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Barrywineguy
Nice winekey , ez open and excellent craftsman ship, I like the fatboy design which reminds me of my Magnum winekey.
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Chateau Laguiole Melchior Dark Horn Tip Handle
Rated 5.0 out of 5
$383.00 CAD
- Overview
- Handle Material
- What's Included
- Specs.
Overview
Product details for Chateau Laguiole Melchior Dark Horn Tip Handle Corkscrew
Named after the largest production wine bottle available (the 18-liter Melchior), the Chateau Laguiole® Melchior Series represents a modern evolution of the iconic waiter-style corkscrew. Handcrafted in Thiers, France, this model is a sophisticated variant of the Grand Cru series, engineered for professional durability while introducing a streamlined "full handle" aesthetic that omits the traditional bottom bolster. 100% Hand-assembled in Thiers, France.
Handle Character: This specific Melchior model features a handle crafted from Genuine Dark Horn Tip. This edition is distinguished by its tapered full-handle design, which elegantly widens towards the foil cutter. Sourced from the solid, dense tip of the horn, this natural material is prized for its deep obsidian and midnight-black tones. Polished to a high-gloss finish, the Dark Horn Tip offers a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic while retaining unique organic textures, ensuring your corkscrew is a unique masterpiece of natural artistry.
Substantial Full-Handle Design
A defining characteristic of the Melchior series is its distinctive, flared full-handle execution. By widening towards the foil cutter and omitting the bottom bolster, the handle provides a much more substantial and secure grip. While the front of the corkscrew maintains the trusted engineering of the Chateau Laguiole Grand Cru, this streamlined silhouette offers an enhanced, highly ergonomic feel during professional wine service.
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Included Black Sheath: Every Melchior corkscrew includes an authentic Chateau Laguiole black belt sheath. Crafted from meticulously chosen genuine cowhide by Max Capdebarthes in the village of Sauveterre de Rouergue, this sheath fits belts up to 2.5" wide and is designed to provide years of professional service.
Handle Material
Horn Tip from domestic cattle. The tip of the horn is the hardest and most durable, Inferior horn handles are made from the bottom of the horn which will warp with time.
Note: The horn handle of the item your receive may not be totally black but rather have some lighter areas. If you are looking for an absolute black horn handle please contact us before placing your order. If one is available we will place it aside before you place your order.
What's Included
Since 2020 all genuine Château Laguiole corkscrews come with a registration card to be validated online. This is the only assurance of their authenticity and warranty.
- Corkscrew
- Gift box
- Manufacturer registration card
- First Tuf-Glide lubricant application
- Leather belt sheath (made in France)
- * Warranty & Repairs Support
- Free Shipping
A Chateau Laguiole collector's display is availabe here (new window).
Chateau Laguiole are shipped same business day from Florida when ordered by 4 PM Eastern time. UPS delivery can be expected in 1 to 3 business days depending on destination. International shipping options are available at checkout.
*We provide free U.S. base warranty and repair support exclusively to our customers. Items purchased elsewhere will need to be shipped to France and back to the U.S. at the owner's expanse. The original retailer will need to be contacted for assistance.
Specs.
All Chateau Laguiole wine openers are made of 12C27 stainless steel and weigh around 4 oz (113 grams). The overall length closed is 4.5 inches (11.40 cm).
The foils cutter is serrated and measures 1.5/8 inches ~ 4.06 cm).
"I firmly believe that the tool employed to uncork an exquisite bottle of wine should embody the same level of perfection as the individuals who crafted it."
Frédéric Camboulives - Founder of Laguiole Imports - Since 2002
