Gautier VS Cognac

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Gautier VS Cognac

Product Story

Gautier is a great old Cognac house with a history spanning 10 generations. Gautier's cellars are located in a former mill along the River Osme. This location benefits from a natural humidity that aids in the maturation of these great Cognacs in the casks. The Gautier VS offers much more than the typical VS being made with a clever blend of Brandies from Fins Bois and Bons Bois. The Cognac of Fin Bois are delicate and fruity while Bon Bois adds strength and bold earthy notes. Their VS is aged for roughly three years in cask gaining beautiful color and spice accents.

Brand Story

The Gautier’s were making spirits and casks from the Troncais forest in the Charente in the 16th century. The family’s Cognac from was officially founded in 1755 with a Royal warrant signed by King Louis XV. The Gautier family established their firm in a former watermill in Aigreon the Osme river, nicknamed the "Little Venice" of Charente. The Gautier style is fruit focused offering complex and generous flavors blending eau-de-vie from four of Cognac’s famous crus.

Tasting Note

Brilliant bronze color. The nose is quite pretty with waves of fruits ranging from poached pears to tropical fruits with a touch of peach marmalade, ginger biscuits, and dried apricot with hints of vanilla and cocoa nibs. The palate certainly echoes the nose delivering a fruit-forward core with waves of brown baking spices, toasted oak, and and subtle pepper accents. Medium-bodied with a perfect balance of flavors, as well as balanced acidity to ripe fruit.