Papillon

Papillon was launched as a rum line promoted by Maison Longueteau to present agricole expressions from Guadeloupe with a contemporary, approachable image. Several product sheets and specialist retailers indicate the brand debuted in the early 2020s and relies on the Longueteau family's expertise and facilities.

To democratize Guadeloupean rhum agricole by offering bottles with modern design and expressive aromatic profiles, while preserving traceability and the link to local terroirs through cane management and processing carried out by the Longueteau group.

Guadeloupe (French Antilles), production and style tied to the island's rhum agricole tradition.

Rhum agricole distilled mainly in column stills (creole column / continuous column); some labels and product descriptions indicate the use of continuous columns for XO expressions and, for certain releases, pot-still/distillation variations depending on the cuvée.

Distillation mainly in continuous column stills / creole column (some product descriptions mention technical variants depending on the label).

Aging in oak casks; product sheets indicate multi-year rests (e.g. minimum 5–8 years or 6 years for some expressions) and sometimes double maturation/finishes depending on the version.