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ANATOMY OF THE BOTTLE
A NEW VISION in Rhum
A terroir driven Agricole rhum, Baie des Trésors is the pure and artistic expression of the French Martinique. It is made without any artifice or additives, molasses or caramel. The color is natural, and so is the taste.
THE RIGHT OAK BARRELS
Aging this rhum in small, French Oak casks creates a well-balanced flavorful rhum expression that is uniquely frank with delicate notes of vanilla and a smoky, mineral tone. Allow yourself to be taken aboard this vessel, heading for distant horizons.
MORE THAN A NAME, a protective
bay on the northeast coast of Martinique, abutting the Caravelle peninsula, was named by its reputation as a safe hiding place for Caribbean Pirate ships and the treasures they held.
TASTING NOTES
SINGLE PLOT RHUMS As one
of the largest and oldest landholders on the island of Martinique, the terroirs of Galion are giving rise to very different rhums. Some inland plots receive nearly two meters of precipitation each year, while others on the Caravelle peninsula receive barely half a meter.
Aromas of dried and candied fruits, with hints of vanilla wood. Silky and soft on the palate with generous notes of roasted fruit and dark chocolate. Finishes with lots of roundness and fresh grassy cane notes. Great length in the mouth.
PURE SUGAR CANE RHUM AGRICOLE Rhum Agricole is
FRUITS OF A SPECIFIC TERROIR A little further
inland, and a little higher up on the land, are the plots near the Habitation Dufferet. On these exposed slopes, the canes receive generous rain, resulting in prosperous, rich, and juicy plants. This cane juice gives birth to round rhums, generous and full of sweetness.
rare by nature (only 5% of all rum). It comes from distilling freshly squeezed, fermented cane juice (vesou). The remarkable quality of the rhum is the result of a long and meticulous process that includes selecting fresh sugar cane, precise, singlecolumn distillation, and masterful aging techniques.
MAPPING MARTINIQUE The unique bottle design reflects the terrain of beautiful Martinique Island.
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