Armagnac 1888: A Year Before the Eiffel Tower

1888 — France of the Third Republic is buzzing with activity. Monet, Renoir, and Degas are revolutionizing painting, and in Paris, a grand iron lady is secretly being built, to be inaugurated the following year. In the vineyards of Gers, Gascon winemakers patiently harvest grapes that will slumber for over a century in the cellars. An 1888 vintage Armagnac is now over 137 years old — one of the oldest accessible spirits in the world. Rancio of mythical power, frankincense, sacred resin, spices from another era. A journey into the 19th century.

Our 1888 Selection

Cap Vintage offers one of the rarest selections in the world for this historic vintage. Each bottle is acquired directly from the houses that still possess them:

• Armagnac 1888 — a few rare Gascon bottles from the 19th century still drinkable
• Cognac 1888 — a few bottles preserved in the cellars of great Charentais houses

Each bottle is shipped in exceptional presentation packaging, with a certificate of authenticity and personalized tracking.

1888: The Oldest Year in Our Catalog

Armagnac 1888 represents one of the absolute limits of what can still be offered for tasting. These spirits have survived two world wars, the Great Depression, and over a century of changes. Each bottle is a miracle of preservation and a living artifact of 19th-century France.