Features

Origin: Guadeloupe (Longuteteau Distillery)
Type: Brown agricultural rum aged in wood
Distillery: Longueteau
Degree: 45%
Capacity: 70 cl
Base: Blended white agricultural rum
Cane varieties: Yellow cane, red cane, blue cane (blend)
Aging: Aged in American bourbon barrels
Aromatic profile: Gourmet and fruity notes of wood, vanilla, sweet spices
Color: Natural amber, without added caramel
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Tasting notes

Nose: Aromas of fresh, slightly spicy cane , enhanced with hints of vanilla and toasted wood , complemented by fruity notes of honey and ripe mango .
Palate: Rich and smooth, revealing a silky texture. The chocolatey and caramelized notes of the bourbon barrel blend with the sweetness of the cane, while a subtle hint of cinnamon and nutmeg adds complexity.
Finish: Long and balanced, with notes of sweet wood , bourbon vanilla and a light smoky touch, concluded with a hint of fresh ginger .

Pairings and tasting moments

Ideal as a refined digestif , served neat or on a light ice cube to gradually release its woody and spicy aromas. Goes wonderfully with a dark chocolate fondant or a sweet spiced cake (gingerbread, caramelized apple tart). For a sweet and savory pairing, offer pan- fried foie gras on toast or a platter of mature cheeses (Comté, Mimolette) to balance the gourmet notes and the spicy structure of the rum. In a creative cocktail , mix it with a dash of fresh pineapple juice and a few drops of cinnamon syrup for a revisited punch.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “Papillon Brun 45% is a joy: the deliciousness of honey and caramel balances perfectly with the spicy hint.”
  — Julie D., Pointe-à-Pitre
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  "A very fine dark rum! The notes of wood and vanilla are subtle, ideal at the end of a meal."
  — Antoine B., Basse-Terre

Product History

PAPILLON Brun 45% is the amber expression born from the meticulous blend of Papillon Blanc, aged in American bourbon barrels for several months. Designed by the Longueteau family, it pays homage to the "Butterfly Island" and celebrates the agricultural and cultural wealth of Guadeloupe. Each batch is born from the collaboration between distillers, breeders, and bottlers on the estate, who are committed to transcribing the aromatic diversity of red, blue, and yellow sugar cane. Aging in bourbon barrels, chosen for its gourmet and spicy markers, envelops the rum in elegance and roundness, while retaining the lightness and freshness of Creole sugar cane. Papillon Brun embodies this philosophy of sharing and generosity, offering a warm and authentic taste experience.

The brand

The Papillon brand was created by the Longueteau family to showcase Guadeloupean culture and the diversity of its agricultural lands. Under the direction of François Longueteau, an expert in the island's sugar cane, the estate cultivates over 400 hectares of sugar cane in Guadeloupe. Papillon stands out for its work on canes outside the original estate, offering an original blend of yellow, red, and blue canes. Initially reserved for professional partners (restaurant owners, bartenders), the brand offers an authentic and creative range, celebrating the Creole spirit and agricultural excellence, while promoting an eco-responsible approach (use of vinasse to enrich the soil, cover with bagasse).

About the distillery

The Longueteau distillery, founded in 1895 on the former sugar site of the Marquisate of Sainte-Marie, is the oldest distillery still in operation in Guadeloupe. Nestled in the heart of a 70-hectare estate divided into 12 monoculture plots, it embodies know-how passed down from generation to generation. The sugar cane, cultivated with strict respect for the environment, benefits from natural fertilization thanks to agricultural vinasse and a bagasse-based soil cover, reducing chemical treatments while preserving the fertility of the land. The yellow, red and blue cane varieties, selected for their adaptation to the different Guadeloupean terroirs, bring a unique aromatic richness to each Papillon cuvée. Fermentation takes place over 48 hours , promoting optimal expression of natural sugars, before precise distillation on a 28-plate Savalle column . This modern method, combined with a distillation between 70% and 80% vol. , allows floral and fruity aromas to be extracted while preserving the purity of the eau-de-vie. To produce Papillon Brun, the freshly distilled white rum is then transferred to carefully selected American bourbon barrels. Guadeloupe's tropical climate, with its high temperatures and constant humidity, accelerates the interaction between the wood and the distillate, giving the rum gourmet notes of vanilla, honey and sweet spices. The Longueteau teams' high standards are reflected in every step: from the manual harvesting of the canes to their immediate crushing to preserve freshness, right through to the bottling carried out on site. Committed to a total traceability approach, the distillery guarantees the authenticity of its rums, true ambassadors of the diversity of Guadeloupe's terroirs. By opting for aging in bourbon barrels, Longueteau offers Papillon Brun 45% a delicate alliance between the natural lightness of cane and the spicy indulgence of wood. With its historical heritage and capacity for innovation, the Longueteau distillery remains a pillar of rum production in Guadeloupe. Its cellars, located in the former Espérance plantation, bear witness to an artisanal tradition where each grain of cane is valued. Papillon rums, reflecting the diversity of varieties and terroirs, celebrate Creole culture and the family passion for cane brandy, offering refined aromatic profiles imbued with authenticity.