Discover the Laguiole En Aubrac Sommelier collection.
Crafted in the Aubrac region of France, these wine openers combine generations of craftsmanship, distinctive natural materials and timeless design, created to open, serve and enjoy wine for years to come.
Laguiole En Aubrac
Craftmanship. Materials. Heritage.
Craftmanship
Every Laguiole En Aubrac sommelier is created around the relationship between hand, bottle and mechanism. The screw, lever, spring and handle are carefully assembled and adjusted so that opening a bottle feels smooth, balanced and controlled. The classic sommelier features a five-turn conical spiral designed to enter the cork with precision and make extraction easier, while every detail — from the movement of the mechanism to the final finish of the handle — contributes to a wine opener made for repeated use and lasting enjoyment.
Natural Materials
The handle gives each Laguiole En Aubrac sommelier its individual character. Olive wood, juniper wood, ebony, horn, Aubrac beech wood and other carefully selected materials bring their own colour, grain and texture to every piece. These subtle variations, combined with refined steel components and the sculpted Laguiole silhouette, give every sommelier its own balance, tactile presence and distinctive feel in the hand.
Heritage
Laguiole En Aubrac sommeliers bring the traditions of Aubrac craftsmanship into the world of wine. Their forms are inspired by the elegant lines of the Laguiole knife, while their function is shaped around the pleasure of opening and sharing a bottle. This dialogue between craftsmanship and gastronomy is reflected in the Bras Sommelier, developed in collaboration with André and Michel Bras, where a clean, contemporary form reinterprets the Laguiole silhouette and brings a more modern expression to the table.
THE STORY OF LAGUIOLE EN AUBRAC SOMMELIERS
Heritage
Laguiole En Aubrac is rooted in Espalion, in the northern part of Aveyron and at the heart of the Aubrac region. This area has been closely connected to French cutlery for centuries, with generations of workshops creating practical knives for the farmers, travellers and craftspeople of the region.
The heritage of Laguiole En Aubrac is built on this local knowledge and on a respect for the traditional practices that shaped the Laguiole knife. Today, that same tradition extends beyond folding knives to include sommeliers and wine openers created for the table, the cellar and the shared experience around a bottle of wine.
Each Laguiole En Aubrac sommelier brings together the distinctive Laguiole silhouette with the practical requirements of wine service: balance in the hand, precision in use and materials chosen to become more personal over time.
Authenticity
Laguiole En Aubrac sommeliers are handcrafted in France, in the historic Laguiole knife-making area of northern Aveyron. Based in Espalion, the workshop continues a local cutlery tradition shaped by the landscapes, materials and craftsmanship of Aubrac.
Laguiole En Aubrac maintains its own forge and workshop, allowing its pieces to be created with close attention throughout the making process. This commitment to local know-how and traditional craftsmanship is central to the identity of the house.
For wine lovers and collectors, authenticity is found in the quality of the mechanism, the precision of the assembly, the fitting of the handle and the individual character of each finished piece. Every sommelier reflects the distinctive balance between function, material and craftsmanship that defines Laguiole En Aubrac.
Craftsmanship
A Laguiole En Aubrac sommelier is designed as a practical tool for opening and serving wine with control and ease. Its screw, lever, spring and handle must work together precisely, allowing the corkscrew to open smoothly, sit securely on the bottle and provide the right leverage during use.
The process involves careful assembly, adjustment and finishing. Metal components are shaped and fitted, the mechanism is refined for smooth operation, and the handle material is individually worked to achieve a comfortable, balanced feel in the hand.
From a classic sommelier to a stainless-steel or Bras-designed model, each piece is made with the same attention to function, proportion and detail. The result is a wine opener created not only to perform beautifully, but also to be appreciated as a lasting object.
Natural Materials
Natural materials give every Laguiole En Aubrac sommelier its own expression. Depending on the model, handles may be crafted from olive wood, juniper wood, ebony, walnut, horn, bone, shell or other carefully selected materials.
Every piece of wood has its own grain, colour and texture. Horn, bone and shell each reveal subtle variations in tone, depth and pattern. These natural differences ensure that no two handles are ever exactly alike.
The materials are carefully shaped, fitted and finished by hand before being combined with precisely crafted steel components. Together, they give every sommelier its own balance, personality and tactile quality — transforming a practical wine opener into an object that becomes more distinctive with use.
THE ARTISAN
Every Laguiole En Aubrac sommelier is made by a single artisan from start to finish. The same craftsperson assembles, adjusts, decorates and finishes the piece by hand, allowing it to carry the precision, character and individual touch of its maker.
This approach gives the artisan responsibility for every detail, from the smooth action of the mechanism to the fitting of the handle and the final finish. It also means that every piece carries small, individual variations that reflect the hand behind its creation.
Combined with the natural character of the materials, this ensures that no two Laguiole En Aubrac sommeliers are ever exactly alike. Each one is a functional tool for wine service, shaped by the skill and attention of the artisan who made it.
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