Distillery

Bielle

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Bielle.

Bielle is a historic rhum agricole distillery located in Grand‑Bourg on the island of Marie‑Galante (Guadeloupe). It produces rhum from pur jus de canne (sugarcane juice), offering a range that spans powerful whites to ambers as well as aged (vieux) and vintage releases.
rhum agricole producer aged rum producer high-proof white rum single-varietal rum producer Marie‑Galante producer local producer/bottler
Producer range

Producer range Bielle

Spirit categories

rhum agricole producer aged rum producer high-proof white rum single-varietal rum producer Marie‑Galante producer local producer/bottler

Representative products

Rum Agricole Ambré Premium 70cl - Bielle Rum Agricole Blanc Brut de Colonne 50cl - Bielle Rum Agricole Classico Ambré 50cl - Bielle Rum Agricole Classico Bianco Premium 50cl - Bielle Rum Agricole Classico Blanc Bio 50cl - Bielle Rum Agricole Invecchiato 3 anni 70cl - Bielle Rum Agricole Monovarietale Blanc Canne Grise 50cl - Bielle Rum Riserva Vieux 2006 70cl - Bielle Rum Riserva Vieux 2008 70cl - Bielle Rum Riserva Vieux 2009 Premium 70cl - Bielle Rum Riserva Vieux 2011 70cl - Bielle Rum Riserva Vieux 2011 Premium 70cl - Bielle

Raw materials

sugarcane juice (vesou) sugarcane

Casks and ageing vessels

oak barrels/casks / chêne (barrique) wooden foudre finishes in particular casks (e.g., finishes in sweet wine casks such as Sauternes in some editions)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Typical rhum agricole production: use of pur jus de canne (vesou) obtained from hand-harvested cane, fermentation of the must and distillation mainly in column stills (column still / colonnes créole). Part of the distillate is subsequently aged in wooden casks and bottled on site.

Distillation

Column distillation (column still / colonnes créole) typical of rhum agricole.

Ageing

Aging in wooden barrels/casks (barrique/foudre); releases include aged expressions, 'brut de fût' and vintage bottlings; some bottles also receive specific finishes in particular casks.

Producer history Bielle

Bielle has been operating on the island of Marie‑Galante for over a century; the company reports activity since 1910. Over time the facility has modernized while maintaining traditional practices linked to the sugarcane supply chain. Since 1975 operations have been managed by the Société d'Exploitation de la Distillerie Bielle; the Thiéry family is currently involved in its direction.

Production philosophy

Bielle presents itself as a producer closely tied to its territory: valuing the vesou (fresh sugarcane juice), respecting the raw material and experimenting with cuvées and aging finishes. Official communication emphasizes the link to the Marie‑Galante terroir and the desire to combine tradition and innovation.

Territory

Island of Marie‑Galante, in the overseas department of Guadeloupe (Caribbean).

Bielle

This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.

On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.

Products from

Products from Bielle

View all products