Le Moné is a modern, citrus-forward American Meyer lemon apéritif, bottled at 16% ABV (32 proof).
It is made from real Meyer lemon peel from California, dry New York farm white wine and California brandy.
It is sweetened with 100% organic blue agave instead of sugar, with about two grams of sugar per ounce, far less than traditional liqueurs like limoncello.
Bright and sessionable, it is a lighter, more balanced take on the pre-dinner apéritif ritual.
Its sculpted green-glass bottle with a sunny lemon label looks beautiful on a bar cart.
Vermouth is an aromatised wine: a base wine fortified with neutral spirit and flavoured with botanicals, traditionally including wormwood, which gives the category its name from the German Wermut. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed within a few weeks, as the wine base slowly loses its freshness.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fresh Meyer lemon zest and blossom.
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Palate: Bright lemon, lightly sweet, crisp wine.
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Finish: Clean and refreshing.
Specifications
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Brand: Le Moné
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Style: Meyer lemon apéritif
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Base: New York white wine and California brandy
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Sweetener: Organic blue agave
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ABV: 16% (32 proof)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Le Moné shines in a spritz: pour it over ice with sparkling wine or soda water and a lemon wheel. It is lovely chilled and neat as an apéritif, with tonic and a sprig of rosemary, or as a lighter alternative to limoncello after dinner. Use it in a French 75, a lemon drop, or a gin and lemon highball. Pair it with oysters, ricotta crostini, grilled fish, salads and lemon desserts. Keep the bottle in the refrigerator once opened. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it made from?
Meyer lemon peel, New York white wine, California brandy and organic agave.
Is it sweet?
It is lightly sweet, with about two grams of sugar per ounce.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 16% ABV, or 32 proof.
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