1990 Armagnac: born in the year of Mandela's liberation, German reunification, and Vogue

1990 - a year of liberation and historic shifts. On February 11, Nelson Mandela walked out of Victor Verster prison after 27 years of incarceration: he walked toward freedom, fist raised, alongside Winnie - one of the most powerful and emotional images of the 20th century. The struggle against apartheid entered its final phase. On October 3, German reunification became official: one year after the fall of the Wall, Germany became a single country again - a political and historical feat unprecedented in peacetime. In Italy, the World Cup was in full swing during the hot nights of Italia '90: Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final on an Andreas Brehme penalty, and Toto Schillaci lit up the tournament with his goals and feverish gaze. Madonna released "Vogue" in March: a choreographic and cultural revolution, a tribute to Harlem's African-American ballroom culture, and one of the most iconic music videos in pop history. Sinead O'Connor released "Nothing Compares 2 U" with her shaved head and a tear on her cheek - one of the greatest performances of the decade. "Pretty Woman," starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, was the most-watched film of the year. In Gascony, the vines produced a fruity and complex vintage. After 36 years of aging in Gascon oak barrels, 1990 Armagnacs offer a fruity and balanced aromatic profile: dried fruits, sweet spices, vanilla, and nascent rancio. A vintage of beautiful complexity.

Our 1990 Armagnac selection

• Darroze - a fruity and complex expression of 1990 Bas-Armagnac
• Jean Cave - 1990 Cask Strength, Gascon character and liveliness
• Ferté de Partenay - our 1990 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Baron Gaston Legrand - our 1990 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Clés des Ducs - our 1990 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Marcel Trépout - our 1990 Armagnac, available on Cap Vintage
• Veuve Lafontan & ses Enfants - our 1990 Armagnac, 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 1990 Armagnac as a gift?

A 1990 vintage Armagnac is the ideal birthday gift to celebrate 36 years. Born in the year of Mandela's liberation, German reunification, and Vogue, this fruity and complex vintage is a gift steeped in history for those born in the early 90s.