{"product_id":"chateau-laguiole-versailles-series-yew-wood-du-bosquet","title":"Chateau Laguiole Versailles Series - Yew Wood du Bosquet","description":"\u003csection style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chateau Laguiole Versailles collection pays tribute to the historic specimen trees that once graced the famous gardens of the Château de Versailles. Originally imported from around the world during the late 18th century as part of the major garden restoration ordered by Louis XVI, many of these centuries-old trees stood until the historic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cyclones_Lothar_and_Martin\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Read about the historic Storm of December 26, 1999 on Wikipedia\" style=\"color: #0044cc; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estorm of December 26, 1999\u003c\/a\u003e. This exquisite collection honors that botanical legacy through fine craftsmanship and historic wood species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Versailles series corkscrews\u003c\/strong\u003e are proudly adorned with a \u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Lys\u003c\/strong\u003e—the traditional symbol of French royalty representing perfection, light, and life. Additionally, this series is presented with a signature \u003cstrong\u003eblue leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eBleu de France\u003c\/em\u003e (Blue of France) has represented the French monarchy and heritage since the early 12th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1993 by Master Sommelier Guy Vialis, the Chateau Laguiole waiter-style corkscrew was the first high-end Laguiole corkscrew on the market. Since its debut, Chateau Laguiole has remained the preferred choice among the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.laguiole-imports.com\/collections\/chateau-laguiole-best-sommeliers\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0044cc; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eworld's best sommeliers\u003c\/a\u003e and stands as the most iconic waiter-style wine opener in history. Every genuine Chateau Laguiole corkscrew is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Made in France\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\"\u003eCrafted from prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eYew wood (Taxus baccata)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this handle pays homage to the ancient Yew trees that shaded the royal \u003cem\u003eBosquets\u003c\/em\u003e (the formal garden groves) of Versailles. Planted during the royal garden restructuring between 1776 and 1778, Yew is revered for its extraordinary density, silky luster, and fine, tight grain that transitions from warm golden-orange to rich auburn. This model serves as a lasting tribute to the historic 223-year-old Yew specimens that stood on the palace grounds until the storm of 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Laguiole® - Made in France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":534063517,"sku":"CLVE3031","price":384.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/9597\/products\/Chateau-Laguiole-Versailles-Series-Yew-Wood-du-Bosquet-224-years-old-wood-Chateau-Laguioler-Made-in-France_00a19844-2a38-48b9-8778-f63e16172061.jpg?v=1674997528","url":"https:\/\/www.laguiole-imports.com\/en-ca\/products\/chateau-laguiole-versailles-series-yew-wood-du-bosquet","provider":"Laguiole Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}