Maintain the mousse. Promote the perlage. No matter your preferred nomenclature for champagne’s effervescence, the steady stream of bubbles rising from the centre of a super-fine crystal glass is a hypnotising sight to behold and the most refreshing mouthfeel to experience. That’s why we go to great lengths to ensure our stemware is pristine so as not to interfere with the wine’s natural sparkle.

The best way to preserve champagne’s iconic effervescence is to ensure your premium Lehmann glassware is in the perfect condition.

• Gently wash glasses by hand, without detergent, and rinse thoroughly so that they are residue- and stain-free.
• Air-dry glassware upside down on a linen tea towel and gently polish them when dry.
• When polishing, be careful not to twist the glass against the stem, as this can cause breakages

Use Sally Hillman’s microfibre polishing cloth when polishing; a luxurious and specialised accessory boasting a generous size to buff and boost brilliance for that final touch of stemware sophistication. Lint-free, scratch-free, odour-free and easy to clean, Sally Hillman’s signature polishing cloth is complimentary with every Lehmann Glass set of 6.

Avoid using fabric softener to clean your polishing cloths because synthetic fragrances and residue may be left on the glass.

All Lehmann glasses are now dishwasher safe.

• If using a dishwasher, we recommend selecting a glass program and ensuring that the load is only glassware
• Use only minimal detergent to avoid leaving residue

If you are not cleaning your glasses right away, put a bit of water in the glass so that stains do not become hard to clean later.

‘Every detail is important to make the tasting a sensory symphony. I wanted a collection that celebrates the conviviality of small and large occasions’— Gérard Basset.

The G. Basset Signature Collection pays homage to Gérard Basset, co-founder of Lehmann Glass, and the greatest wine professional of his generation.

Since its launch in 2012, Lehmann Glass has become synonymous with oenological excellence and is globally recognised as ‘The Wine Lover’s Label’. Created by Gérard Lehmann, renowned glass designer, and Gérard Basset, sommelier extraordinaire, the French glassware brand unites expertise, passion and innovation for a transformative wine tasting experience that stimulates a symphony of the senses.

Gérard Basset originally trained as a chef in France before immersing himself in the world of wine upon his relocation to the UK in the 1980s. Achieving the unthinkable, Gérard remains the first and only individual to be simultaneously awarded the qualifications of Master Sommelier, Master of Wine and MBA in Wine Business. In 2010, Gérard was crowned the prestigious title of Best Sommelier of the World, and received an OBE in the UK a year later. Gérard was also an esteemed hotelier and, in 1994, co-founded the Hotel du Vin luxury chain.

As tribute to one of the industry’s most inspiring and indefatigable leaders, the glassware of the G. Basset Collection possess sleek and pure, refined lines—each in direct reflection of Gérard’s humility, greatness and professionalism—to celebrate the stories of passion and emotion behind each glass of wine.

There are three glasses in the G. Basset Signature Collection—Hommage 72, Hommage 69 and Hommage 45—all of which are Ultralight machine-made, designed with exceptional finesse and optimal lightness to highlight and enhance the excellence of fine wines.

Just as haute couture accentuates precise contours, each Hommage glass is tailor-made to emphasise and heighten the expérience of a particular wine style, varietal or occasion. Connoisseurs will especially delight in the inclusion of the universal piece, Hommage 45. Classically shaped with a mid-size bowl and tapered lip to reveal the complexities and nuances of all wine styles and varietals, Hommage 45 also incorporates lightness, balance and durability to enrich all tasting moments.

Every care is taken to ensure that your beautiful Lehmann glassware arrives to you safe and sound. We dispatch orders promptly and package your glasses securely using strong, eco-friendly and, where possible, reusable packing materials.

We remain in close contact throughout the packing and shipping process, and tracking details are sent via SMS/email.

The package is always clearly labelled ‘fragile’ so that it is treated with care in transit. However, if a glass is broken along the way, we will replace it as soon as possible.