Raw materials
grapes (mainly Ugni blanc)
Cognac house
Maison Gautier
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Maison Gautier.
Maison Gautier is a historic French cognac house founded in 1755 and based in Aigre (Charente). It produces and ages the region's characteristic eaux-de-vie, valuing the family archive, humid cellars above the Osme river and traditional distillation and aging practices.
cognac
cognac VS
cognac VSOP
cognac XO
pineau des Charentes
cognac blend (assemblage of crus)
Producer range
Producer range Maison Gautier
Spirit categories
cognac
cognac VS
cognac VSOP
cognac XO
pineau des Charentes
cognac blend (assemblage of crus)
Representative products
Cognac VS Maison Gautier 50cl
Gautier VSOP
Gautier XO
1755 (Extra)
Casks and ageing vessels
French oak (Limousin) - wide grain, medium toast
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production follows the classic stages of the Cognac supply chain: harvest of white grapes (mainly Ugni blanc), charentais distillation in charentais stills with double distillation, controlled selection and toasting of French oak barrels and long aging periods before final assemblage (blending).
Distillation
Double distillation in charentais stills (charentaise distillation) according to the traditional method of the region.
Ageing
Aging in French oak barrels in naturally humid cellars located above the Osme river (humidity around 75-80%), with selection of barrels by age of the eaux-de-vie and subsequent blending.
Producer history Maison Gautier
The maison traces its origins to the 18th century and presents itself as one of the oldest Cognac houses: officially founded in 1755 and established in Aigre since 1762. Over the centuries the Gautier family has developed collections of eaux-de-vie and preserved significant archives; the brand today is part of the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits group. The maison is also known for historical items such as a lot of cognac dated 1762 that has appeared in international auction contexts.
Production philosophy
Maison Gautier states it combines historical heritage and multi-generational expertise with a contemporary approach: careful aging in humid cellars, attention to barrel selection and to the choice of crus to achieve aromatic harmony in blends.
Territory
Aigre, Charente department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (southwest France). Cellars are located above the Osme river and the maison uses eaux-de-vie from multiple crus of the Cognac region (including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois).
Awards and recognitions
Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold for Pinar Del Rio; Gold for Tradition Rare, 1755, VS and VSOP (reported by the maison in its news).
Maison Gautier
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