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  1. « The antique dealer of Armagnac »

    « The antique dealer of Armagnac »

    Article paru dans la revue Vert de Vin - juin 2015

    Maison Jean Cavé

    « The antique dealer of Armagnac »

    Armagnac Jean cavé Dame JeanneThe history of the Jean Cavé House of Armagnac begins in the small village of Lannepax in 1883 when created by Jean Cavé grower and trader in fine wines and Armagnac. Subsequently four generations of Cavé have succeeded at the head of this house as a master with the word “respect for tradition”, “quality” and “stockpiling vintages.” During the two World Wars, from 1914 to 1918 and from 1939 to 1945 Maison Jean Cavé deliberately chose to close its doors to support the national effort of the 1st World War. They voluntarily made the choice to close during World War II to avoid any trading with the enemy. However Maison Jean Cavé has sought to continue to distill Armagnac for storage. Today, thanks to this the Maison Jean Cave has a collection of rare vintages, exceptional years of “war” . In 1989 the Cavé brothers decided to partner with the Volpato Family, with whom they have since increased the development of the brand by focusing on vintage Armagnac. “We are known to be the keepers of antique Armagnac. We have a unique collection of old vintages. Also through our relationships of more than 40 years with the holders of vintage Armagnac, we know the status of stocks of other winegrowers in the region. We tirelessly travel the land of Armagnac in order to unearth the treasures forgotten in the estates. It is a real work of looking for gold! “ Today, after more than 130 years of distillation and tradition the Maison Jean Cavé is committed to the preservation of this know-how for more than a century of production, and to respect the traditions
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  2. Vinexpo BORDEAUX 2015

    Vinexpo BORDEAUX 2015

    Vinexpo BORDEAUX 2015 Les Armagnacs Jean Cavé seront présent sur le Vinexpo Bordeaux 2015 sur au Hall 1, A319 Vinexpo bordeaux 2015

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