History 1932: Brothers Adrien and Jean Hildebert Neisson established the distillery on the grounds of La Thieubert. Initially, it functioned with a modest unit featuring new Mariolle Fives- Lille mills powered by a steam engine from 1880. 1952: The small unit was enhanced by the centerpiece, a remarkable work of art: the renowned Savalle column crafted from copper! 1986: Claudine Neisson-Vernant assumed ownership of the distillery and, with the assistance of her son Grégory Vernant, modernized the production process, incorporating their own indigenous yeast strains for fermentation. The Method It boasts one of the oldest steam engines on the island that remains operational today. 49 hectares of plantations situated on the volcanic foothills between Le Carbet and Saint Pierre. Sandy-clay soils enriched with ash and pumice create optimal conditions for robust sugarcane cultivation. Arid climate and significant temperature fluctuations Six varieties of sugar cane are cultivated in that region: the renowned blue cane, cinnamon cane, red cane, as well as non-hybridized varieties such as Zizak, Malavoi, and Cristalline. The distillery exclusively utilizes canes from its own plantations. A portion of the crops and the production process transitioned to organic farming between 2013 and 2016. History Early 19th century: a sugar factory named "La Maugée" was established in the commune of Gros-Morne. 1882: Amédée Aubéry reacquires the sugar mill and the adjacent property, subsequently constructing a modern and innovative distillery. He also facilitates the construction of a railway line linking Habitation Simon to the distillery. The Method HSE possesses the distinctive characteristic of producing its rums at two distinct locations: distillation at the Simon distillery, which she owns, featuring a magnificent Creole copper column still. All other operations are conducted at the Habitation Saint- Etienne itself. The Saint-Etienne estate is a splendid location featuring a verdant garden that showcases over 180 plant species, designated as a "Remarkable Garden." It includes a stone- lined canal, a retention basin, and a manor house characterized by its main building, whose façade is adorned with 28 arched openings that facilitate the ventilation of the wine cellar. The Habitation has been included in the supplementary inventory of Historical Monuments since 2006, thereby underscoring its significant contribution to local history and architecture. Soils containing allophane, typical of volcanic regions Tropical climate
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