Selected from their earliest 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, 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 wonderful pleasure that an Armagnac in its full maturity can bring.
the bottle
1961 will be remembered as the year of Yuri Gagarin's first manned spaceflight and the construction of the Berlin Wall. In the South-West of France, the summer was exceptionally hot and dry, yielding grapes of rare concentration and ripeness. Aged for more than six decades in Gascon oak casks, these eaux-de-vie display a remarkable depth.
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
Distilled and selected with the utmost care, these eaux-de-vie are laid into oak casks from the heart of Gascony and left to age in our cellars until they reach their ideal maturity.
Woody - Full-bodied - Luscious - Powerful
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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