New Grove - Belle Vue - Vintage 2005 - 15 years old - 45% ABV
New Grove Distillery is located in the north of Mauritius Island, an iconic place renowned for the exceptional quality of its rums. The estate covers 7,000 hectares, of which 6,000 hectares are exclusively dedicated to the intensive and sustainable cultivation of sugarcane. This exceptional raw material is at the heart of New Grove's unique spirit production. The Terra Milling Ltd. group is responsible for the rigorous cultivation of sugarcane and agricultural management of the estate, while Grays, founded in 1838, is the first Mauritian distillery and the undisputed leader in the production of alcohols and spirits on the island. New Grove rums, recognized for their finesse and aromatic complexity, were launched in 2003 and have since enjoyed growing success among rum enthusiasts worldwide.
The distillery adopts an artisanal and innovative process: it produces exclusively natural and raw special sugars derived from 12 different varieties of sugarcane and molasses. The sugarcane harvest runs from June (start of the southern winter) to December (summer), with production favored during the "cold" season (June, July, August) to ensure optimal quality. Fermentation is carried out using fresh molasses, sulfur-free, and with a specially cultivated house yeast to maximize aromatic richness. The molasses wine is recovered after 30 hours of fermentation, then preheated before passing through a degassing column that removes undesirable compounds. Distillation is performed via a 20-plate copper valve column, followed by a rectification column with 17 plates with caps and chimneys. Eight strategic draw-offs allow selection of essential aromatic components while eliminating sulfurous and non-condensable compounds. The feints, with an alcohol strength of 94°, are collected during reflux, thus guaranteeing a rum of remarkable purity. This exceptional process allows precise adjustment of the rum's natural aromatic profile according to the desired style: light (100-120 g/hL), full-bodied (250-300 g/hL), or heavily aromatic (300-400 g/hL), offering a rich and varied sensory palette to connoisseurs.
Belle Vue is a vintage rum, distilled in 2005 and carefully aged for 15 years in Limousin oak barrels, a noble wood renowned for enhancing rum aromas by bringing finesse and complexity. Only 1,992 bottles of this exceptional cuvée were produced, making this rum a sought-after rarity for collectors and discerning enthusiasts.
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