LONGUETEAU - Cuvée of February 29 - 2024 Edition - 56%
The Longueteau family settled in Guadeloupe as early as 1766, but it was only at the end of the 19th<\/sup> century that Louis-Philippe Henry Longueteau acquired part of the prestigious Marquisat de Sainte-Marie, put up for auction following the severe crisis in the sugar industry. In 1895, he bought the Habitation Espérance and gradually transformed the estate, turning it from a simple sugar factory into a renowned distillery. Today, under the passionate leadership of François Longueteau, the House continues its unique expertise, remaining the only distillery in Guadeloupe where the owner is both a farmer and master distiller.
Each of Longueteau's rums is entirely made from their own rigorously selected sugarcane. These canes, harvested at full maturity, are crushed the same day to preserve all their freshness and aromatic intensity. The fermentation, natural and without any additives, lasts 48 hours before the juices are distilled in an elegant Savalle column with 28 plates, ensuring finesse and gustatory complexity.
The February 29 Collection represents an exceptional limited edition, a tribute to a fascinating astral odyssey and the mysteries of astronomy. This cuvée comes from an exclusive selection of red cane (variety R579), harvested on February 27, 2024, then distilled precisely on February 29, 2024, a rare date highlighting its unique character. The slow and controlled reduction took nearly 8 months to reveal all the delicacy and balance of this exceptional blend. Only 2,400 bottles of this precious edition were produced, making this cuvée a true treasure for lovers of exceptional rums.
Discover this exclusive reference available only at Clos des Spiritueux, your essential destination for rare and exceptional spirits, where passion and quality come together to enhance your tasting experience.
