1687: The Brument family founded the Bellevue sugar estate. 1821: The Murat family reacquires the estate and undertakes its restructuring. 1910: The distillery was constructed there. 1924: The Godefroy family subsequently acquired the estate and incorporated a Creole column into the distillery. 2001: The La Martiniquaise Group assumes control with the aim of establishing a completely non-polluting manufacturing process. 2010: The Bellevue estate transforms into an eco-positive property, generating a surplus of solar energy. The Method The most extensive sugar cane plantation in Marie-Galante. Stone edifices in vibrant orange and cobalt green Two Creole distillation columns constructed from steel and copper An exquisitely restored windmill Habitation Bielle is among the oldest establishments in Marie- Galante, established in the 18th century by French settlers. For many years, it primarily focused on the cultivation of sugarcane and the production of sugar, before rum distillation gained prominence. In 1975, Dominique Marsolle assumed control of the distillery and instigated a pivotal transition towards rhum agricole—rum produced directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. This decision shaped Bielle's identity. The awarding of the AOC Rhum Agricole de Guadeloupe in 1998 provided the distillery with official recognition, safeguarding the quality and distinctiveness of its production. In the 2000s, Bielle crafted its aged rums—matured in oak barrels—garnering international acclaim. Around 2010, the Damoiseau group, another prominent Guadeloupean distillery, acquired the distillery and supplied it with the resources necessary for further expansion. Today, Bielle is regarded as one of the most prominent distilleries in Marie-Galante, an island often referred to as "the island of a hundred mills." It provides a selection that ranges from fresh, vegetal white rums to intricate aged rums and limited editions that are highly coveted by connoisseurs.
Honey Barrel € 13,5 1821 / 10 ans 2010 € 38 1821 / 12 ans 2008 € 42 1821 / 6 ans 2015 € 28
Brut de Fût 2016 € 20
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