Chosen from an early age for their exceptional qualities and aged with particular attention, our old vintage Armagnacs have undergone no blending whatsoever. Each one is the expression of a single, specific year. Drawn from our collection of old vintage Armagnacs, we offer here a selection of those we consider the most representative, and the most likely to reveal the wonderful pleasure that an Armagnac at its peak can bring.
the bottle
1959 was a year of defining ruptures, marked by General de Gaulle's establishment of the Fifth Republic and Fidel Castro's Cuban Revolution. In Gascony, the vines yielded a vintage of fine elegance that year. After more than six decades of ageing in Gascon oak casks, these eaux-de-vie now display a remarkable aromatic distinction.
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…
All Jean Cavé Armagnacs →The record
Woody - Elegant - Floral - Fruity - Harmonious
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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