1958 Armagnac: born in the year of Pelé, Vertigo, and the Fifth Republic

1958 - a year of change and new beginnings. De Gaulle returned to power and founded the Fifth Republic, giving France its current institutions. In Sweden, the football World Cup introduced the world to 17-year-old Pelé, who burst into tears after Brazil's victory in the final—a record for precocity that has never been beaten. Frenchman Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in the tournament, an absolute record that still stands today. In cinema, Alfred Hitchcock released Vertigo starring James Stewart and Kim Novak—now considered the greatest film in cinema history by many critics. In Gascony, the vines produced a vintage of great elegance and maturity amidst this spirit of renewal. After 68 years of aging in Gascon oak barrels, 1958 Armagnacs offer an aromatic profile of beautiful complexity and elegance: candied prunes, vanilla, silky rancio, noble spices, and remarkable length. A vintage at its peak.

Our 1958 Armagnac selection

• Darroze - an elegant and complex expression of the 1958 Bas-Armagnac
• Jean Cave - 1958 Cask Strength, confirmed character and depth
• Veuve Lafontan & ses Enfants - our 1958 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Domaine Puig-Parahy - our 1958 Rivesaltes, available on Cap Vintage
• Cave de l'Étoile - our 1958 Banyuls, available on Cap Vintage

All our bottles are shipped in secure packaging within 48 hours, with the option to add a personalized gift box.

Why give a 1958 Armagnac as a gift?

A 1958 vintage Armagnac is the ideal birthday gift to celebrate a 68th anniversary. Born in the year of Pelé, Vertigo, and the Fifth Republic, this vintage of remarkable elegance and character is a gift steeped in history for those who grew up in the 60s.