Clément
In 1887, plantation owner Homère Clément founded, at the Domaine de l'Acajou estate in northern Martinique, one of the first distilleries to make rum from freshly pressed sugar cane juice rather than molasses – to this day the hallmark of rhum agricole. That makes Clément one of its founding fathers.
Clément stands for authentic rhum agricole from Martinique, matured in French oak casks. From the clear Rhum Agricole Blanc to the matured XO, you will find the right bottle for every occasion in our selection.
Content: 0.7 Liter (€51.41 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days
Content: 0.7 Liter (€74.27 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 3-6 business business days
Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days
Content: 0.7 Liter (€109.99 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 3-6 business business days
Content: 0.7 Liter (€171.41 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days
How did a sugar cane plantation become a rhum agricole pioneer?
Homère Clément, owner of sugar cane plantations in northern Martinique, founded a distillery at the Domaine de l'Acajou estate in 1887 that, from the outset, used freshly pressed sugar cane juice rather than molasses – the birth of rhum agricole, a style of rum typical of the French Antilles. In 1917, he built a fully equipped distillery called Habitation Clément to meet rising alcohol demand during the First World War. After Homère's death in 1923, his son Charles took over, further refined production, and began exporting abroad for the first time.
Who runs Clément today?
In 1986, the Hayot family – closely linked to the Clément family and behind the Martinique-based group GBH (Groupe Bernard Hayot) – took over the distillery and renamed it "Habitation Clément" in honour of the founding family.
Overview of the most popular bottlings
1. Clément Rhum Agricole Blanc
The clear, unaged rhum agricole.
Taste: Fresh and grassy with a pronounced sugar cane note.
Serving suggestion: Classic in a Ti' Punch.
2. Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole VSOP
Matured in French oak.
Taste: Vanilla and dried fruit with a soft texture.
Serving suggestion: Neat as a digestif.
3. Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole XO
The long-matured premium line.
Taste: Complex with spice, oak, and dark fruit.
Serving suggestion: For connoisseurs wanting to experience rhum agricole at full maturity.
Facts and figures
Location: Domaine de l'Acajou, Martinique. Founded: 1887 by Homère Clément. Owner since 1986: the Hayot family (GBH).