Features

Origin: Guadeloupe (Longuteteau Distillery)
Type: Single-variety white agricultural rum
Distillery: Longueteau
Degree: 53%
Capacity: 70 cl
Cane varieties: Yellow cane, red cane, blue cane (blend)
Fermentation: 48 hours
Distillation: Savalle column with 28 trays, output between 70% and 80% vol.
Aromatic profile: Honeyed and finely caramelized notes on a base of fresh sugar cane
Coloration: Crystalline, without added coloring
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Tasting notes

Nose: Expressive, with aromas of white flowers mixed with a honeyed sweetness. Lightly caramelized touches recall cooked sugar, with a subtle finish of fresh cane .
Palate: Rich and balanced, revealing a surprising cane sweetness . The honeyed nuances linger, before notes of blond caramel and white peach appear, all supported by a slight citrus acidity.
Finish: Long, with a persistent sweetness, where caramel and a hint of toast reappear, before ending on a refreshing lemony note.

Pairings and tasting moments

Perfect for a convivial aperitif , served neat in a tulip glass to appreciate the aromatic richness. It pairs wonderfully with a lemon meringue pie or a caramel fondant to bring out its honeyed and caramelized notes. As a signature cocktail , mix Papillon Blanc 53% with a dash of fresh lime juice and a hint of cane syrup for an intense ti-punch . For a sweet and savory pairing, accompany it with fresh sheep's milk cheeses and roasted figs , highlighting its natural sweetness and lemony finish.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “Papillon Blanc 53% is incredibly delicious: the notes of honey and caramel are fully expressed without losing the freshness of the cane.”
  — Anaïs B., Pointe-à-Pitre
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  “A white rum with generous aromas! The lemony finish brings a very pleasant touch of liveliness.”
  — Marc L., Basse-Terre

Product History

The PAPILLON White 53% pays homage to Guadeloupe's nickname, "Butterfly Island." Designed by the Longueteau family, this rum celebrates Creole culture and the central place of cane brandy in the archipelago. The result of a blend of three varieties of cane (yellow, red, and blue) from selected plots, it embodies the values of sharing, generosity, and creativity dear to Longueteau. The teams, who are both distillers, growers, and bottlers, strive to reflect the diversity of Guadeloupe's terroirs. This white rum is distinguished by its honeyed and caramelized profile, the result of mastery of fermentation and Savalle distillation.

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. Initially reserved for restaurateurs and bartenders, it now offers a range dedicated to wine merchants. Papillon rums are harvested, fermented, distilled and bottled at the Longueteau estate from yellow, red and blue sugarcane. The commitment to quality is reflected in respectful agriculture: use of vinasse to enrich the soil and cover with bagasse to limit chemical treatments.

About the distillery

The distillery is located in the heart of the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie estate , formerly the Espérance estate, transformed into a distillery by Louis Philippe Henry Longueteau in 1895. It is now the oldest distillery in operation in Guadeloupe. Longueteau has its own cane crops, including blue cane, spread over 12 monoculture plots (blue cane or red cane) and covering 70 hectares. Thanks to its modern equipment and know-how, the distillery carries out a 48-hour fermentation, followed by distillation on a 28-plate Savalle column , with an output of between 70% and 80% vol. This method guarantees an exceptional eau-de-vie, rich in aromas and faithful to the Guadeloupean terroir.