At the age of 16 apprentices at St. Louis Crystal begin a rigorous 6 to 10 years of training in the mountains of the French Vosges Mountains near the borders of Switzerland and Germany, with the dream of becoming a “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” aka “Best French Craftsperson”. “Born from a ball of fire and breath of man”, this Canton stemware exudes rustic elegance with panel cuts by hand. Perfect for imbibing the fruits of your own labor.