CHANTAL COMTE - La Tour de l'Or 2010 - Maison La Mauny - Grande Réserve XO - 62.02%
Coming from a family established in the Antilles since 1964, Chantal Comte developed a passion for agricole rum, an authentic and refined spirit, to which she was introduced by two renowned specialists, André Depaz and Paul Hayot. Owner of the prestigious Domaine du Château de la Tuilerie in Nîmes where she was a winemaker, she now puts all her expertise and sensitivity at the service of her profession as a selector of exceptional rums, a role she has passionately and rigorously fulfilled since 1983. It was André Depaz, renowned owner of the Plantation de la Montagne Pelée, who encouraged her to create this profession of blend master and specialized bottler of rums, a pioneering profession in 1983, now widespread in the premium spirits world such as whisky.
Today, Chantal Comte rigorously selects and distributes the finest reserves of agricole rums from the French Antilles. Her cuvées, whether cask strength, subtle blends, or rare vintages, perfectly embody the "quintessence of the aromas of great rums" according to the laudatory words of Alain Ducasse, a world-renowned chef. This unique signature makes her an essential figure in the world of high-end spirits, offering an incomparable tasting experience to enthusiasts and collectors.
La Tour de l’Or is an exceptional aged rum "Grande Réserve" XO, carefully selected and bottled by Chantal Comte in the historic cellars of Maison La Mauny, one of the oldest distilleries in Martinique. This unique cuvée, from Loge 11, was harvested and distilled in 2010, then patiently aged from September 2011 in American oak barrels that previously held Bourbon, guaranteeing a rich and complex aromatic profile. The rum benefited from an exceptional aging of 9 years to develop elegant and deep notes. Bottled with care on May 5, 2021, this limited edition counts only 1,800 numbered bottles, ensuring authenticity and rarity.
Purchase limited to 1 bottle per customer
