the bottle

Key facts

Vintage1982
ABV47.9 % vol.
Capacity70 cl
AppellationAOC Armagnac
RegionSouthwest
this bottle

JEAN CAVÉ BAS-ARMAGNAC VINTAGE 1982

  • Ageing Vintage: eau-de-vie from the 1982 harvest alone, unblended
  • Cask 'Gros grains' oak, medium char
  • Distillation Continuous

Presented at 47.9% vol. in the cask-strength range, this 1982 from Jean Cavé is the product of a single harvest. Distilled using the continuous method, the eau-de-vie was aged in 'gros grains' oak casks with a medium char, before being decanted into an Olympe carafe. At this strength, it is best tasted neat first, then with a drop of water if desired. A fitting choice for a birth, a wedding, or a professional milestone from 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
1982
Region
Southwest
ALCOHOL RATE
47.9 °
Type
Armagnac
Reference
JEAN_CAVE_1982

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