Vintage Domaine Henri Maire Sommelier Tastevin creamer & sugar jars part of the inherent charm

part of the inherent charm of the CARRON handmade process

and irregularities developed over more than two centuries

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Vintage Domaine Henri Maire Sommelier Tastevin creamer & sugar jars part of the inherent charmVintage Sommelier Tastevin vintage likely from 1940 1970 from a historic wine estate in the Jura region of eastern France a tastevin is a shallow silver tasting cup traditionally used by winemakers and sommeliers 3. 5" diameter x 0. 75" tall What is a Tastevin? Before electricity, wine cellars (especially in places like Burgundy) were dark, damp, and lit only by candlelight. A regular glass didnt work well in those conditionsyou couldnt clearly see