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.

The G. Basset Signature Collection pays homage to Gérard Basset, co-founder of Lehmann Glass, and the greatest wine professional of his generation. Signature Hommage is an ultra-light universal glass.

Hommage 45 is 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 detail is important to make the tasting a sensory symphony. I wanted a collection that exalts the conviviality of small and large occasions." Gérard Basset

Capacity: 45 cl
Dimensions : H : 239 mm /Ø : 86 mm
Type of fabrication: Machine Made, Ultralight, Lead free crystal

Gérard Lehmann is a passionate perfectionist who works with the world’s leading wine-makers and sommeliers. The strength of 30 years’ glassmaking experience, he has created numerous collections of oenological glasses drawing extensively on the knowledge of experts and professionals from the world of wine. His partners include the Union des OEnologues de France, Philippe Jamesse (sommelier from Domaine Les Crayères) and Gérard Basset (world’s best sommelier 2010). Each of them has provided their expertise and knowledge, which when combined with the expertise of Gérard Lehmann, have resulted in oenological concepts that make each wine tasting a unique experience.

Verrerie de la Marne produces a wide range of smooth line products that cleverly combine modern and traditional design. To meet the high expectations of a prestigious clients, a team of the best specialists in manufacturing techniques is working together on each project: whether it is a machine production or blown glass collection. The glassworks in Marne appeals not only to famous brands but also to the general public, which has the opportunity to use glasses of the highest quality.