the bottle

Key facts

Vintage1983
ABV44.4 % vol.
Capacity70 cl
AppellationAOC Armagnac
RegionSouthwest
this bottle

JEAN CAVÉ BAS-ARMAGNAC VINTAGE 1983

  • Ageing Vintage: eau-de-vie from the 1983 harvest alone, unblended
  • Cask Coarse-grained oak, medium toast
  • Distillation Continuous

The cellar master at Jean Cavé, Mathias Rodriguez, oversees the distillation, ageing and blending of the eaux-de-vie. The 1983 vintage, however, escapes blending entirely: it has remained alone, from a single year, and rests at 44.4% vol. Distilled by continuous still, it has aged in oak casks. The Olympe decanter and its wooden arch accompany this 70 cl bottle. A fine choice for a birth year, a 1983 wedding anniversary, or a celebratory dinner.

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
1983
Region
Southwest
ALCOHOL RATE
44.4 °
Type
Armagnac
Reference
JEAN_CAVE_1983

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