The Durand Corkscrew

The Durand is a dual-purpose tool that combines a traditional worm with a pair of steel blades. This design allows you to secure the center of the cork while simultaneously gripping the sides, which is essential for removing fragile or crumbly corks from aged bottles without them falling into the wine.

The Durand is specifically engineered for older, fragile corks that are prone to breaking. For standard, younger wines with healthy corks, a traditional corkscrew or waiter's key is usually sufficient.

Yes. Because the tool is designed to extract the cork in one piece without crumbling, it minimizes the agitation of the bottle. This helps keep the sediment settled at the bottom, resulting in a cleaner pour.

Yes, it requires a two-step process: first, you insert the worm into the cork, and then you slide the side blades down between the cork and the glass. It is a precise maneuver, but it is highly effective once you get the rhythm down.

The Durand is intended for natural corks, which are common in vintage and collectible wines. Synthetic corks are generally more resilient and do not require this level of specialized extraction.