Features

Origin: Guadeloupe (Longuteteau Distillery)
Type: Old agricultural rum
Distillery: Longueteau
Degree: 45%
Capacity: 70 cl
Base: Blended white agricultural rum
Cane varieties: Yellow cane, red cane, blue cane (blend)
Aging: 3 years in ex-American bourbon barrels
Aromatic profile: Intense vanilla, caramelized woody notes, gourmet roundness
Color: Natural amber, without added caramel
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Tasting notes

Nose: Intense and delicious, revealing a pronounced vanilla , nuances of blond caramel and toasted wood , supported by a subtle vegetal touch of fresh cane.
Palate: Round and generous, with aromas of caramelized delicacy and bourbon vanilla , followed by a light spicy note (cinnamon, nutmeg) and a sweetness of honey .
Finish: Long and balanced, combining intense vanilla , caramelized woody accents and a discreet hint of fresh ginger that lingers delicately.

Pairings and tasting moments

To be enjoyed as a warm digestif , served neat or on a light ice cube to release its gourmet aromas. Pairs perfectly with a dark chocolate fondant or a caramelized apple tarte Tatin to highlight the vanilla and woody sweetness. As a refined aperitif , accompany it with a platter of mature cheeses (smoked figatellu, comté) to balance the roundness of the rum. For a more daring pairing, offer a sweet spiced cake (gingerbread, cinnamon cake) to echo its spicy and caramelized notes.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “Papillon Vieux is incredibly sweet: the vanilla is perfectly present, and the caramelized notes bring an unparalleled indulgence.”
  — Marine L., Pointe-à-Pitre
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  “A beautiful roundness in the mouth, with this intense vanilla that evokes the best of bourbon, while retaining the freshness of Creole cane.”
  — Julien T., Basse-Terre

The brand

Behind Papillon stands the Longueteau family, present in Guadeloupe for several generations. François Longueteau senior oversees the cultivation of more than 400 hectares of sugarcane, making him an expert on the island's terroirs. The Papillon brand was launched to promote the diversity of Guadeloupe sugarcane outside the original estate. Papillon offers a range dedicated to restaurateurs, wine merchants and bartenders, celebrating the Creole spirit through blends of local varieties (yellow, red, blue sugarcane). Each step—harvesting, fermentation, distillation and aging—is carried out on the estate, guaranteeing total traceability and artisanal quality. Papillon Vieux embodies the archipelago's values of sharing and generosity, offering rich and creative aromatic profiles.

About the distillery

The Longueteau distillery is located at the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie estate , formerly the Espérance estate, which was converted into a distillery in 1895. It is the oldest distillery still in operation in Guadeloupe. It has its own cane crops spread over 70 hectares, in 12 monoculture plots (blue cane or red cane), with a focus on quality and respect for the environment: natural fertilization by vinasses, soil cover with bagasse to limit chemical treatments.

Fermentation lasts 48 hours, then distillation takes place on a 28-plate Savalle column , with an output between 70% and 80% vol. Thanks to its modern equipment and expertise, Longueteau extracts floral and fruity aromas while preserving the purity of the eau-de-vie. To create Papillon Vieux, the white rum is transferred to American bourbon barrels where it is aged for 3 years in a tropical climate, promoting rapid maturation and a gourmet expression of vanilla and caramelized wood.

The high standards of the Longueteau teams, who are distillers, growers, and bottlers, guarantee total traceability and impeccable quality. Papillon rums embody the richness of Guadeloupe's terroirs and the family's passion for cane brandy, offering authentic and generous aromatic profiles that reflect the Creole soul.