The Chateau Laguiole Melchior (pronounced “mel-key-or”) is the latest evolution of the famed brand. A variant of the Grand Cru series, this model has a wider full handle.

The original Grand Cru model, which this model is based on, features a top bolster (the metal part where the screw enters the handle). The main reason the Grand Cru was introduced was to offer a more durable wine opener. Although the new Chateau Laguiole 2020 Classic model’s construction is as strong as the Grand Cru, this series continues to be offered.

The Chateau Laguiole waiter-style corkscrew was created in 1993 by Master Sommeliers Guy Vialis and was the first real waiter-style Laguiole-style corkscrew on the market.Since it debuted, theChateau Laguiole brandhas been the favorite among some of theworld’s best sommeliersand, to this day, is the most sold (and imitated) of all high-end waiter-style Laguiole corkscrews. All genuine Chateau Laguiole corkscrews like this one are 100% Made in France.

Melchior?

At 18000 ml (18 liters/4.75 gallons), the “Melchior” is the largest production bottle size available in the market today. To put it in perspective, it containsthe equivalent of 24 standard bottles of wine, and you could fill 144 glasses with just one bottle.