This Chateau Laguiole was created in honor of Shinya Tasaki of Japan, winner of the 1995 world's best sommelier contest. Mr. Tasaki selected this Red-&-White handle to salute the Red and White wines of the world.

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 are Made in France.

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

Handle Material: Stabilized rosewood from East India and white Corian.

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).