€ 154,00 including VAT
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The Durand Wine Opener is specially designed to remove fragile corks in a controlled manner. The combination of the corkscrew and supporting blades is particularly useful for older bottles.
| Weight | 2 kg |
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Opening an old bottle is sometimes the most exciting moment of a tasting. After decades, a natural cork can become brittle and crumble when opened with a regular corkscrew. The Durand was designed for exactly that situation: a tool that combines a classic spiral with the two blades of an Ah-So opener.
Natural cork changes over the years. In a bottle that has been stored for a long time, the cork may have become less firm, meaning that a standard corkscrew does not always provide enough support. The combination of the spiral and blades on The Durand is specifically designed to grip the cork in multiple places during removal.
The spiral grips the cork, while the blades on the sides provide additional support. Together, they help remove the cork in a controlled manner. Even when using this tool, caution is still important: the condition of a very old or damaged cork is never entirely predictable.
For collectors of old Bordeaux and Vintage Port, this is a particularly practical accessory. Work slowly, position the parts carefully, and pull the cork without using excessive force. Let an older bottle rest beforehand, and have a decanter ready in case there is sediment. This way, even when you open it, a special wine gets the attention it deserves.
See also Lehmann Cepage Decanter at Port2Port.
