Aperitif & Vermouth
Aromatised Wine
/ Lillet • Bordeaux, France • 17.0% ABV

Lillet Blanc

8.7
Score out of 10 Based on 29 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma of Lillet Blanc as floral and fresh, highlighting notes of honey, citrus zest, mint, pine resin, and stone fruits such as apricot and peach. On the palate, they report a soft, coating mouthfeel with flavors of candied orange, honey, dandelions, and tropical fruits balanced by light acidity. The finish is characterized as crisp and refreshingly dry, leaving lingering impressions of citrus skins, lime, minerality, and evergreen herbal notes. While reviewers agree on its fruity and honeyed profile, they diverge regarding its bitterness and sweetness, with some noting a delicate quinine bitterness, others stating the bitterness was removed, and one reviewer finding it too sweet."

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Distillery Note

Blend of Bordeaux wines and fruit liqueurs.

Lillet Blanc

Lillet Blanc

Aperitif & Vermouth ·Aromatised Wine · 17.0%
Lillet · Bordeaux, France
8.7
/ 10 from 29 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma of Lillet Blanc as floral and fresh, highlighting notes of honey, citrus zest, mint, pine resin, and stone fruits such as apricot and peach. On the palate, they report a soft, coating mouthfeel with flavors of candied orange, honey, dandelions, and tropical fruits balanced by light acidity. The finish is characterized as crisp and refreshingly dry, leaving lingering impressions of citrus skins, lime, minerality, and evergreen herbal notes. While reviewers agree on its fruity and honeyed profile, they diverge regarding its bitterness and sweetness, with some noting a delicate quinine bitterness, others stating the bitterness was removed, and one reviewer finding it too sweet."

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Taste Profile

Blend of Bordeaux wines and fruit liqueurs.
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Flavor Drivers

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Character Drivers

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Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Berry
  • Fruit
  • Fruits
  • Subtle
  • Fresh

Criticized for

  • Sweet
  • Lime
  • Vermouth
  • Dry

Flavor profile

  • Fruity orange, citrus, fruit 20/29
  • Sweet & Confectionery honey, sweet, golden syrup 15/29
  • Woody & Roasted oak, pine, bark 13/29
  • Floral floral, flowers, orange blossom 12/29
  • Spicy & Herbal mint, spices, cinnamon 9/29

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Lillet: How alike does this range taste, and where does this bottle sit in the portfolio?

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