{"title":"The Durand","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tire-bouchon-bilame-atelier-du-vin-copy","title":"Bilame Corkscrew | The Durand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOpen Your Most Treasured Vintages with Complete Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned for old, fragile or compromised corks, The Durand combines a helical corkscrew with a twin-blade extractor to stabilize the cork and remove it whole with exceptional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003eWHY CHOOSE THE DURAND WINE OPENER?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized wine opener designed for mature wines and corks weakened by age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented design combining a helical corkscrew and a twin-blade extractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral helix stabilizes the cork before extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin blades slide between the cork and bottle neck to reduce lateral pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps remove fragile corks whole and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces the risk of the cork breaking, crumbling or falling into the wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a slow and controlled extraction suited to valuable cellar-aged bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise mechanism requires no levering against the rim of the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple four-step extraction method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted tool for collectors, sommeliers and enthusiasts of mature wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings greater confidence and elegance to the service of treasured vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by wine collector and engineering-trained inventor Mark Taylor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduced in 2007 following several years of development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed in honour of sommelier Yves Durand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a reusable presentation box with operating instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for cork closures in bottles with an interior neck opening of approximately 3\/4 in (19 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for synthetic closures or bottle openings measuring less than 3\/4 in (19 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eOpening a treasured vintage should inspire anticipation, not concern. Created specifically for bottles whose corks have become delicate after decades of ageing, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Durand\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a gradual and controlled extraction that protects both the closure and the exceptional wine it has preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIts patented system brings together two complementary opening methods. The helical corkscrew is first inserted through the centre to stabilize the cork, while the twin blades then slide between the cork and bottle neck to release it gently. By holding both components together and slowly twisting upward, even a particularly fragile cork can be removed whole and intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCreated by wine collector Mark Taylor and introduced in 2007, this \u003cstrong\u003eold wine cork remover\u003c\/strong\u003e was named in honour of sommelier Yves Durand, the inventor’s friend and mentor. Acclaimed by collectors and wine professionals, The Durand is presented in an elegant reusable box, making it an exceptional gift for anyone who appreciates mature wines, historic vintages and the ritual of opening an irreplaceable bottle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n","brand":"The Durand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54450921079100,"sku":"THEDURAND","price":279.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5158\/4572\/files\/WEB_SHOPIFY_2026_1.png?v=1790278093"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5158\/4572\/collections\/SLIDE_7.png?v=1790274717","url":"https:\/\/vinetpassion.com\/en\/collections\/the-durand.oembed","provider":"Vin et Passion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}