Reviewed by Gail W.
Verified Buyer
Fun piece of equipment!
I bought this as a gift for someone who loves wine. Not only is it beautiful and portable, but it works really well.
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$254.00
This Chateau Laguiole was created in honor of Olivier Poussier of France, winner of the 2000 world's best sommelier contest. Mr. Poussier's name is stamped into the sprint top as well as "2000" on the boot lever side.
The Best Sommeliers Series was created by Master Sommeliers Guy Vialis to celebrate the world's best sommeliers. Each authorized piece was designed with the Sommelier's input and, as a result, reflects his preferences.
Since debuting in 1993 Chateau Laguiole has been the favorite corkscrew of many of the world's best sommeliers. To this day it remains the most popular high-end waiter-style corkscrews in the business. All genuine Chateau Laguiole corkscrews like this one are Made in France.
Yew wood, Chateau de Versailles, France. The yew wood used to create this magnificent piece was harvested from the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles. Nearly all of the rare and old specimen trees of the castle were up-rooted during the terrible storm of December 26, 1999, most of those trees were imported from around the world to the Chateau de Versailles during the 18th century as part of the 1776 gardens renovation ordered by Louis XVI.
Please note: Actual handle color and pattern of the item you receive may vary from the stock photos.
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.
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.
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).
For best care, refrain from submerging in water and dry immediately. We recommend using Tuf-Glide Oil-Free Lubricant 1/4 oz Pen. Periodically apply a few drops of lubricant to the axle of all moving parts to maintain optimal performance.
