1979 Armagnac: born in the year of Apocalypse Now, Thatcher, and Hinault's first Tour

1979 - a year of ruptures that heralded the 80s. Francis Ford Coppola presented Apocalypse Now at the Cannes Film Festival, tying for the Palme d'Or: an absolute masterpiece on the madness of the Vietnam War, featuring Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz and Martin Sheen traveling upriver into horror. Ridley Scott released Alien the same year - two films that redefined genre cinema. On the airwaves, disco was at its peak: Blondie's Heart of Glass dominated global charts, while punk and new wave were gaining momentum with The Clash and Joy Division. Bernard Hinault won his first Tour de France with authority - the beginning of the reign of "The Badger," who would go on to win five Tours in total. In politics, 1979 was a year of upheaval: in February, the Islamic revolution overthrew the Shah of Iran and Khomeini took power; in May, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; in December, the USSR invaded Afghanistan - the start of a war that would last ten years and contribute to the Soviet collapse. In Gascony, the vines produced an elegant and balanced vintage. After 47 years of aging in Gascon oak barrels, 1979 Armagnacs offer a harmonious aromatic profile: vanilla, dried fruits, forest floor, established rancio, and sweet spices. A vintage of beautiful harmony.

Our 1979 Armagnac selection

• Darroze - elegant and harmonious expression of 1979 Bas-Armagnac
• Jean Cave - 1979 Cask Strength, Gascon character and balance
• Ferté de Partenay - our 1979 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Baron Gaston Legrand - our 1979 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Clés des Ducs - our 1979 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Marcel Trépout - our 1979 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Veuve Lafontan & ses Enfants - our 1979 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Domaine Puig-Parahy - our 1979 Rivesaltes, available on Cap Vintage
• Cave de l'Étoile - our 1979 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 1979 Armagnac as a gift?

A 1979 vintage Armagnac is the ideal birthday gift to celebrate 47 years. Born in the year of Apocalypse Now, Thatcher, and Hinault's first Tour, this elegant and harmonious vintage is a gift filled with emotion for those born at the end of the seventies.