the bottle

Key facts

Vintage1918
ABV40.0 % vol.
Capacity70 cl
AppellationAOC Armagnac
RegionSouthwest
this bottle

JEAN CAVÉ BAS-ARMAGNAC VINTAGE 1918

  • Ageing Vintage: eau-de-vie from the 1918 harvest alone, unblended
  • Cask Oak casks, aged in the house cellars at Lannepax (Gers)

The 1918 grape harvest took place a few weeks before the Armistice of 11 November. In the Gers, Jean Cavé distilled that harvest and aged it separately, as with all its vintages, so that it retains the character of its year. The family, established in Lannepax since 1883, has carried its collection through the century. This 70 cl bottle lends itself to a commemoration, to celebrating the birthday of someone born that year, or to an evening among enthusiasts. Serve without ice, at room temperature.

the house

Jean Cavé

  • Founded in 1883
  • Location Lannepax (Gers)
  • Distillation Armagnac continuous still (the traditional method of continuous distillation specific to Armagnac)

In 1883, Jean Cavé, a winegrower, settled in Lannepax in the Gers as a distiller and négociant, alongside his wife and two sons. Four generations have followed, today represented by Henri Cavé, who carries on the tradition of continuous Armagnac distillation. Over the years, the house has assembled one of the most remarkable co…

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The record

Cellar notes

Appellation
AOC Armagnac
Size
70 cl
Department
Gers
Vintage
1918
Region
Southwest
ALCOHOL RATE
40.0 °
Type of Spirit
Extremely rare
Type
Armagnac
Reference
JEAN_CAVE_1918

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