RHUM A1710 - White Rum - La Perle - Vintage 2021 - 54.5%
The emblematic history of the Assier family in Martinique begins in 1710 when Jean Assier, a young lawyer from Montpellier, arrives on the island and enters the service of Governor Phélypeaux. Several centuries later, his direct descendant, Yves Assier de Pompignan, brings to life a bold and exciting project: the creation of a new rum distillery that embodies both the history and the unique richness of the Caribbean terroir. Indeed, the acquisition of the Habitation du Simon, ideally located in the heart of an exceptional terroir, combined with Yves Assier de Pompignan's unwavering passion for this paradisiacal island and its natural treasures, allowed him to dedicate many years to developing an authentic rum brand, brilliantly blending ancestral tradition and modern innovation.
In 2010, the crucial decision was made to launch this unique project, and a rigorous selection of great aged rums intended for blending began. A sophisticated aging cellar was set up, notably equipped with barrels previously used for Cognac, accompanied by a high-precision analysis laboratory within the Habitation itself. The first selections, then aged 6 to 11 years, were returned to aging in 320-liter French oak barrels, ensuring exceptional maturation. At the same time, the quest for a distillation combining innovation, superior quality, and respect for traditional methods led Yves Assier to the meticulous choice of a massive copper Charentais still, complemented by a seven-plate column for optimal aromatic finesse. The fermentation tanks, with controlled temperature, ensure long fermentations, essential to obtain cane wines with intense and unique aromatic potential. After many complex administrative procedures, the official authorization to open a distillery dedicated to the production of Agricole Rums was granted on December 31, 2015. Work on this new distillery then began, installed in an 18th-century former sugar purging house, nestled in the heart of the estate. Finally, after 10 years of learning, patience, and creativity, the A1710 distillery, symbolizing exceptional know-how, was inaugurated in December 2016 by Yves Assier de Pompignan and his passionate team.
The A1710 Rums are proudly produced according to organic farming principles, from sugarcane grown on a dedicated plot, without the use of any chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or any other polluting chemical substances. This exceptional plot, located on the estate, hosts two rare cane varieties: the legendary "Blue Cane" and the precious "Purple Cane", differentiated terroirs that give the rums unique and complex aromatic profiles, thus rewarding lovers of authenticity and excellence.
