Raw materials
sugarcane (cane juice, pur jus de canne)
Distillery
A 1710
Explore the spirits, production style and story of A 1710.
A 1710 is a distillery in Martinique (Habitation du Simon, Le François) specialized in rhum agricole: it produces both white rhums pur jus de canne and aged cuvées and organic micro-lots, with an artisanal approach that combines traditional methods and distillation techniques inspired by eaux-de-vie.
agricultural rums (pur jus de canne)
artisan white rums
aged rums
organic rums
micro-distillery / territorial cuvées
Producer range
Producer range A 1710
Spirit categories
agricultural rums (pur jus de canne)
artisan white rums
aged rums
organic rums
micro-distillery / territorial cuvées
Representative products
Rum Agricole Bete a Feu 70cl - A 1710
Rum Agricole La Perle Brut 66 70cl - A 1710
Rum Agricole La Perle Extraordinarie 70cl - A 1710
Rum Agricole La Perle Rare Roseau B59-92 70cl - A 1710
Rum Agricole Renaissance 70cl - A 1710
Casks and ageing vessels
French oak barrels (320 L)
tuns (large-capacity containers, ex-Cognac)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production based on pur jus de canne (fresh cane juice): cane is hand-harvested, pressed on a three-roll mill and generally pressed only once. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks over long periods to develop aromatic potential; distillation is carried out in Charente-style copper pot stills equipped with a 7-plate column ('La Belle Aline') and also in hybrid stills (Charentais + creole column) for some cuvées; tuns ex-Cognac are used for blending and resting, followed by barrel passages for certain releases.
Distillation
Distillation in a Charente-style copper pot still with a 7-plate column ('La Belle Aline'); use of hybrid Charentais/column stills for some cuvées; a distillation strategy aimed at highlighting the vin de canne with long fermentations and thermal control.
Ageing
Selection and blending in tuns (large-capacity containers, including ex-Cognac) to rest and oxygenate; for aged rhums, transfers and maturation in French oak barrels (e.g. 320 L) for finishing.
Producer history A 1710
The A 1710 project was initiated by Yves de Pompignan (started in 2006) with the acquisition of the Habitation du Simon. After years of work on selection and aging of spirits, authorization to open the distillery was obtained on 31 December 2015; the facility was then established in the heart of an 18th-century former sugar purgerie. In subsequent years A 1710 expanded the plant (including installation of a second still in 2023) and developed ranges of white rhums, aged releases and organic cuvées.
Production philosophy
Four pillars guide A 1710: beauty (of the island and the terroir), creativity, authenticity and quality. The company focuses on controlled supply chains, small-scale production, territorial valorization and sustainable agricultural practices (certified organic lines). It also offers direct experiences (guided visits, workshops, production residencies).
Territory
Habitation du Simon, Le François, Martinique
Awards and recognitions
Selected examples: 'Diamond Rock' has received awards including Martinique Rum Award 2019 (3rd place in the rhum blanc agricole pur jus de canne up to 55% category), Spirits Selection (Concours mondial de Bruxelles) 2019 (silver medal), and 'Master' recognitions in tastings/contests (Luxury Master 2022; Drinks Business & Spirits Business Autumn Tasting 2022).
A 1710
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