Re: Wines: Moet & Chandon Petite Liqueur

Hey Mike

If you still have your Petite Liqueur...

::HISTORY AND TASTING NOTES FOR MOET & CHANDON PETITE LIQUEUR:: :: :: ::A LITTLE HISTORY::: ::The last bottling of Moet Petite Liqueur occurred in 1992. Contrary to popular belief Moet distributed Petite Liqueur worldwide in various livery, Petite Licorelle was another name used throughout Europe. ::::The wine did not sell well overseas, had strong established competition and was not marketed well. :::: :: ::Several theories exist as to why this product sold so convincingly in Australia, one was of course the name, which the Australian distributor, Swift & Moore changed to reflect their other products which were overwhelmingly liqueur based, Another was the aggressive marketing that was embarked upon here by S&M which ensured most of the major hotel groups were able to obtain supplies at massive discounts. This saw top hotels offering Petite Liqueur as a package of some sort in room deals for honeymoons’ and special occasions. :::: :: ::Australians were exposed and seduced in their thousands by this remarkable wine and a legend was born that married special occasions and Moet Petite Liqueur together. :: ::The above model was not pursued overseas and the makers, short-sightedly, thought that the Australian experience was a ‘one off.’ Research was never carried out to find out what was producing the Australian phenomena and it was decided to send all remaining bottles to Australia, where they were relabled as Petite Liqueur. The last supplies ran out suddenly and without fanfare in 1999.:: :: :: ::Thus an amazing little fortified liqueur wine was lost to the world.:: :: :: ::TASTING NOTES::: ::As the fine Bordeaux wine used in Petite Liqueur has been mellowed with old cognac, if it has been cellared correctly, t::::he only difference in this product should be a strengthening of the flavour as the product has matured. The natural sparkle however could be diminished or non existent. :: :: :: ::It would be prudent to:::

- ::Serve very chilled.::

- ::Have another chilled bottle of sparkling white wine on ice.::

- ::If necessary augment the Petite Liqueur with the sparkling wine to produce an effervescence (but also to prolong the liqueur on hand and to reduce the flavour strength to its original level)::

- ::Do not overdo it, you would not need much sparkling wine. (if any)::

- ::Even if your Petite is still sparkling, I think extending to reduce the stronger flavour levels of the cognac is, to me, desirable. Cheers, Urbancowboy::

Dear Urban Cowboy,

Although I am not the person to whom you were speaking, I would love to taste this wonderful nectar once again. I had it a number of times while I was living in Australia, and was bereft when it was discontinued.. If you might be able to help me taste it once again I would be truly grateful!

Craigmaile

Dear Urbancowboy, l'm not Hunt - but l'm DEFINATELY interested in getting a bottle of Petite Liquear if at all possible! Thanks, Craig

We were going through the household items from my in-laws, now deceased. I found a bottle of this Petite Liqueur. It is now 2013. Do you think it i s even worth drinking after all this time? The distributor noted on the ba ck of the bottle is in NY. But the parents went to Australia, I am not sur e if they bought it there, or here. What do you all think?

This was a delicious apricotty-brandy tasting lightly sparkling beverage in its day. I would imagine the bottle lost its sparkle, but it might well be good as a nice-tasting drink; you should definitely try it (well chilled) and see how it has held up, you will find out almost immediately whether it is still sound. And the bottle was purchased in the US, hence the NY distributor. Australia has its own merchants. Good luck and let us know.

pavane

I have bottle of Petite Liquorelle stamped 322C .My brother brought back from France back in early 80's.Anyone interested in this?

Below is part of a discussion we had a few months ago. Perhaps one of the other correspondents might have an interest.

pavane

This was a delicious apricotty-brandy tasting lightly sparkling beverage in its day. I would imagine the bottle lost its sparkle, but it might well be good as a nice-tasting drink; you should definitely try it (well chilled) and see how it has held up, you will find out almost immediately whether it is still sound. And the bottle was purchased in the US, hence the NY distributor. Australia has its own merchants. Good luck and let us know.

pavane

Forgot to mention I also have the ice bucket.

I am VERY interested if you still have it. Please let me know. Thanks! Elizabeth

I have a bottle how much are u willing to pay

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I also have a bottle of Moët &Chandon Petite Liquorelle imported from Bar celona. Sealed and unopened.

No idea what sort of price it is worth or whether I should just save it for another 10 years or so. Found whilst clearing out my great grandparents ol d bungalow a few years ago.

Lee

I have a very Nice botle of moet chandon petite liquorelle 200 ml for sale

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Hi, how much are you asking for it? Where in the world are you from?

How much would you offer? I am located in Malta, Europe and have one I would like to sell.

Hi Phili,how much are you asking for the Moet?

is your bottle still available? my mom's turning 90 in august and she use to cherish this. it would be such a nice treat for her

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