The history of Gautier goes back several centuries. In the XVIIth century, the Gautiers had a forest of oak trees from which barrels were made for ageing Cognac. In 1644, Gautier's history meets up with Cognac when Charles Gautier married a winegrower's daughter Jacquette Brochet. But it was Charles' grandson, Louis, who succeeded in obtaining a Royal Warrant in 1755, for the production of the henceforth protected title of the region's eau-de-vie Cognac as we know today. The Charter was signed by Louis XV when Louis Gautier founded the company which has continued to this day. In 1800, Gautier was part of the 4 negotiants in Aigre ; in Cognac there were 6.

Over ten generations, the Gautiers followed one from another, developing the family business. Still associated with key moments in history, Cognac is a symbol of eloquence, illustrated by the availability of Gautier from the most prestigious places. In 1975, Gautier has merged with Berger, and in 1995, Gautier became part of Marie Brizard and Roger International, a leading French Spirits and Wines group.