The French whisky
created by Bruant
The perfect alliance between the subtlety of the barrel and the robustness of the whisky.
A blend of the best barley, harvested, malted, distilled and aged in exceptional casks.
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The French whisky
A name, a story
The name Charmeval is the fruit of our history. Founded in 1877, Maison Bruant is located in Ormes, in the former hamlet of Charmoy, in the heart of the Loire Valley. Charmeval is the combination of Charmoy and Val de Loire.
Since 1877
Maison Bruant has been in existence for almost 150 years, and after 5 generations we continue to renew ourselves to offer you exceptional spirits. The film reel represents our past, present and future history.
Simple by nature
Our Master Blender Benoît Bruant's experience in wine and spirits distribution led him to create a whisky that is simple and accessible, with the aim of making whisky tasting accessible to all.
Our story
An intergenerational film
The story of Maison Bruant begins in 1877, in the heart of the French countryside. Désiré Bruant was a winegrower in Ormes, near Orléans. The village had just emerged from the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, when the Prussians and French fought fiercely. The village was in the midst of rebuilding when a violent epidemic devastated the crops: Phylloxera, a vine-destroying aphid.
Désiré saw his vineyard decimated in a few months. Faced with the lack of solutions and the irremediability of the situation, he decided to give up farming and redirect his efforts to the wine trade, founding the Bruant company in 1877. The business quickly became a must in the commune, renowned for its choice and the quality of the wines offered.
It benefits from an exceptional location. In the heart of the Beauce, a region of rich soil fed by the Loire, and close to the port of Orléans, a central place for the transport of wine from Burgundy upstream and from the Nantes and Saumur regions, Anjou and Touraine downstream.
Our legacy
Know-how since 1877
In 1896, Désiré Bruant bequeathed his business and his passion to his son Maurice, who carried on the tradition through his son Marcel and then his grandson Michel. Each of the three generations had a decisive impact on the growth and renewal of the company, which enabled it to extend its reputation throughout the region.
In 1993 it was the turn of Benoît, son of Michel and great-grandson of Désiré, to take over the family business with his wife Isabelle. This was a pivotal period in the revolution of customs, consumer habits had changed a lot and new players were arriving on the market.
Benoît and Isabelle decided to respond to a growing demand for importing and distributing spirits in France. With a rich family history and an ardent passion for agriculture begun by Désiré Bruant, the Bruant family decided to create Charmeval, an exceptional French whisky.
Our vision
The simplest whisky
Charmeval represents the perfect union between the history of the Maison Bruant and French agricultural know-how. The fruit of barley grown on the rich soil of our terroir, malted and then distilled in France, our whiskies derive their exceptionality from a unique maturation process. It took several years for our master maturer, Benoît Bruant, to find the perfect alliance between the subtlety of the cask and the robustness of the whisky to give our nectars unique flavors and optimal quality. After distillation, our whiskies are first aged in oak barrels, then matured for several months in 5 different casks:
Bourbon, Bourgogne Blanc, Banyuls,
These three unique finishes give the whisky a new identity and make it more accessible and easier to enjoy. Building on its history and expertise, Maison Bruant now invites you to discover three whiskies with new flavors that will give you a simple introduction to a spirit that is too often mystified, seven limited editions, and one blended whisky.
Discover our whiskies
3 finishes for a unique taste.
The unique aroma of our whiskies is obtained through a process of aging in casks of great French names, Banyuls, Bourgogne Blanc or Bourbon.
These finishes will allow you to apprehend the whisky under a singular angle, we advise you to taste our three whiskies to understand which one will correspond the best to your tastes.
Which emotions will you lean towards: delicacy, robustness, fire.
Finished in Bourbon casks
This single malt is aged in oak barrels and then matured for a few months in a Bourbon cask.
It's the perfect choice for lovers of the sweet, vanilla flavors of bourbon. It will surprise you with its very fine, pronounced aromas of caramelized white peach, giving it a lovely roundness and length on the palate. The finish will surprise you with its freshness.
2023: Gold Medal - Berlin International Spirits Competition
2023: Gold Medal - Asia Spirit Challenge
Finished in Banyuls casks
This single malt is aged in oak barrels and then matured for a few months in a Banyuls cask.
At first whiff, light notes of rancio underline vinous, sweet and fruity aromas that will surprise and charm you.
As soon as you taste it, its power and essence voluptuously fill your mouth. On the finish, you'll find unexpected flavors of white flowers and mirabelle plum.
2025: Grand Gold Medal - Spirits Selection by CMB
2024: Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2023: Gold Medal - London Awards
2023: Bronze Medal - Berlin International Spirits Competition
2023: Bronze Medal - Asia Spirit Challenge
Finished in white Burgundy casks
This single malt is aged in oak barrels and then matured for a few months in a White Burgundy cask.
Its winey, vanilla nose is promising. You can then taste and let yourself be guided by a range of different aromas.
In addition, a beautiful minerality on the palate, underlined by a hint of bitterness, will delight your palate. Acidic wine notes sharpen its character.
2024: Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2023: Gold Medal - Berlin International Spirits Competition
2023: Gold Medal - Asia Spirit Challenge
Our limited editions
7 finishes to complete the range
These Single Malts are aged in oak barrels, then matured for a few months in the barrels of famous French wines: Saint Julien, Sauternes, Rosé, Pedro Ximénez, Olorosso, Madeira, Moscatel...
Finished in Saint-Julien casks
This single malt is aged in oak barrels and then matured for 5 months in Saint-Julien casks.
The nose is delicate and original, with subtle wine notes. The palate is silky and full of red fruits, with a delicate vanilla finish.
Limited edition.
Finished in Sauternes casks
This single malt is aged in oak casks and then matured for several months in Sauternes casks.
On the nose, we can easily guess fruity notes of apricot, citrus and exotic fruit. On the palate, you'll find balanced flavors leading to a lingering finish with notes of honey.
Limited edition.
2025: Silver Medal - Spirits Selection by CMB
Finished in rosé casks
This single malt is aged in oak casks and then matured for several months in Languedoc rosé wine casks.
This finishing process gives it subtle fruity aromas and floral notes. On the palate, it is characterized by a bewitching sweetness and excellent balance. The finish is elegant and persistent.
Limited edition.
Finished in Pedro Ximénez casks
This single malt is aged in oak casks and then matured for several months in Pedro Ximénez casks, giving it a rich palette of dried fruits, caramel and raisins.
This Pedro Ximénez cask finish marries the essence of French whisky with the smoothness of Spanish sherry.
Limited edition.
Finished in Oloroso casks
This single malt is aged in oak cask and then matured for several months in Oloroso rosé wine casks, giving it rich aromas of dried fruits and spices, a velvety texture on the palate and a warm finish.
This unique French single malt combines traditional whisky with the Spanish influence of Oloroso sherry.
Limited edition.
Moscatel barrel finish
Charmeval finished in Moscatel casks is generous and expressive.
Finished for 8 months in Moscatel casks, it has a fruity nose of ripe grapes and honey. A soft, silky palate with notes of grapes and candied citrus. Long, harmonious finish. A perfect choice for lovers of gourmet, well-balanced whisky.
Limited edition.
Madeira barrel finish
Charmeval Madeira cask finish embodies an elegant fusion of two traditions: that of French whisky and that of the Madeira vineyards. After an initial maturation in oak casks, this whisky undergoes an eight-month finish in Madeira wine casks. It reveals fruity aromas, influenced by the rich, sweet characteristics of Madeira wine.
On the palate, the balance is mastered, offering a lingering length that recalls the complex flavors of the two terroirs. This encounter between the French whisky tradition and the elegance of Madeira wine makes for a unique taste experience.
Limited edition.
Blended
French assembly, balance, and precision
A blended whisky has been added to the Charmeval range, offering a unique expression of French whisky, where the mastery of blending reveals the full richness of the grains.
BLENDED
Charmeval Blended Whisky Français embodies French blending expertise through a precise balance of malted barley and corn. This complementary combination of grains gives rise to a harmonious and warm whisky with an elegant expression.
The nose reveals delicate candied notes, while the palate is round and velvety, stretching out into a balanced finish.
A modern and masterful interpretation of French whiskey, faithful to the spirit of Charmeval.
Where to find us?
For OFF TRADE :
- Cave Bruant: 21 rue nationale, 45140 Ormes - www.cave-bruant.fr
- Whisky Territory : www.territoirewhisky.fr
- Cave Gourmande : www.cavegourmande.fr
- Hyperboissons Viriat: 702 Rue de la Source, 01440 Viriat
- Cave du Domaine de Régusse: 11 Chemin Neuf, 04800 Gréoux-les-Bains
- La Sommellerie: 18 rue Auguste Bouchet, 07200 Aubenas
- Cabesto: ZAC les paluds, 013400 Aubagne
- Drinks: 95 avenue Fortuné Ferrini Luynes, 13090 Aix-en-Provence
- Your Winery: Chemin des Fabres, 13105 Mimet
- L'Atelier Bière et Vin : 729 Av. des Paluds ZI Les Paluds, 13400 Aubagne
- Cellier De La Ribe: 87 Chemin De La Pépinière, 13600 La Ciotat
- Cave du Pays d'Auge: 20 Rue Rose Harel, 14100 Lisieux
- O Donjon Des Saveurs: 23 rue des Halles, 16110 La Rochefoucauld, France
- La Cave de Tom: 13 Avenue Mal de Lattre De Tassigny, 27110 Le Neubourg
- A la Conscience du Sommelier: 3 Rue Gaston Folloppe, 27300 Bernay
- Le P'tit Salon: 182 Grande Rue, 27310 Bourg Achard
- Au Panier Fraich'eure: Rue De Bourgtheroulde, 27670 Le Bosc Roger en Roumois
- Chope Et Compagnie: 10 les Cathelines, 28200 Châteaudun
- Les vins d'ici et d'ailleurs: 18 Rue du Luxembourg, 30140 Anduze
- Le comptoir Méditérannéen: Route de Redessan, 30127 Bellegarde
- Sueño, Cave à Vin de Caractère: 152 av. de l'Aigoual, 30260 Quissac
- Au Bonheur des Papilles: 51 av. de la République, 33820 Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde
- Les vins d'Antigone: 595 boulevard d'Antigone, 34000 Montpellier
- L'Isle Aux Vins: 2 place Gabriel Péri, 38080 L'Isle d'Abeau
- La Cave du Château de Vizille: 15 place de la Libération, 38220 Vizille
- CavYvan Tullins: Pl. de la Gare, 38210 Tullins
- Inter Caves Bourgoin Jallieu: 20 Bd de Champaret, 38300 Bourgoin-Jallieu
- La Vignerie De Pithiviers: 33 Pl Du Martroi, 45300 Pithiviers
- La Cave et Vous: 441 Route de la Bernadère, 40990 Saint Paul lès Dax
- Les vins de Sylvain et autres merveilles: 52 avenue de paris, 42300 Roanne
- Cave 1909 : 16 Avenue de la Libération, 42340 Veauche
- Comptoir Dix Vins: 2 Rue de la Nanette, 42440 Les Salles
- Binhouse Châteaubriant : 1 Rue du Président Kennedy, 44110 Châteaubriant
- La Fine Épicerie: 18 Rue Paul Ihuel, 56240 Plouay
- La Cave de Tourcoing: 311 Chaussée Denis Papin, 59200 Tourcoing
- Couleur Cacao - Wormhout delicatessen: 8 Rue de Bergues, 59470 Wormhout
- La Cave Gourmande: 6 rue Léon Blum, 59820 Gravelines
- La Cave Somainoise : 181 boulevard Louise Michel, 59820 Somain
- La Vinos'Fair: 6 Rte de Béthune, 62160 Aix-Noulette
- Comptoir des vignes: Allée de Bourdonne, 65982 Gravelines
- LEMI : 46 avenue de Rivesaltes, 66240 St Estève
- The Whisky Lodge: 7 rue Ferrandière, 69002 Lyon
- La tête dans le Local: 26 avenue Jean Jaurès, 69007 Lyon
- Le Chai des Monts d'Or: 168 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 69760 Limonest
- Les Caves Pour Tous: 40 Rue Molière, 76000 Rouen
- La Maison du Caviste: 1 place Godard des Vaux, 76110 Goderville, France
- L'Écaux des vins: 4 place Georges Chedru, 76280 Criquetot l'Esneval
- La Cave de Gonneville: 10 Place Guy De Maupassant, 76280 Gonneville La Mallet
- La Cave Normande: 29 Rue Henri Dunant, 76330 Port Jerome Sur Seine, France
- La Cave Forgionne: 6 Place Brevière, 76440 Forges Les Eaux
- La Ptite Cave de Caux: 4 Rue Guillaume Letellier, 76490 Rives En Seine
- Cave des Vins Fins: 102 Avenue Jean Jaures, 76530 Grand Couronne, France
- Le Vin des Anges : 51 Rue De Montreuil : 78000 Versailles
- Fleurs de Pot Côté Cave: 9 avenue Henri Simon, 81290 Labruguière, France
- Les Caves du Château: La Colette, Av. Raoul Dautry, 84160 Lourmarin
- Les Halles de Vouillé: 6 place François Albert, 86190 Vouillé
- Caves de Beauchamp: 45 Avenue Anatole France, 95250 Beauchamp
- La Cave - La Garenne: 3 Rue Voltaire, 92250 La Garenne Colombes
- Les Caves Epicuriennes: 85 route Zone Industrielle no 2, 97410 Saint Pierre
- Kaz Lagon: 85 RN1 route de l'Hermitage, 97434 Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains
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