Armagnac 1955 - Jean Cavé
Selected from their earliest age for their exceptional qualities and aged with particular care, our old vintage Armagnacs have undergone no blending whatsoever. Each one is the expression of a single, precise year. Drawn from our collection of old vintage Armagnacs, we offer here a selection of those we consider the most representative, and most likely to reveal the extraordinary pleasure that an Armagnac in its full maturity can bring.
the bottle
1955 was a year of cultural ruptures, marked by the meteoric rise of James Dean and the first stirrings of rock'n'roll. In Gascony, the vines yielded a vintage of exceptional maturity, now aged for over seven decades in Gascon oak casks. These eaux-de-vie have developed a fine aromatic depth, weaving together prunes, vanilla and silky rancio.
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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Distilled and selected with the utmost care, these eaux-de-vie are placed in oak casks from Gascony and left to age in our cellars until they reach their ideal maturity.
Armagnac specialist
A cellar devoted to the brandies of Gascony.
The year on the label
Authentic vintages, from 1888 to the present day.
Careful shipping
Bottles wedged and protected, tracked delivery in France and Europe.
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