Lillet

Lillet is a prestigious French aperitif from the small village of Podensac south of Bordeaux, created in 1872 when brothers Paul and Raymond Lillet founded Maison Lillet as a business dealing in wines, spirits, and liqueurs.

In 1887 they developed the first version of Kina Lillet — a blend of white Bordeaux wine with citrus liqueurs and quinine. This gave rise to an aromatised wine, also known as vermouth, admired for its incredible aroma, deliciously sweet flavour, and pleasant bitter finish.

The Lillet brand quickly gained popularity both at home and abroad, and by the early 20th century it was exported to Great Britain, the USA, and Asia. It became inseparably linked with cocktail culture and rose to fame thanks to the iconic Vesper Martini cocktail, made famous by James Bond in the novel *Casino Royale*.

Today Lillet ranks among the most prestigious brands of French wine and aperitifs, offering modern variations – Lillet Blanc, Rosé and Rouge. We recommend serving it chilled over ice or as the base for popular cocktails such as the Lillet Spritz.