It is time to appreciate Hennessy Paradis Imperial, sipping between two to four centilitres from a crystal tulip glass, inspired by those used every day at 11.00am by the Tasting Committee. Hennessy Paradis Imperial should be served at room temperature or between 12 and 14 degrees, accompanied by cold, sharp-tasting finger-food. The atmosphere, the company: the best circumstances must be brought together to savour so many aromas and such subtlety, to discover the great art of the Master Blender.

To display Hennessy Paradis Imperial, artist Arik Levy has created a crystal-cut decanter. Its structure and substance capture changes in the light. Its curvaceous form, inflection and contours fit together perfectly. Each carved, polished or even hand-crafted element expresses concision, impetus, movement. The crystal sparkles, decked with thousands of twinkling lights. The glowing elixir is ready to reveal its secrets. The decanter, signed Arik Levy, is a daring, sensitive gem, a balance between science and art.

Master crystal cutters were given the task of making this refined work. From an incandescent, mineral world they have produced a luminous crystal of the highest quality. Sensitive to creativity, detecting the slightest flaw, these craftsmen owed it to themselves to take part in such a work of art. A decanter has been born of the imagination of a sculptor and the skill of master crystal cutters. An age-old heritage has encountered a present-day talent. Modernity, precision and tradition will always go hand in hand with the history of Maison Hennessy.