A1710 - Soleil de Minuit - 70cl

To create Soleil de Minuit, Yves de Pompignan - founder of the A1710 brand - wanted to combine some of the finest molasses with the best agricultural produce from Martinique and Guadeloupe. An extraordinary rum production, in the sense that it is out of the ordinary...
This new version of Soleil de Minuit is made up of 6 rums aged, this time, from 9 to 13 years (that's 1 to 2 years more than previously), rigorously selected for the quality of their aromatic profile.
A second ageing is carried out at Habitation du Simon, in 300-litre ex-Cognac French oak casks. At the end of this process, the blend is meticulously crafted and then placed in ex-Cognac French oak tuns for a final 6-month maturing period.
While the blend of molasses and agricultural grapes remains perfectly balanced, the sweet, fruity profile of the previous version has been enhanced by a more assertive character with delicately spicy accents.
Lovers of molasses will find Soleil de Minuit a superb introduction to the tasting of agricultural rums...
Colour
This new version has a brilliant amber-mahogany colour with coppery highlights.
Nose
The first nose reveals delicate sweet aromas. The secondary nose develops warm roasted notes (coffee) harmoniously blended with candied fruit (figs), undergrowth and a fine bouquet of spices.
Palate
Soleil de Minuit opens with a frank, round and generous attack. The candied fruit flavours are generously extended, accompanied by cinnamon and mocha. A delicious dance, revealing a perfectly mastered blend.
Finish
A very long finish.