Corkscrew

What are the different types of corkscrews?

Almost everyone has a classic corkscrew in their kitchen or wine cellar, at least the classic one we all know: manual, with a classic worm (or rod) in the shape of a pig's tail, enough to penetrate the cork without any problems and open our favorite bottles of wine.

That said, there are several different types of corkscrews depending on the effort you want to put in, the practicality or simply the look of them: here, we will help you make your choice and find your way around all these products.

Electric Corkscrew

We're presenting it first because it's a crowd favorite: it's simple , quick , and effective . Just place it on top of the bottle, press a button, and it does the rest. The only downside is that it needs to be recharged occasionally, but considering all its benefits, it's well worth it.

De Gaulle Corkscrew

This corkscrew is a classic in kitchens and restaurants: simple to use and requires less effort than a standard corkscrew. Offering excellent value for money , simply insert the worm into the cork of your wine bottle and activate the levers: voilà, it's done!

Sommelier Corkscrew

This is often the most popular 3-in-1 tool among wine lovers, and it's very common in restaurants: it allows you to quickly open the cork with the small blade at the top of the corkscrew, insert the shaft, and press the metal part (which also acts as a bottle opener most of the time!) against the neck of the bottle. Naturally, with a little pressure, you'll get the cork out!

Lever Corkscrew

Lever corkscrews are the alternative to sommeliers and De Gaulle corkscrews, requiring less effort and offering a simpler way to open a bottle of red wine. As the name suggests, once the screw is inserted, simply press the lever and you're ready to enjoy!

Choosing your corkscrew?

In general, we would be inclined to guide you towards the corkscrew that seems most practical and suits your budget. That said, to go into a little more detail, some are better suited as gifts for wine lovers, if you don't opt ​​for a complete corkscrew set .

To give

We highly recommend an electric corkscrew, which is sure to please any serious wine lover : they will often invite people over for tastings, and very quickly, a large number of bottles will need to be opened. A bottle rack would be perfect with this!

For you

If you're a professional or wine merchant , first consider the number of bottles you'll be opening: keep it simple with a corkscrew you like, as it will always be with you! If you only want to enjoy a bottle occasionally, you can opt for a sommelier's corkscrew, a super practical all-in-one solution.