0.70L
40°
Reunion Island
Isautier
Louis & Charles Rhum Vieux Carafe
€94.00
Available online and in store
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Hello Mrs. Ferrand and thank you for granting us this interview. The Isautier distillery has been operating a renewal for several years now, and offers us three remarkable rums in tribute to three historical personalities of the distillery. Can you please introduce us to Louis and Charles Isautier?
Louis & Charles: Two brothers, those who founded the rum distillery in 1845. Originally from Nogent-Sur-Seine in Aube, Louis Isautier arrived in Réunion (Bourbon Island) in 1833, joined a year later by Charles Isautier . They find on the island their great-uncle Laurent-Philippe Robin, apothecary of the king and wealthy landowner as well as cousins, merchants settled in Saint-Pierre. They invest in agricultural land, marry Orré girls, a powerful family of landowners and embark on the adventure of cane, sugar and rum.
The bottles offer have a particular aesthetic, they are triangular. Can you tell us more about these bottles?
These bottles are inspired by the historic triangular bottle that has become emblematic of the Isautier brand, created in 1910 by Alfred Isautier. The aesthetics have been lengthened, the lines straightened for an elegant and refined rendering, but the triangular shape retained.
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What are the technical characteristics of the Louis et Charles cuvée?
It is a blend of molasses rum aged 14 years, 2005 vintage and 22-year-old agricole rhum, 1997 vintage, continuous column distillation, tropical aging in ex-cognac French oak barrels in Reunion. 45% vol.
What is its taste profile?
The Louis & Charles cuvée is characterized by its aromatic finesse. First exotic nose and precious woods. Slightly roasted notes with aeration. Refined, elegant, complex palate, with citrus, vanilla, spicy and iodized notes. Harmonious, persistent, fresh finish.
Can you please introduce us to Alfred Isautier?
Alfred: Grandson of Charles and Antoinette Isautier, he brought the distillery into a new era by directing it with commitment from 1910. He modernized it and widened the range of spirits produced: punches, liqueurs...
What are the technical characteristics of the Alfred cuvée?
Alfred: Traditional 12 years old rum from molasses, 2005 vintage, continuous distillation in column, tropical aging in ex-cognac French oak barrels in Réunion. 45% vol.
What is its taste profile?
Alfred: Characterized by its power and freshness. Exotic first nose, fresh, sandalwood. Dried fruits and candied citrus fruit with aeration. Mouth round, silky, powerful, minty. Long finish with notes of candied fruit, precious wood and cocoa.
Can you please introduce Antoinette Isautier to us?
Antoinette: Wife of Charles Isautier, took over the company at the death of her husband in 1865 with her three sons. The rums, liqueurs and creams created by the distillery are then marketed under the label “Veuve Isautier & Fils”. Antoinette will give Isautier its international dimension by presenting the products at universal exhibitions and international competitions, rewarded with numerous medals.
What is its taste profile?
Antoinette: Traditional 14 years old rum from molasses, vintage 2004, continuous distillation in column, tropical aging in ex-cognac French oak barrels in Réunion. 55% vol.
What are the technical characteristics of the Antoinette cuvée?
The Antoinettes cuvée is characterized by its expressiveness and its aromatic richness. First nose of stone fruits, pastry, vanilla. Deeper, spicy, chocolate flavors with aeration. Ample, rich, unctuous on the palate, with notes of stone fruit, chocolate, ginger and beeswax. Long, expressive and complex finish. Notes of vanilla, ginger, precious wood and coffee.
