the bottle

Key facts

Vintage1927
ABV40.0 % vol.
Capacity70 cl
AppellationAOC Armagnac
RegionSouthwest
this bottle

JEAN CAVÉ BAS-ARMAGNAC VINTAGE 1927

  • Ageing Vintage: eau-de-vie from the 1927 harvest alone, unblended
  • Cask Oak casks, aged in the house cellars at Lannepax (Gers)

In May 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris non-stop, alone at the controls of the Spirit of St. Louis. That autumn, the Gascon harvest yielded the wine that Jean Cavé distilled and laid down in cask. The eau-de-vie from this harvest has remained apart from any blending. It stands as a testament to the patience of a family who, since establishing themselves as distillers and cellar masters, have assembled a collection of vintages spanning more than a century. A perfect choice for a pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or someone born that year.

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
1927
Region
Southwest
ALCOHOL RATE
40.0 °
Type of Spirit
Extremely rare
Type
Armagnac
Reference
JEAN_CAVE_1927

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