history 1863 - The Galion Sugar Refinery
The Galion sugar factory is among the earliest sugar factories established in Martinique and remains the sole one still in operation today. The 1970s and 80s... Following intense confrontations between factory workers, the Bougenot descendants, and the State aimed at averting the closure of the Galion factory and the consequent loss of employment, the factory was designated as the final sugar center in Martinique. In 1981, the Galion factory was separated from the Galion agricultural center, which relinquished its industrial identity with the divestiture of its sugar and rum production. The factory transitioned into a mixed-economy enterprise (SAEM), predominantly owned by the region. Subsequently, the Galion Agricultural Operation became solely agricultural. In 2018, three decades after ceasing its industrial operations, the Galion Agricultural Estate is embracing new challenges to enhance the value of its sugarcane, ensuring profitability while preserving its agricultural model and employment. It is reentering the rum-making industry with the launch of Baie des Trésors. History 1774: The Lajus Plantation was established near Saint-Pierre and Bellefontaine, centered around a sugar mill and a watermill constructed in 1670. Between 1920 and 1925, Jacques Bally acquired the estate and constructed a distillery on the remnants of the former sugar mill and the old mill. He also consolidated the estate's lands by incorporating those of Habitation Dariste. In producing his rums, he extensively utilized the techniques of French brandies and emerged as a pioneer in aging rums following the Cognac model. 1930: The renowned pyramid-shaped bottles are introduced. Gérard Assier de Pompignan joins this remarkable human endeavor and will assume control of the distillery following Jacques Bally's passing in 1963. 1989: the distillery ceases operations and relocates its production to Habitation Simon. Who is Chantal Comte? Chantal Comte is not a producer in the traditional sense; rather, she serves as a merchant and curator of Martinique agricultural rums. Since the 1990s, she has journeyed to the island's distilleries to select outstanding casks, which she subsequently ages and bottles under her own label. She is recognized as a trailblazer in enhancing the reputation of Martinique agricultural rum, elevating it to the level of esteemed spirits, comparable to exceptional single cask whiskies. His methodology Parcel and vintage selection: it selects rums from particular distilleries (Neisson, Saint-James, Depaz, La Mauny, Trois- Rivières…), frequently for designated harvest years. Careful aging: the rums are matured in oak barrels, occasionally those previously used for cognac, bourbon, or Sauternes, imparting a remarkable aromatic complexity. Individual bottling: each batch is frequently limited, numbered, and bottled at cask strength (without significant reduction). The distinctive qualities of its rums His selections are characterized by: An aromatic complexity: candied fruits, vanilla, spices, tobacco, and leather, varying by vintage. A developing complexity on the palate, characteristic of extended aging processes.
Fruit des pluies € 14 Fleur des vents € 14 Plein soleil € 14 Vieux € 16
Millésime 2002 € 25 Millésime 2003 € 24 Millésime 2005 € 18 3 ans Pyramide € 12 7 ans Pyramide € 16 12 ans Pyramide € 18 Art Déco € 19
L’Or de Chantal Comte € 28
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