Rhum agricole is made from fresh sugarcane juice, not molasses, and at Longueteau the self-sufficiency with sugarcane goes all the way back to the fields surrounding the distillery.
Expert description
Longueteau XO is a Rhum Agricole Vieux from Guadeloupe, blended from 8, 9 and 10 year old vintages and matured in former cognac casks, bottled at 42%.
The rum comes from the Longueteau distillery in Domaine du Marquisat de Sainte-Marie in Guadeloupe, founded in 1895 and run by the same family for four generations. Longueteau is one of the rare agricole distilleries that is 100% self-sufficient in sugarcane, meaning the entire process from field to bottle takes place within the house. The XO release blends 70% 8-year-old, 20% 9-year-old and 10% 10-year-old rum, all matured in casks that previously held cognac, giving it a vinous, almost cognac-like depth.
Tasting notes
Nose
Hay and wood at first, developing into dried apricots, figs and candied sugar.
Palate
Full-bodied and resinous, with vegetal and peppery notes, a light vinous character and soft tones of cinnamon and vanilla.
Finish
Dried plum and liquorice, with a light saline touch.
Distillery: Longueteau
Region/Country: Guadeloupe
Type: Rhum Agricole Vieux
Age: 8-10 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-cognac oak casks
EAN no.: 3357900009730
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass
Flavour profile
Vegetal · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant
Investment potential
Medium. Rhum agricole from self-sufficient distilleries like Longueteau is growing in popularity among collectors, and older agricole releases now trade at significantly higher prices than a few years ago.
Did you know?
Longueteau is one of the few rhum agricole distilleries that grows all of its own sugarcane, making the house a rarity in an industry where most producers buy in their raw material.
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