Lillet: blanc ou rouge?

Old Apr 4th, 2004, 04:35 PM
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Lillet: blanc ou rouge?

I enjoy a Lillet here in US, and when I ordered some at Fontaine de Mars, they asked if I wanted blanc or rouge. I didn't realize the red existed, and as creature of habit, i ordered the white. Has anyone had the red, and is it available here in US?
Maybe it hasn't gotten to the 'Burgh, yet!
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Old Apr 4th, 2004, 05:43 PM
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Yes, we buy it here in Boston.
Different areas carry different things. I've had to buy my favorite pastis from California because you rarely see it here,
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Old Apr 4th, 2004, 05:49 PM
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http://www.champagneswines.com/wine/lillet.htm
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Old Apr 4th, 2004, 08:19 PM
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Never, ever,heard of or seen rouge, in the USA OR France.
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Old Apr 4th, 2004, 08:21 PM
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I first had it in France and now buy it here. There's a sight I posted above where you can order it.
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Old Apr 5th, 2004, 06:16 AM
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Thanks, Mimi, for the website! I'd like to try the rouge, although it said it's less dry than the blanc. How do you think the two compare?

One of our larger state stores (as we call them here in PA b/c they are run by the state) probably has it or can get it. I just tried at our little local Wine and Spirits shop.
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Old Apr 5th, 2004, 08:39 AM
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I use another sight to order my rouge, a sweeter Lillet than the blanc.
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Old Apr 5th, 2004, 09:27 AM
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Both rouge and blanc are available at Beverages & More, www.bevmo.com.
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Old Apr 5th, 2004, 10:29 AM
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If you like cocktails and like Lillet Blanc try mixing half vodka (Grey Goose preffered) with half Littet blanc, strain into martini glasses. We call it a Montemarte! If you take the measurements to 1/3 each and add Gin you have a Vespa.

both blanc and rouge are widely available here in Seattle.

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Old Apr 5th, 2004, 10:32 AM
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Grey Goose! my kind of girl, stormygirl.
thanks for the support when I know what I said is correct, coccinelle and Barbara.
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Old Apr 7th, 2004, 02:44 PM
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grandmere, I'm at this moment drinking a toast to you with my Lillet Rouge.
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Old Apr 7th, 2004, 05:05 PM
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Merci, Mimi! What a nice thought!
Funny, just about the same time you were toasting and posting, I was asking my husband to see if the large liquor store near his office has Lillet Rouge!
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Stormygirl - I take it to a slightly different level. 3 parts Grey Goose Oranj and one part Llilet with an orange twist served on the rocks...drink a few of them on a sunny day and you'll be cerain you are in a cafe in one of Mimi's favourite French small towns....
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wow, mon ami, I love a man with a strong drink and a cool smile..you!
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