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The pure expression of an exceptional terroir
SOIL
It is on the far East of Grande-Terre, in the area known as La Moule, that the cradle of Papa Rouyo’s sits. The excellent friability of the clay-limestone soils of the “Plateaux de l’Est” allows for the deep rooting of the canes. The porous limestone does not retain rainwater, which causes water stress for the cane, thus boosting their maturation..
CLIMATE
The Plateaux de l’Est culminate at 50 meters above sea level and are battered by easterly winds off the Atlantic. The breeze and the sea spray give the canes a certain salinity which will be fully expressed during its tasting. This geographical position also protects the cane from various diseases as well as sun burns.
SUGARCANE
Les cannes utilisées pour produire les rhums Papa Rouyo sont issues de différentes variétés : Canne Jaune (B5992), Canne Rouge (R579), et la Canne Matos (B 80.0689). Plantées sur 16 hectares, elles sont cultivées selon des méthodes culturales traditionnelles qui leur permettent de se gorger de sucre et de conserver leurs arômes lors de la récolte.
GUADELOUPE, THE ISLANDS OF BEAUTIFULS WATERS
The archipelago of Guadeloupe is located in the Lesser Antilles arc and is made up of 5 principal groups of islands:
Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and La Désirade. Karukera, “The island of beautiful waters”, as it was called by the pre-columbian Arawak inhabitants, benefits from a well-preserved environment, with natural diversity and regular sunshine, all conducive to the production of exceptional rums.
Anse Salabouelle, le Moule
Mairie du Moule
Champs de cannes, le Moule