Maison Gautier Cognac XO

Maison Gautier Cognac XO is a powerful blend of old eaux-de-vie — some drawn from the house's "Paradis" cellar, where its oldest and most precious cognacs are kept — from one of the oldest cognac houses in France.

Maison Gautier was founded in 1755 in Aigre, in the Charente, where the house occupies an 18th-century water mill on the Osme River; the river's humidity creates cool, moist cellars that favor long, graceful maturation. The XO marries well-aged eaux-de-vie, including reserves from the Paradis cellar, for the depth and persistence characteristic of older cognacs.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Candied fruit, cinnamon, and toasted bread with subtle floral notes
• Palate: Rich and harmonious — generous and smooth with intense aromatic depth
• Finish: Splendid and persistent, characteristic of old cognacs

Specs

• Producer: Maison Gautier, Aigre, Charente, France (est. 1755)
• Style: XO Cognac
• Blend: Old eaux-de-vie, including Paradis cellar reserves
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does XO mean? "Extra Old" — a cognac whose youngest eau-de-vie is aged for an extended period, giving greater depth and complexity than VS or VSOP.
• What is a "Paradis" cellar? The cellar where a cognac house keeps its oldest and most precious eaux-de-vie, drawn on for top expressions.
• How should I serve it? Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass to appreciate its aromatic depth and long finish.