Lillet Rosé

Lots of berries and citrus. Works well alone or in a spritz. I think I like this one wven better than the blanc.

An off-dry, sustainable, aromatized wine crafted with a base of Bordeaux Sémillon & Merlot wine, macerated liqueurs that are then blended & aged in French oak. It has an aromatic birth, while a fresh & balanced life led to a refreshing & floral death! August 2017 / January 2019 / February 2021 For those who enjoy a Rosé wine with a bit of more alcohol, simply serve chilled! Great for cocktails as well!

Appearance: Pale salmon-pink, like a pink tea rose or a ripe peach. Transparent with no particulates. Aroma: Fresh and fruity with hints of rose petal, cherry and grapefruit. Exactly like a fine Sancerre rosé. Flavour & Texture: Crisp, bright and delicate. It displays the foundation rosé wine character strongly and balances this with mild bitterness. Refreshingly acidic on the arrival it maintains an elegantly fruity profile throughout. The texture is light and cleansing. This is the third of the triumvirate of modern Lillet aromatised wines. It is an excellent aperitif in its own right, a fine base for a refreshing spritz and a surprisingly versatile cocktail ingredient. It is the most demure and delicate Lillet so make sure that you mix it with a gentle touch as it is overpowered by intense flavours. If Lillet Rouge was Gal Gadot and Lillet Blanc Jennifer Lawrence then Lillet Rosé would be Audrey Hepburn. Just mixing it with plain sparkling lemonade works well but it can drown it if you are not careful, and some may find the result too sweet and cordial-like. In my opinion it is best with champagne, cava or sparkling asti (for sweet palates) topped off with a little soda and a slice of citrus. It also teams well with tonic and has a particular affinity for floral liqueurs. My favourite concoction so far is 2oz Lillet Rosé and 1oz St Germain in a champagne flute, topped up with champagne. You can add a twist of grapefruit peel for an added tang, or if it’s too dry for your palate add a barspoon of agave syrup. “Excellent” : 88/100 (4.5 stars)

Beautiful clear rose color, sweeter and more floral fruit (strawberry, light grape) than Lillet Blanc, with little of the bitter quinine showing up in the mouth (but you do smell it on the nose). Light, fresh, delicate. Aperitif (neat cold or with ice) or flavoring for a cocktail.