Opening a mature bottle of wine is a moment of anticipation—but older corks can be fragile, risking breakage and spoilage. The Durand was created to solve this challenge with precision and care. Ingeniously combining the grip of an “ah-so” with the pull of a traditional corkscrew, it extracts even the most delicate corks intact—preserving both wine and experience.

Invented by wine collector Mark Taylor and named after his mentor, sommelier Yves Durand, this patented tool has earned a cult following among sommeliers, collectors, and connoisseurs around the world. Elegant, effective, and built to last, The Durand is more than a wine opener—it’s a safeguard for the bottles that matter most.