History

Distillery d'Hautefeuille is located in Picardy and was established in 2017 by Etienne and Marie-Astrid d'Hautefeuille on the family farm. The property, Ferme du Château in Beaucourt-en-Santerre, has roots dating back generations and since 1660, when the family has been growing grain. The distillery has produced whisky and gin as 100% French products since its founding and emphasizes terroir and craftsmanship. Everything happens at the distillery—from field to glass—and barley is grown on the family-owned land that participates in the entire process. The production uses a Stupfler-alambic and aging takes place in various types of new and previously used casks that have contained cognac, rum and great wines to add depth and complexity. There is an emphasis on an eco-responsible approach and architecture that underscores sustainability and local raw material use. The history includes parcels such as Hangard, located near the Somme Front during the First World War, which gives a historic dimension to the Single Farm series. The aim is to highlight terroir, tradition, and French craftsmanship through a range of single malt whiskies and related experiences.

Production / Manufacturing

Du champ à la bouteille describes the entire production process: barley is grown on the family-owned field, malting and processing of the raw material take place in small batches using a Stupfler-alambic, and distillation occurs in small volumes. Fermentation occurs at a relatively high temperature (around 25°C) and yields about 8% ABV as the starting alcohol. After distillation, aging follows in different types of wood casks – including new French casks and casks that previously held cognac, rum or wine – to give depth and complexity. The distillery aims to preserve the heritage through three years of aging as a baseline and offers non-filtered or natural color at bottling. All aging and production take place at the distillery – part of their eco-responsible approach, including architectural details such as the use of local wood and the reuse of co-products.

Products / Whisky Series

• Single Farm – €49.00 VAT included; 70 cl; 43.3% ABV. Barley grown on the estate's fields. Appearance: amber with golden reflections. Nose: rich and brioche-like notes; Palate: full mouthfeel with oxidized fruit expression and PX notes; Finish: round and persistent with cereals.
• Single Farm Peated – €59.00 VAT included; 70 cl; Appearance: pale gold. Nose: cereals and a smoky note; Palate: round notes of dried fruit and a light peat/iodine nuance; Finish: dry and long.
• Harvest 2017 – Parcel Hangard – Condrieu finish – €59.00 VAT included; Appearance: pale gold. Nose: malt, cereals, floral. Palate: rich, dry, woody. Finish: Condrieu finish adds fruitiness and complexity.
• Harvest 2018 – Parcelle Parc du Château – PX finish – €59.00 VAT included; Appearance: aged gold. Nose: ample, blond tobacco, soft oak, spices and PX notes. Palate: rich notes with toffee and raisins. Finish: rich and long.
• Harvest 2019 – Parcelle Le Bout de la Ville – Sherry & Rivesaltes finish – €59.00 VAT included; Appearance: aged gold. Nose: gourmand. Palate: aromas of hazelnuts and hay-like notes; Finish: lightly oxidative from Rivesaltes.
• Limited Editions – Harvest 2017 Hangard – Condrieu finish, Harvest 2018 Parc du Château – PX finish, Harvest 2019 Le Bout de la Ville – Sherry & Rivesaltes finish – €59.00 VAT included; these are haute couture finishes that highlight the barley and the influence of the casks.
• Timeless – Single Farm – €49.00 VAT included; Single Farm Peated – €59.00 VAT included. Both describe barley grown on their own estate and a balanced approach between grain and cask aging.

Note: Specific tasting notes and descriptions follow each bottle and the parallels described on the product pages, including details such as Nose, Palate and Finish for each expression.

Visits and Experiences

• Guided tour – €10 per person; free for under 18s. Duration: about 1 hour + 20 minutes tasting. Held at Distillerie d’Hautefeuille – Ferme du Château, 3 rue Saint Antoine, 80110 Beaucourt-En-Santerre.
• Whisky Workshop – €90 per person. Involves a visit to the factory, tasting and assembling your own final single malt single farm whisky, which you take home in a small bottle as a keepsake. Location: Distillerie d’Hautefeuille – Ferme du Château, 3 rue Saint Antoine, 80110 Beaucourt-En-Santerre. Registration via contact.
• Gift voucher for visits – €10 (Visit of the Distillery) as a gift card, usable for a guided tour.

Philosophy

Distillerie d'Hautefeuille focuses on terroir and craftsmanship in everything they produce. Barley is grown on the family-owned estate, and all distillation and aging takes place at the distillery to maintain control over quality. Their approach is described as du champ à la bouteille (from field to bottle) and is based on a strong relationship to terroir, tradition, and French craftsmanship, supported by an eco-responsible approach in production and architecture. The use of the Stupfler-alambic and the use of different new and previously used casks (e.g., cognac, rum and wine) show a dedication to complexity and regional character. They highlight the Picardy region and nature's diversity as sources of inspiration for their whiskies and gins.