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Key facts

Vintage2002
ABV52.7 % vol.
Capacity70 cl
AppellationAOC Armagnac
RegionSouthwest
this bottle

JEAN CAVÉ BAS-ARMAGNAC VINTAGE 2002

  • Ageing Vintage: eau-de-vie from the 2002 harvest alone, unblended
  • Cask 'Gros grains' oak, medium toast
  • Distillation Continuous

On 1 January 2002, euro coins and banknotes entered everyday wallets. That autumn, the harvest in the Gers yielded the wine from which Jean Cavé drew this vintage, continuously distilled and then laid down in oak casks. It is bottled at 52.7% vol. and has never been blended. This strength calls for a thoughtful approach: a little in the glass, a moment to rest, then a few drops of water if you wish. The Olympe decanter, presented in a wooden arch display, makes a fitting gift for a birth, a wedding anniversary, or any celebration 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
2002
Region
Southwest
ALCOHOL RATE
52.7 °
Type
Armagnac
Reference
JEAN_CAVE_2002

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