap Corse).

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The Story

Bordeaux wine meets bitter orange in quiet refinement.

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