L’Encantada, designer Armagnacs to discover in the Gers

Encantada is authentic barrel-aged Armagnac for an immersive experience. Since 2012, 3 friends linked by a passion for exceptional products have worked together to offer the best Armagnacs thanks to small producers. Breeders and traders, they have also been producing Armagnac for 3 years using traditional know-how and precision work. Epicureans and demanding palates, you will love tasting the excellence of Gers in Vic-Fezensac, 25 minutes from Auch. Prepare your taste buds for the thousand flavors of an enchanting Armagnac.

Photos from the report: Armagnac L’Encantada

Encantada, an inimitable Armagnac produced with passion

Armagnac is the result of several essential steps from grape harvesting to bottling. Production is long and meticulous at L’Encantada:

• Harvest of Baco, Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche grape varieties for the Armagnac appellation.
• Distillation in a still using traditional know-how.

• Barrel aging.
• Bottling when the delicate and fruity eau-de-vie is ready to be enjoyed.

These passionate artisans carry out all production on site with careful selection of barrels to obtain a unique Armagnac after aging. The particularity of L'Encantada is its raw barrel production, an unfiltered Armagnac, not reduced and without added sugar or wood. The flavors are authentic and particular to each vintage, a rarity preserved for each bottle made. New in 2024, L'Encantada will distill its first vintage with its own still dating from 1920. You can discover the distillation process during visits to the cellar, and the unique taste of armagnacs from different terroirs at a tasting session.. Come and delight your palates with a refined elixir raised and produced in the Gers.

Tourist activities organized all year round

The Encantada preserves the values of tradition and transmission. Another facet of their job is discovery through visits to wineries, events organized on the estate and tastings of armagnacs from different terroirs. For several years, they have been developing spirit tourism to introduce connoisseurs and enthusiasts to the particular flavors of Armagnac and its traditional production. The visits are fun and educational, accessible to individuals, groups and professionals who can spend the day, half-day or weekend on the estate. The Encantada offers several activities:

• Various master classes on the theme of Armagnac. Whether you're planning a corporate event, a professional seminar, an oenology club or team building on the estate, L'Encantada can adapt to your schedule and your desires.
• Blending workshops where you can create your own Armagnac.
• Escape Game on the mysteries of Armagnac by reservation only.
• A 2-horse-drawn tour of the vineyards and the estate to find out where Armagnac comes from and how it is produced. The ride ends, of course, with a tasting of this exceptional elixir brut de fût, a rarity to be tasted patiently to better appreciate it.
• Full-day or half-day packages for groups, including lunch in the vineyards and a tour of the winery.

Visit a house of enthusiasts ready to introduce you to Armagnac and all its secrets.

L’Encantada, personalized services to discover Armagnac

Maison L'Encantada is much more than the production and sale of Armagnac. With passion, these artisans with big hearts have imagined a friendly, family-friendly place to meet up with friends, family or colleagues. Lunch or dinner in the cellars, participate in distillation evenings, get together for a meeting or a master class, everything is possible thanks to spaces designed for each activity. A meeting room allows 20 employees to organize a seminar, while the dining room brings together around ten people around a typical Gascon meal using local cuisine. Experience a unique moment at Maison L'Encantada where each day ends with a tasting of their tasty barrel-aged armagnac, an amber pearl to sip gently for more flavor. Want to extend your getaway to this unique place? Book the gîte adjoining the cellars, it can accommodate around ten people all year round. Whatever your desires and your budget, contact Maison L'Encantada, packages can be offered.

An Armagnac considered essential in the Gers

The reputation of Maison L'Encantada is well established. Armagnac enthusiasts and refined palates are won over by this complex and aromatic barrel-aged elixir enhanced by barrel aging. Each of their products is available in the store, but also on the online site between vintages, blends, cocktail products or gift boxes. On the property, the range is more varied and also offers other spirits, wines and local beers. Maison L'Encantada also means respecting small producers, which is why each bottle of Armagnac is sold with the domain name written on the label. If you are not from the region, find these exceptional products at the Maison du Whiskey or at the tables of great starred chefs who have chosen this rare Armagnac to satisfy demanding palates. Stay informed, Maison L'Encantada is constantly evolving and has some surprises in store for you in 2024.

L'Encantada, a friendly story around a passion

Armagnac was not the clear destination of these 3 friends who left everything to reorient themselves in a profession of passion. After much reflection, they launched and created L'Encantada in 2012, a house dedicated to Armagnac whose name means “enchantress”. The idea is to produce an exceptional Armagnac resulting from traditional know-how and above all at barrel strength to preserve all the personality of the eau-de-vie. We can say that it is successful since after a few years of hard work, L'Encantada armagnac is recognized and renowned for its taste and aromatic complexity. Today, the 4 friends are more united than ever to develop their passion, each with their role:

• Vincent is the barrel master who selects small producers in the region,
• Christelle is the administrative guardian who likes to get her hands dirty and organize events,
• Frédéric is the master of commercial relations who sells this exceptional Armagnac with passion.

Come and meet the entire team, they will be delighted to welcome you and above all, present you a perfect barrel-aged Armagnac to taste.

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