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 you a careful selection of those we consider the most representative, and the most likely to reveal the wonderful pleasure that an Armagnac in its full maturity can bring.
the bottle
2003 will forever be remembered for the hottest summer France had seen in centuries, with a heatwave that pushed temperatures beyond 40°C across the South-West. These extreme conditions gave rise to grapes of a concentration and ripeness rarely achieved in Gascony. An exceptional vintage, whose spirits today display roundness and generosity, somewhere between candied fruit and honey.
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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Expressive - Round
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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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