L’Encantada represents a new wave of Armagnac—one that honors the past while inviting modern connoisseurs to taste the spirit in its most authentic form. Founded in 2011 by a trio of passionate sommeliers, L’Encantada sources rare single casks from small family domaines across the Bas Armagnac region, bottling them at cask strength with no additives, no filtration, and no compromise.
The result is Armagnac that speaks directly from barrel to glass—complex, rustic, and deeply expressive.
Unlike many houses that blend across vintages or estates, L’Encantada embraces individuality. Each bottling bears the name of its original domaine, the grape varietals used (typically Baco, Ugni Blanc, or Folle Blanche), and the precise cask it was drawn from. It’s a level of transparency more often associated with fine Scotch or bourbon, but in the context of France’s oldest spirit.
What to Expect in the Glass
L’Encantada Armagnacs are bold and full-bodied, often aged for decades in Gascon oak casks. They offer a visceral tasting experience—spicy, textural, and layered with dried fruit, leather, nutmeg, and rancio.
Tasting notes vary widely by cask, but common traits include:
- Nose: Prune, sandalwood, fig, pipe tobacco, and warm baking spices
- Palate: Deep, warming, and mouth-coating with notes of orange peel, cocoa, and toasted oak
- Finish: Long and powerful, with natural sweetness and elegant tannins
These are sipping spirits made to be savored slowly—best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up their full complexity.
Why Collectors Take Notice
L’Encantada has carved a loyal following among whiskey and brandy collectors alike, thanks to its:
- Small-batch, single-cask releases
- Cask-strength bottlings with no additives or chill-filtration
- Transparent labeling with estate, grape, vintage, and cask info
- Exceptional value relative to age and rarity
Whether you’re new to Armagnac or seeking something truly unique, L’Encantada offers some of the most compelling bottles coming out of Gascony today.
Explore L’Encantada at The Bourbon Concierge
The curated L’Encantada Armagnac collection from The Bourbon Concierge features rare casks and vintage-dated releases that showcase the purity, power, and personality of this remarkable house. Discover what happens when tradition meets transparency—one cask at a time.
