Some Cognacs simply need to be left alone. Gautier XO is the house's flagship, a blend of old eaux-de-vie that has drawn colour and finesse from the oak year after year until the result is dark, round and almost without a rough edge left.
Expert's Description
Gautier XO French Cognac is a Cognac, a blend of older eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, bottled at 40%.
The house of Gautier, founded in 1755 in the old watermill on the river Osme, pours everything its generations of coopering and ageing craft can offer into XO. The XO designation requires at least six and a half years in cask for the youngest Cognac in the blend, but Gautier's XO draws on eaux-de-vie that are often far older.
The long ageing gives the Cognac its deep, amber-dark colour and a finesse that builds layer upon layer, rounder than VSOP, more complex on the finish, and with a clear, mature richness.
Gautier XO has won gold at the International Spirits Challenge and has been singled out among the world's best Cognacs, recognition of the house's commitment to long cask ageing over quick solutions.
Tasting Notes
Nose
A deep, amber-dark aroma of dried fruit, toasted almond and a faint smoky note from the old oak.
Palate
Round and full, with rancio, dark chocolate and a warm sweetness of dates.
Finish
Long and elegant, with a last trace of spiced oak and dried apricot.
Specifications
Name: Gautier XO
Distillery: House of Gautier
Country: France
Type: Cognac
Age: Min. 6.5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3269555551772
Serving suggestion: Enjoyed at room temperature in a cognac glass, on its own or after dinner
Flavour Profile
Rancio · Dark Chocolate · Dates · Spiced Oak
Did You Know?
Did you know that Gautier XO has won gold at the International Spirits Challenge and has been singled out among the world's best Cognacs, recognition that underlines the house's focus on long, patient cask ageing.
