Gautier VS Cognac

Claude Chatelier VSOP Cognac: a true expression of fine Champagne
An extraordinary expression of terroir, Claude Chatelier VSOP Cognac is classified as Fine Champagne, meaning that the spirits used all come from the Grande or Petite Champagne areas, with at least 50% coming from the larger of the two crus. The youngest component of the blend has been aged for at least four years, making this a balanced and structured Cognac, rich in notes of tobacco leaves, leather and spices.

As a brand of the House of Ferrand, the ethos behind Claude Chatelier Cognac is that the final product must always represent a true expression of the land from which it comes. The grapes are grown and harvested without mass production techniques, and each year the harvest is left to ripen naturally in dark cellars before being bottled at an optimal age.

Selected for their high quality, the grapes are pressed and transformed into wine before being traditionally distilled and slowly ripened until just the right moment. For the production of Claude Chatelier Cognac, only wines from the best regions are used; the result is a subtle and balanced Cognac that persists on the palate.

Cognac Claude Chatelier XO Extra
Very old Cognac, Claude Chatelier XO Extra offers a seductive harmony between sweetness and refined rancio. Blended with a selection of eaux-de-vie from two of the best Cognac regions, Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, blended with Bois Ordinaires, Borderies, Bons Bois and Fins Bois. Subtly sweet and fruity, with a balance of Cognac essences, it is a selection to savor.

Part of a small range of products made by the Cognac house owned by Maison Ferrand, it is a creation born of quality. With an emphasis on creating beautiful blends without resorting to mass production techniques, XO Extra ensures excellent care and craftsmanship.

10 generations of savoir-faire and tradition are culminated in the Gautier Extra 1755 Cognac. Paying homage to the family’s ancestor and founder Louis Gautier, this special vintage features some of the Maison’s rarest eaux-de-vie from their “paradis” cellar.

A fitting tribute to the house’s 250 year history, it contains exceptionally old eaux-de-vie and an extraordinary complexity of aromas. Winner of many awards, including several double gold medals at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this is truly an essential Cognac for any connoisseur’s collection.

Established in 1755, the Maison Gautier is one of the oldest Cognac Houses around. They are uncompromising in their approach to Cognac production, putting their heart and soul into every blend. What makes Gautier’s Cognac stand out from the rest is the cellars used for aging their Cognacs.

Located in an 18th-century water mill above the river Osme, the cellars hold a natural humidity, which many say is the secret to producing a richer Cognac, producing round and complex flavors as the Cognac gradually absorbs the tannins from the traditional oak casks they are stored in. Ran by a small team of passionate Cognac connoisseurs, these artisans work tirelessly to create the most masterful blends for your tasting pleasure.

This celebration of Gautier’s heritage and history makes the perfect gift for a collector and certainly for those connoisseurs who enjoy aromatic and rich blends that surprise with a complex character. Its mellow woody notes are simultaneously subtle and intense, finding a fine balance between power and finesse and allowing every other aroma to evolve and develop on nose and palate.

10 generations of savoir-faire and tradition are culminated in the Gautier XO Cognac, passing their knowledge down from father to son, preserving and enhancing their expertise while adding innovation with every branch of the family tree. This brilliant blend of eaux-de-vie has won countless awards, earning the prestigious title of World’s Best Cognac in 2015 at the World Cognac Awards.

What makes Gautier’s Cognac stand out from the rest is the cellars used for ageing their Cognacs. Located in a former water mill above the river Osme, the cellars hold a natural humidity, which many say is the secret to producing a richer Cognac, producing round and complex flavors as the Cognac gradually absorbs the tannins from the traditional oak casks they are stored in.

This wonderful XO opens onto a predominantly floral bouquet, with warming toasted notes balanced by sweet vanilla and honey, the distinct “rancio” character permeates between these sumptuous scents. On the palate, the sweet hit of candied fruits immediately awakens the senses, with wood and vanilla rounding out the delicate fruit flavors. Some spices and peppery notes persist on the palate in a long and spicy finish. The finish is lasting and consistent, a true hallmark of a high quality, well-aged Cognac.