Cognac house
Gautier
Maison Gautier is a historic cognac house based in Aigre (Charente), active since the 18th century. It produces cognac and related products (including Pineau des Charentes) using blends of eaux-de-vie from several crus of the region and ages them in chais characteristically humid above the Osme river.
- Aigre · Charente · France
- Since 1755
The story
The known origins of the Maison date back to the 18th century: the Gautier family, originally involved in making staves and casks, received official recognition in 1755 that marks the foundation of the Maison. Its cellars are located in the old water mill of Aigre, above the Osme stream. Today the Maison is part of the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits group, which documents its history and activities.
Production philosophy
Gautier focuses on mature, harmonious blends, favoring long ageing periods and careful selection of eaux-de-vie. The Maison values its relationships with growers, distillers and coopers to ensure consistent quality and a generous, rounded organoleptic signature.
Territory
Aigre, Charente department (France). Production relies on eaux-de-vie from the crus of the Cognac region: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois, Bons Bois.
Production method
Use of the crus of the Cognac region (including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois); distillation according to the Charentais method with a Charentais still and double distillation; ageing in selected, toasted French oak casks, in chais with high natural humidity above the Osme river; blends carried out by the maître de chai.
Distillation
Charentais method: double distillation in a Charentais still (first for the 'brouillis', second to obtain the eaux-de-vie).
Ageing
Ageing in French oak casks with controlled toasting; storage in chais naturally humid above the Osme river that promote long, harmonious maturation.
Characteristics
- Type
- Cognac house
- City
- Aigre
- Categories
- cognac
- Pineau des Charentes
- Cognac house
- Raw materials
- white grapes (mainly Ugni blanc)
- grape must and Cognac eaux-de-vie (for Pineau des Charentes)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- French oak (wood from French forests, wide grain)
- medium-toast barrels
- Representative products
- Cognac Gautier XO 70cl - Gift boxed
- Cognac Gautier XO 70cl - Gift boxed - DAMAGED LABEL
- Gautier Pineau des Charentes Blanc (75cl)
- Gautier VSOP
- Gautier 1755
What makes it distinctive
- Maison officially founded in 1755
- Historic chais located above the Osme river in Aigre (Charente)
- Use of eaux-de-vie from multiple crus (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois, Bons Bois)
- Part of the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits group
- Production of both cognac (VS, VSOP, XO, premium range) and Pineau des Charentes
Products from Gautier
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