Mahogany in colour, bright and clear. The nose is direct, with notes of rancio and dried fruits. The palate is intense, echoing the nose with rich dried fruit character. An exceptionally long finish.
the bottle
1978 was marked by the election of John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in more than four centuries, in a year also defined by the FIFA World Cup in Argentina. In Gascony, the vines yielded a vintage of fine concentration and great maturity. Aged for nearly half a century, these eaux-de-vie offer a deep profile of roasted prunes and dark chocolate.
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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Our Armagnacs are distilled and selected with the utmost care. These eaux-de-vie, laid down in oak casks from the heart of Gascony, are left to age in our cellars until they reach their ideal maturity.
This 1978 Armagnac is offered at cask strength, exactly as it has aged in our cellars, at 45.3% vol.
Limited release.
Bright, clear mahogany color. A nose with notes of rancio, straightforward. Presence of dried fruit notes. Intense mouthfeel of dried fruit, confirming the nose. Very long finish.
Nose: sandalwood - old leather - a floral hint after a little aeration.
Woody - Balanced - Expressive - Fruity - Long - Round - Supple
Expressive - Round
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