Hardy Le Printemps Cognac

Hardy Le Printemps Cognac is the spring edition in a series of four crystal decanters all produced in collaboration with Lalique Crystal, who are also responsible for the exquisite design. However, The silhouette is most feminine and the spectacularly sculptful, almond green-tint stopper is evocative of the creations of René Lalique back in the early 20th century. Also, The design imagine by Lalique for Hardy have all the beauty of the finest perfume bottles. Consequently, The Printemps carafe is placed in the middle of a precious round case of white and pastel-hued leather with an ingenious front-opening system. Here too, sophistication and originality are the order of the day.

Furthermore. The carafe contains a blend of small batch Grande Champagne, partitioned off by Armand Hardy at the end of the second World War. Only 400 available world-wide.

However. The House Hardy was created thanks to a British gentleman, Anthony Hardy. As a good professional of wines and spirits, he escaped regularly from London to check the quality of vineyards of Charente. He succumbed to the charm of the region and settled down there.
He established the House Hardy in 1863. Big lover of France and French people, he chose to transform his first name into Antoine. He also adopts the cock Gallic as emblem of his House.

More so. In 1880, Anthony Hardy already distributed his brandies in different countries of the globe. In 1891, a golden medal in the exhibition of Saint-Petersburg rewards the ” Cognac of the Alliance ” created in homage to the French-Russian friendship. Little by little, the House Hardy positions and confirms its style.

Bénédicte Hardy embodies the fifth family generation. Ambassadress of the house, she develops sales in the United States.

Presentation of the vintage : Hardy Le Printemps Cognac

In tribute to the cycle of nature, the Hardy house presents the four seasons series.

For the blend of the spring, the winemaker has developed from exceptional lots, floral and charming eau-de-vie.

First step of the aromatic development of these remarkable Grandes Champagnes.