The Durand corkscrew
The ultimate solution for opening old and delicate vintages.
The Durand is an ultimate bottle opener for the amateur of precious vintages and old Ports, where fragile corks are at risk of disintegrating or snapping.
Gentle extraction for fragile corks.
Say goodbye to fishing out cork crumbs from your wine or pouring your delicate nectar through a sieve, and hello to the Durand’s helix and blades. The two parts work in combination to hold the cork together and allow it to be pulled out gently from the bottle, delivering uncompromised wine integrity to the discerning wine lover.
A connoisseur’s favourite.
Invented by Mark Taylor and named after renowned sommelier Yves Durand, this one-of-a-kind corkscrew has been a connoisseur’s favourite since 2007. It gives mature wine lovers the confidence to open their finest and most treasured bottles.
The Durand is designed for use on any wine bottle sealed with a natural cork, provided the internal neck diameter is approximately 1.90 cm (3/4 inch).
How to Use The Durand?
- Remove the top of the bottle capsule.
- Separate the helix from the blades of the Durand.
- Insert the tip of the helix into the centre of the cork while firmly holding the bottle. Screw it down completely until the stabiliser bar touches the top of the bottle neck (or rests against the cork).
- Position the blades perpendicular to the helix bar, inserting the longer blade first, followed immediately by the shorter one, between the cork and the bottle. Gently rock the handle from side to side while pushing the blades down until the handle meets the stabiliser bar.
- Twist the helix and blades together gently while pulling upward, keeping both parts aligned.
- If the cork is fragile, support the action with your hands to ensure a smooth extraction.
Specifications
Essential specifications
Dimensions
L 125 x W 75 x H 7 mm
Weight
128 g
Brand
The Durand
Weight packed
175 g
Packaging
Elegant branded cork box
Materials
Stainless steel, Zamak, nickel-chrome plating
Caution
Small parts, keep out of reach of children