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{{Short description|French cognac distillery}} |
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| name = Cognac Gautier |
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| image = Gautier House.jpg |
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| image_caption = Maison Gautier |
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| industry = Alcoholic beverages |
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| founded = 1755 |
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| founder = Charles Gautier |
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| hq_location_city = [[Aigre]] |
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| hq_location_country = France |
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| products = [[Cognac]] |
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| parent = [[Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits]] |
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| website = {{URL|cognac-gautier.com}} |
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La Maison Gautier, more commonly known as '''Cognac Gautier''', is a French cognac distillery. It is part of the [[Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits]] group. Founded in 1755, it is one of the oldest French cognac manufacturers. |
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[[File:Gautier House.jpg|thumb|Maison Gautier]] |
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'''Cognac Gautier''' story begins in the 16th century, but it was officially founded in 1755<ref>[http://le-cognac.com/maisons/gautier.html?___store=default_en&___from_store=default]</ref> when the family obtained a [[Royal warrant of appointment|Royal Warrant]] to produce [[Cognac]] and a founding charter signed by the king [[Louis XV]]. |
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The cellars of Maison Gautier were established in an old water mill in [[Aigre]] on the Osme river, in [[Charente]], when the family obtained a [[Royal warrant of appointment|royal warrant]] to produce [[cognac]] and a founding charter signed by King [[Louis XV]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://le-cognac.com/maisons/gautier.html?___store=default_en&___from_store=default |title=Gautier |access-date=26 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110819215822/http://le-cognac.com/maisons/gautier.html?___store=default_en&___from_store=default |archive-date=19 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The cellars were installed in a former watermill in [[Aigre]] on the Osme river, nicknamed the "Little Venice" of [[Charente]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Gautier family gained fame in the 16th century when they made [[Barrel|casks]] using wood from the [[Forest of Tronçais|Tronçais forest]], famous for the quality of its oaks. |
The Gautier family gained fame in the 16th century when they made [[Barrel|casks]] using wood from the [[Forest of Tronçais|Tronçais forest]], famous for the quality of its oaks. |
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In 1644 Charles Gautier married Jacquette Brochet, a |
In 1644, Charles Gautier married Jacquette Brochet, a winemaker's daughter. From 1700, their grandson, Louis Gautier, developed the trade in cognac. He helped expand the market and contributed to the considerable growth of Maison Gautier. |
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In 1755, the family obtained a |
In 1755, the family obtained a royal warrant to produce cognac and a founding charter signed by King Louis XV. Maison Gautier was born, and the winery was installed in the former watermill in Aigre. |
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The heirs of Maison Gautier succeeded each other in turn over 10 generations, developing the family business. |
The heirs of Maison Gautier succeeded each other in turn over 10 generations, developing the family business. |
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In 1995, Gautier joined the group |
In 1995, Gautier joined the group Marie Brizard & Roger International, which was in turn purchased by the Belvedere Group in 2006 and renamed [[Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits]]. |
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==Products== |
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Classified by range : |
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In November 2015, a bottle of Gautier cognac, appraised and dated to 1762, was bought at auction for US$59,500 by a group of Polish collectors, who shared this exceptional bottle. It is considered to be the oldest bottle of cognac.<ref>{{cite web|title=Un flacon de cognac de 1762 authentifié |url=https://www.sudouest.fr/2016/01/13/un-flacon-de-cognac-de-1762-authentifie-2241965-713.php |website=sudouest.fr |date=12 January 2016 |accessdate=21 February 2020 |language=fr |trans-title=1762 bottle of cognac authenticated}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AIGRE: UN COGNAC GAUTIER DE 1762 AUTHENTIFIÉ COMME LE PLUS VIEUX AU MONDE |url=https://www.charentelibre.fr/2016/01/13/aigre-un-cognac-gautier-de-1762-authentifie-comme-le-plus-vieux-au-monde,3011107.php |website=charentelibre.fr |date=12 January 2016 |accessdate=21 February 2020 |language=fr |trans-title=A Gautier Cognac from 1762 Authenticated as the Oldest in the World}}</ref> |
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* Classic Range: [https://www.distilledluxury.nl/cognac/?leeftijd=120 VS], [https://www.distilledluxury.nl/cognac/?leeftijd=108 VSOP], [https://www.distilledluxury.nl/cognac/?leeftijd=112 XO Gold & Blue], Extra1755, [http://www.cga-paris.com/palmares_detail.aspx?C=1&P=507061 Tradition Rare]. |
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* Cigar Blends: XO Pinar Del Rio, Old Pineau Panatela. |
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* [http://cognac-eden.com/ The Cognac EDEN]. |
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* Alcohols with Cognac : White and Rosé Pineau des Charentes, and liqueur with Cognac – [http://2009.iwsc.net/spirit/view/25761/seve-by-gautier Sève by Gautier]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{official|cognac-gautier.com}} |
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[[Category:Cognac]] |
[[Category:Cognac]] |
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[[Category:French companies established in 1755]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:46, 25 August 2024
 Maison Gautier | |
| Industry | Alcoholic beverages |
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| Founded | 1755 |
| Founder | Charles Gautier |
| Headquarters | , France |
| Products | Cognac |
| Parent | Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits |
| Website | cognac-gautier |
La Maison Gautier, more commonly known as Cognac Gautier, is a French cognac distillery. It is part of the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits group. Founded in 1755, it is one of the oldest French cognac manufacturers.
The cellars of Maison Gautier were established in an old water mill in Aigre on the Osme river, in Charente, when the family obtained a royal warrant to produce cognac and a founding charter signed by King Louis XV.[1]
History
[edit]The Gautier family gained fame in the 16th century when they made casks using wood from the Tronçais forest, famous for the quality of its oaks.
In 1644, Charles Gautier married Jacquette Brochet, a winemaker's daughter. From 1700, their grandson, Louis Gautier, developed the trade in cognac. He helped expand the market and contributed to the considerable growth of Maison Gautier.
In 1755, the family obtained a royal warrant to produce cognac and a founding charter signed by King Louis XV. Maison Gautier was born, and the winery was installed in the former watermill in Aigre.
The heirs of Maison Gautier succeeded each other in turn over 10 generations, developing the family business.
In 1995, Gautier joined the group Marie Brizard & Roger International, which was in turn purchased by the Belvedere Group in 2006 and renamed Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits.
In November 2015, a bottle of Gautier cognac, appraised and dated to 1762, was bought at auction for US$59,500 by a group of Polish collectors, who shared this exceptional bottle. It is considered to be the oldest bottle of cognac.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gautier". Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Un flacon de cognac de 1762 authentifié" [1762 bottle of cognac authenticated]. sudouest.fr (in French). 12 January 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ^ "AIGRE: UN COGNAC GAUTIER DE 1762 AUTHENTIFIÉ COMME LE PLUS VIEUX AU MONDE" [A Gautier Cognac from 1762 Authenticated as the Oldest in the World]. charentelibre.fr (in French). 12 January 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2020.