This Chateau Laguiole was created in honor of Serge Dubs of France, winner of the 1989 world's best sommelier contest. A graceful European White Stork commonly found in the Alsace region of France is engraved on the bolsters and embossed on the leather sheath of this corkscrew.

The Best Sommeliers Series created by Master Sommeliers Guy Vialis to celebrates 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 like this one is Made in France.

All genuine Chateau Laguiole corkscrews like this one are Made in France.

Handle Material: Stabilized Oak (Quercas Petraea).

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).