This white rum is produced at Guadeloupe's smallest distillery, the Espérance distillery in Capesterre. The pure cane juice used comes entirely from the estate's own land, where both blue and red cane are grown. Longueteau owns both its cane and its machinery, which enables them to harvest at the best possible time the cane to which they have paid the greatest attention.
Fermented naturally, simply with the help of yeast, the vesou is activated for 48 hours, before being distilled in a Savalle copper and stainless steel column.
To reach 50°, reduction with Soufrière spring water and brewing are carried out slowly in vats before bottling this fine, aromatic rum, which can be enjoyed neat or as a Ti'punch.
It has won numerous awards in international competitions, including the Concours Général Agricole.
Laurent's tasting notes
Its color is translucent.
On the nose, this is a typical agricole, just as we like it. The fresh cane juice is striking in its intensity, but is supported by the freshness of the citrus fruit and a slight headiness provided by floral aromas. There's also a hint of saltiness.
On the palate, the attack is surprisingly smooth for 50°, followed by the alcohol. Cane juice dominates, with a touch of earthiness.
The finish is naturally on fresh cane, but the earthy, vegetal side becomes increasingly prominent.
customer
Good value for money
Olivier F
A great introduction to Longueteau.