Cognac Gautier
Gautier is one of the oldest Cognac Houses. The story begins in the 16th century, but the Gautier House was officially founded only in 1755 when the family obtained a Royal Warrant to produce Cognac and a founding charter signed by the king Louis XV.
Maison Gautier was born, and the Cellars were installed in the former watermill in Aigre, on the Osme river. The natural humidity and moderate temperature of the cellars where the Cognacs are kept provide excellent ageing conditions, giving Gautier’s Cognacs a recognizable flavour and mellowness.
Gautier’s History
The story begins in the 16th century, when the Gautier family made casks using wood from the Tronçais forest, famous for the quality of its oaks.
In 1644 Charles Gautier married Jacquette Brochet, a wine-maker'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 the 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.
A unique place for Cognac ageing
Located in a former watermill, the cellars of Maison Gautier lie on the Osme river in Aigre, nicknamed the “Little Venice” of Charente.
An ancient expertise
Since its foundation in 1755, Maison Gautier has kept its production small, with constant concern for perfection, meaning the Gautier has never lost its authenticity or renounced its ambition to satisfy the most demanding palates.
Cognac Gautier has one of the few female cellar masters in the cognac industry, Isabelle Couprie. Her ancestors were distillers in the Cognac region as far back as 1750. Isabelle perpetuates the signature of Gautier's Cognacs.
The Collection
Classic Range: VS, VSOP, XO Gold & Blue, Extra1755, Tradition Rare.
Cigar Blends: XO Pinar Del Rio, Vieux Pineau Panatela.
EDEN : the ultra premium Cognac of the Maison Gautier.
Besides Cognacs, Gautier also produces white and rosé Pineau des Charentes and a liqueur with Cognac – Sève by Gautier.
To learn more, you can visit Gautier’s website: www.cognac-gautier.com