Cognac is rarely born of a single eau-de-vie or a single growing area, but generally from a blend of different ages and crus, sometimes up to a hundred of them.
It can be made also exclusively from certain “cru”, for example exclusively from “Grande Champagne”, but of different ages.
Grande Champagne : about 13,000 hectares of clay and compact chalk soil. The Grande Champagne cru is located around the town of Segonzac. It produces a very fine, high-quality Cognac. It is known as the Premier Cru du Cognac.
Petite Champagne : some 16,000 hectares of clay and a more compact chalky layer of soil. Petit Champagne is very much of the same quality, but a touch lighter. It’s vineyards lie to the south-west and south-east of Grande Champagne.
Fine Champagne : The blending of Grande and Petite Champagne with a minimum of 50% of Grande Champagne is called “Fine Champagne”.
Borderies : only 4,000 hectares of unique soil on the plateau above Charente river. The eau de vie has a slight nutty taste. Borderies, which lie around the town of Burie (north-west of City of Cognac), is the smallest of the crus in the terms of acreage. Eaux-de-vie from Borderies has rich, flowery aromas and it is known as "…Cognac that ladies prefer".
Fins Bois : 37,000 hectares of soil. characterized by quick aging environment. A subtle flowery bouquet characterizes this eau de vie. The largest, and by far the intriguing cru, is Fins Bois. Geographically, it rings the other three crus. It lies, approximately, in the triangle between the towns of Rouilliac, Matha and Pons. It has a rich, full, strong aromas with a touch of the maritime climate.
Bons Bois : less chalky but more earthy soil of 16,000 hectares that is well reflected in the eau de vie.
Bois Ordinaires et Bois Communs (Bois a Terroir); 30,000 hectares of soil influenced by the Atlantic climate. Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires are the exterior crus heavily influenced by the climate of the Atlantic ocean. They contribute less and less to the overall production of Cognac but are, nevertheless, known to produce some interesting Cognacs.
ABK6 - Aged 10 Years
SINGLE ESTATE XO
Old gold in colour.
The nose is spice dominated at first with pastry notes which follow and also a hint of dry leaves.
The palate has excellent structure with a long dry finish where dry oak is perceptible beside vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.
Many awards at spirits competitions.
ABK6 - XO Family Reserve
Deep old gold in colour.
The nose displays aromatic richness with dried fruit and nuts and the liquorice aromas typical of well matured Cognacs.
Its develops towards the spice and characteristic fruit pastry notes which are our signature.
The palate is dense and smooth yet elegant and with considerable finesse.
Many awards at spirits competitions.
ABK6 - XO Grand Cru 50cl
Deep old gold in colour.
The nose displays aromatic richness with dried fruit and nuts and the liquorice aromas typical of well matured Cognacs.
Its develops towards the spice and characteristic fruit pastry notes which are our signature.
The palate is dense and smooth yet elegant and with considerable finesse.
Many awards at spirits competitions.
AE DOR - Réserve Cigare
42° For cigar amateurs.
The maturity of Fins Bois, the tense liveliness of Borderies, and the long-lasting finesse of the champagne areas, blend delicately together.
Bowen XO
It offers an extremely rich bouquet, characterized by the distinctive presence of subtle floral touches, violets from the Borderies, iris from the Petites Champagnes distilled on the lees.
Gautier - Gold & Blue
GOLD, the sun and light like Cognac XO …
This XO is a blend of old «eaux-de-vie».The benefit is a finer, rounder and fuller Cognac. Rich yet smooth with a long finish.
Gautier - Pinar del Rio XO
An exceptional Cognac, blended with eau de vie aged up to 25 years. For the connoisseur who will appreciate the marriage of aged Cognacs with quality cigars. A real achievement !
Gautier - Tradition Rare
Extra old Cognac
Tradition Rare is the perfect gift for the discerning consumer. With Tradition Rare, we wanted to share with you our oldest reserves set aside in Gautier Cellars Paradise. The result is a unique blend of extremely rare Cognac smooth and richly flavoured.
Regular Price: €94.00
Special Price: Excl. Tax: €71.07 Incl. Tax: €85.00
Gautier - XO Lantern
This Cognac range is a unique and exclusive presentation especially developped for gift giving.
These specific packagings are the reproduction of old fishermen symbols : the ship’s wheel and the lantern.
Exclusive packaging are made with glass, wood and rope.
Ship’s wheel, available in XO 700 ml.
Lantern, available in XO 700 ml.
