This Laguiole numbered grapevine corkscrew is a special edition, finished with a red inlay. Each one is made by Pierre, whom Laguiole en Aubrac calls its best artisan.
A fine red line runs along the handle and spine, like a thread through the dark grapevine wood. The carved top and the bee are both worked in detail. It feels closer to jewellery than a bar tool.
The handle is grapevine wood with a matte finish and exceptional crafting along the top. The bee has fine special crafting. A red lining runs along the handle and spine. It has a foil cutter, a corkscrew and a bottle opener, and folds to 4 3/4 inches (12 cm). It comes in a French oak gift box with a leather pouch and a certificate of authenticity. A lifetime warranty covers any manufacturing defects. It is made in the village of Espalion, in the historic Laguiole area of France.
This is the corkscrew to buy when the occasion matters. You could give it for a fortieth birthday, or to mark a retirement from a life in wine.