RHUM A1710 - La Perle Rare - Organic Roseau Cane 2023 - 54.1%
The incredible story of the Assier family in Martinique begins in 1710, when Jean Assier, a young lawyer from Montpellier, settled on the island to serve the Governor of Phélypeaux. Several centuries later, his direct descendant, Yves Assier de Pompignan, carries an ambitious project blending passion and heritage: the creation of a new rum distillery celebrating the richness and authenticity of the Martinican terroir. The acquisition of Habitation du Simon, nestled in the heart of an exceptional terroir, combined with Yves's deep attachment to his island, enabled the birth of a unique rum brand perfectly combining ancestral tradition and modern innovation.
In 2010, the official launch of the project led to a rigorous selection of the best aged rums intended for blending. A specially designed cellar, equipped with barrels that previously contained Cognac, as well as a high-performance laboratory, were established at the Habitation. The first vintages aged 6 to 11 years were then refined in 320-liter French oak barrels to reveal the full complexity of their aromas. At the same time, Yves Assier opted for an innovative and high-quality distillation using a copper Charentais still, topped with a seven-plate column ensuring a fine and subtle distillation. Fermentations, carried out in temperature-controlled vats, are long to extract the maximum aromatic richness from the cane. After rigorous administrative procedures, authorization for an Agricultural Rum distillery was obtained on December 31, 2015. Work then began in an 18th-century former sugar purging house, at the heart of the estate. After ten years of effort, research, and expertise, the A1710 distillery was finally inaugurated in December 2016 by Yves Assier de Pompignan and his passionate team.
This exclusive edition of La Perle Rare is made from Roseau sugar canes (B59-92), also called "Yellow Cane," cultivated according to the strict standards of organic farming, guaranteeing a natural, authentic product that respects the environment and is rich in unique flavors.
