L’Atelier du Vin showcases their century-old expertise in oenology sets, featuring exceptional accessories such as rare corkscrews displayed in a jewellery box and showcased in a treasure chest. Since 1926, we have designed and manufactured French wine tools with care, achieving a perfect balance between reliability, ergonomics, and elegance from cellar to table.
Our timeless collections offer the perfect oenology set for every wine lover, from curious oenophiles to experts, as well as ideal wine gift sets. Whether it’s a heartfelt gift, a collector’s passion, a cellarman’s secret, or a sommelier’s toolbox, L’Atelier du Vin provides a complete guide to choosing the right sommelier set or collector’s corkscrew case.
Contents:
- The Corkscrew Set
- The Wine Gift Box
- The Sommelier Set
- The Complete Oenology Set
- The Collector’s Set
- L’Atelier du Vin Oenology Sets
What is the Purpose of a Wine Accessory Set?
An essential accessory for storing, protecting, and preserving wine tools, a sommelier box is heir to the tradition of “tabletterie”. Available in the form of an elegant briefcase or a more contemporary design, this top-of-the-range case is tailor-made to give a personal collection of wine accessories its true meaning.
The purpose of a wine toolbox is to serve as a unique and multi-functional accessory. It combines the utility of a toolbox, the value of a jewelry case, and the emotion of a memory box. During rare moments of a lifetime of tasting sessions, it reveals the depth of its soul, akin to a travel case’s passion for adventure, a collector’s item’s rarity, and for those initiated into the art of oenology, the sacred character of a ritual object box.
Protecting Wine Tools
A sommelier box provides safe storage for wine accessories, protecting them from falls, knocks, dust, and loss. Its primary function is to ensure long-term preservation. Without this protective case, wine accessories tend to get scattered, misplaced, forgotten, or lost forever during opening, serving, and storage.
Exposure to daylight, dust, and humidity can accelerate wear and tear, corrosion, or tarnishing of the accessories’ high-quality components. Delicately storing wine accessories in a box keeps them safe, preserving their shine until the next tasting session.
Honouring the Oenological Ritual
An oenology box features allocated space, different compartments, or niches for each wine tool, including the corkscrew, pourer, stopper, and more. These sacred objects are precious and stored in initiation sets, waiting for the next oenological ritual. The master of the ceremony reveals them at the right time.
Opening a sommelier box on a tasting table is a magical moment. Each wine accessory is essential for executing the right gesture and revealing a grand cru’s mysteries after years of silence in a wine cellar, much to the delight of oenophiles and experts alike.
The wine tools, along with valuable tasting notes and a stamped cork, are returned to their rightful place. Closing the box gives a sense of achievement, bringing the ceremony to an end. The wine box has a ritualistic function to perpetuate the sacred nature of the art of living wine.
Creating a Unique and Personal Collection
A rare wine toolkit is the Holy Grail for collectors! A collection is unique and personal, with artefacts highly sought-after for their rarity, then carefully stored, sometimes in their original packaging.
Oenology collector sets are sought-after signature objects for corkscrew and wine accessory collectors. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, it enhances a collection and must stand out for its manufacturing quality, especially if it’s an authentic creation by a master artisan.
What Are the Different Types of Wine Toolboxes?
A sommelier box is to the corkscrew what a bottle is to wine – an essential match. There are many different types of sommelier boxes, but each wine tool set is unique. To help you find the perfect oenology set for yourself or as a gift, here is a quick overview of the main categories.
The Corkscrew Set
These beautiful boxes are designed to showcase corkscrews of various types including twin bladed, lever, De Gaulle, endless, electric, sommelier, rack and pinion, and more. Each corkscrew model stands out for its noble materials, unusual mechanism, exceptional quality of finish or limited edition.
A corkscrew set may hold several bottle openers or include an additional accessory, such as a foil cutter, pourer, aerator or oenology thermometer. However, the corkscrew remains the centrepiece and a custom-made box is the perfect way to display it in all its glory.
The Wine Gift Box
A wine toolbox is an ideal present for wine enthusiasts who appreciate fine wines. But what factors should be considered when selecting a wine gift box? With so many options available, it’s important to choose a box that suits the recipient’s personality and needs perfectly.
Rather than selecting a wine collection or an oenology class, a set of elegant sommelier accessories is a gift that will last a lifetime. To find the perfect gift for occasions like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or a loved one’s birthday, carefully examine the various tools, materials, size, quality of craftsmanship, and finish.
The Sommelier Set
Sommeliers are experts at selecting and serving wine, and their tools are crucial to execute each step perfectly. A sommelier box contains all necessary instruments such as corkscrews, foil cutters, pourers, and champagne pliers, to open and serve both still and sparkling wines with elegance.
What makes a sommelier set apart from other wine accessories is their durability and sturdiness for frequent use. The corkscrew’s opening mechanism must be reliable and robust to withstand the immense pressure when uncorking a bottle. Sommeliers may require various corkscrews to adapt to different corks and bottles, as there is no margin for error when opening a rare wine.
The Complete Oenology Set
Have you ever misplaced a corkscrew and been unable to open a bottle of fine wine? It can be disheartening. A comprehensive wine toolbox ensures that you have everything you need for the complete oenological ritual, including cork extraction, temperature control, precise service, wine aeration, air removal, and hermetic resealing.
Additionally, these toolboxes feature extra compartments to store corks, labels, tasting notes, vineyard maps, or food and wine pairing guides, creating the ultimate wine tasting experience.
The Collector’s Wine Tool Set
What distinguishes an authentic wine collector’s collection from others? A collector’s box. These cases are rare and often unique, and very few are found in a limited series. They may contain exclusive corkscrews and rare or hard-to-find wine tools.
A sommelier collector box stands out for its exceptional quality of finish, crafted in France by master artisans.
L’Atelier du Vin Oenology Sets
Nowé that you have a basic understanding of wine boxes, it’s time to explore L’Atelier du Vin’s range of authentic oenology sets. Delve into our collection of luxurious and collectible sets, ranging from corkscrew boxes to sommelier cases, to find the perfect one for you.
The Wine-Lover’s Curiosities Cabinet
Crafted by master artisans in France, this deluxe set of wine tools is made of solid walnut and is the most comprehensive in our collection. The Wine-Lover’s Curiosities Cabinet can stand vertically on your exquisite tasting table or be mounted on the wall of your private wine cellar, providing the perfect storage for your entire wine accessory collection.
The luxury box made out of noble wood features exceptional wine tools hung inside, much like a craftsman’s workshop. An elegant and cleverly designed central compartment, dedicated to the finest bottle corks, separates the opening accessories (corkscrews, foil cutter, champagne pliers) from the service and presentation tools (pourer, aerator, wine thermometer, and vacuum pump).
The cabinet doors also have stoppers, which provide a convenient storage space for tasting notes, labels, vineyard maps, business cards, and other keepsakes from tastings. The design is flawless, making this grand collector’s set the perfect choice for enthusiastic wine lovers and collectors.
Oeno Box Connoisseur 1
Crafted by skilled artisans in France, this wine accessory set is a comprehensive collection of a wine connoisseur’s tools for a remarkable wine tasting session. The solid maple and birch plywood box is of exceptional quality and is one of the most complete sets in our collection.
Upon opening the box, the European vineyards map inside the lid evokes a unique emotion. The set includes all essential oenological accessories for opening and serving wine, such as 3 chrome corkscrews, champagne pliers, a wine thermometer, and the Universal Developer for decanters and wine glasses. The set also includes two stoppers for still and sparkling wine, a vacuum pump, and two indicator stoppers to prevent wine wastage. Keeping your tools in the Oeno Box Connoisseur 1 brings a sense of achievement, creating an unforgettable wine tasting experience.
The set comes with two stoppers for still and sparkling wine, a vacuum pump, and two indicator stoppers to avoid wine wastage. The Oeno Box Connoisseur 1 is an ultimate luxury collector’s box that brings a feeling of pride and accomplishment when placing the tools in it. It is the perfect way to end a well-executed wine tasting ceremony.
Oeno Box Connoisseur 3
The Oeno Box Connoisseur 3 includes a map of France’s wine-growing regions inside its light-colored wooden lid, helping you recognize the different grape varieties used in red and white wines such as Syrah, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, and Carignan.
With a waiter’s corkscrew, sparkling wine pliers, a universal aerator, stoppers, and a vacuum pump, the set provides a range of tools that can help you develop your palate, appreciate oenological notes, and become a wine aroma connoisseur.
Oeno Box Sommelier
The Oeno Box Sommelier is an elegant and discreet black case that exudes excellence in sommelier craftsmanship. It features a professional lever corkscrew with chrome metal arms, favored by wine merchants and oenologists for opening rare and prestigious vins de garde with infallible ease.
In addition to the corkscrew, the Oeno Box Sommelier provides tools for a successful tasting session and service, including the Wine Ring to prevent drops, a guide to France’s greatest vineyards by vintage year, and a food and wine pairing table. This wine accessory set is a must-have for gourmet restaurants and wineries to serve wine with their signature regional dishes.
Oeno Collection 2
The Oeno Collection 2 is a compact and ergonomic black box that houses a collection of wine tools for sommeliers and oenologists to appreciate wines from France’s greatest vineyards and beyond. It includes all the necessary tools for every step of the oenological ritual, including opening, aerating, service, and storage.
Oeno Collection 3
The Oeno Collection 3 set features 4 elegant and ergonomic sommelier tools that make executing the oenological ritual a breeze. The set includes the Soft Machine Crystal, one of the most exquisite collector’s corkscrews, known for its transparency and smoothness. Perfect for learning how to open a bottle properly, serve with a pourer, and become a skilled sommelier. The compact size of this miniature oenology set makes it a great addition to family gatherings, tastings with friends, or intimate dinners.
Oeno Collection 4
This compact sommelier box boasts a minimalist design and maximum functionality. Inside, you’ll find two wine accessories: a limited edition Soft Machine Dandy corkscrew for still wine and a stylish pair of chrome champagne pliers.
From Burgundy to Bordeaux, this impressive pair can open any bottle, making the Oeno Collection 4 a coveted addition to any collector’s arsenal. With its sleek and sophisticated style, this mini sommelier set is the perfect companion for any oenophile on the go, whether you’re touring France’s renowned wine regions or exploring vineyards across the globe.
Sparkling Set
The Sparkling Set is a stunning champagne accessory set made of solid walnut, designed with elegant curves and a contemporary style. This luxurious set opens like a double-bottomed drawer, revealing sparkling wine pliers and a Model 54 champagne stopper.
Additionally, the upper part of the box features a hidden compartment to store champagne wires and keepsakes, making it a perfect travel companion for creating delightful and memorable moments, regardless of the destination.
Mini Collector 1
The Mini Collector 1 sommelier set is a compact and elegant walnut wood box, similar in size to a fountain pen or glasses case. It features a chrome waiter’s corkscrew, champagne pliers, and a Model 54 stopper in felt-lined compartments. The lid contains a folio for recording tastings, and the box can be personalized with the owner’s initials, making it a great gift for wine enthusiasts and tool collectors.
Oeno Motion Trésor
Oeno Motion Trésor is a collection of corkscrews that resembles a luxurious set of novels, capable of archiving every note from wonderful wine tasting moments. This initiatory gift is ideal for wine and culture enthusiasts, collectors of beautiful corkscrews, and those who appreciate fine things. It symbolizes a lifetime of exploring the mysteries of wine.
The Oeno Motion corkscrew is nestled inside a subtle red-lacquered box. This corkscrew boasts a smooth hand-polished patina that exudes refinement and sophistication, pleasing both the eye and the touch. Its powerful jaw, sharp worm, and vertical lever mechanism provide a moment of pure pleasure when extracting the cork. It’s a ritual wine tool for oenologists and a precious object for collectors.
Chic Set Night
The Chic Set Night is a must-have for wine and design enthusiasts, evoking the nostalgia of a black and white photograph framed in red. Two wine accessories are displayed like pieces of art, making them perfect for a romantic evening of wine and fine dining.
The Chic Monsieur Night endless corkscrew, dressed entirely in black, is a striking feature of the set. Effortlessly removing corks, it opens bottles with disconcerting ease. The vacuum pump is a handy tool to remove any air from the bottle after the tasting session and prevent oxidation, with indicator stoppers and a window to check the internal pressure of the bottle, allowing for another taste test the next day. This set is both functional and stylish, making it a perfect addition to any wine lover’s collection.
Le Globe
The luxurious oenology case, Le Globe, showcases its exceptional wine tools under a glass dome, resembling tannins suspended in a bottle. It is a stunning piece that captures the attention of curious oenophiles and collectors, making time stand still between tastings.
Le Globe is a work of contemporary art that can be displayed on a tray or hung from a hook. It embodies Bacchus and is equipped with high-quality oenology accessories, making it a perfect gift for those who appreciate artful functionality and desire to indulge in a wine-filled daydream.
Oeno Motion Groom
The Oeno Motion Groom collector’s set is a luxurious and timeless masterpiece, featuring a walnut base and glass bell that majestically showcase the incisive foil cutter, champagne pliers, and Oeno Motion Wood & Chrome vertical lever corkscrew.
A leather strap at the top of the bell unveils the talents of these formidable wine accessories, perfect for effortlessly opening even the finest bottles of wine. This collector’s set is an original gift idea, and can be personalized with initials engraved on the solid walnut base.
The Nomad Collection, Wine Toolkits
The Nomad collection’s wine tool cases are handcrafted in Italy from genuine leather, resembling a glove. Inspired by sturdy craftsman tool cases and travel bags, they offer an elegant and original alternative to traditional wooden sommelier boxes.
The Nomad kits are perfect for wine tasting sessions, indoors or outdoors, whether at home, abroad, or at a friend’s house. L’Atelier du Vin has decided to feature three signature corkscrews in tailor-made cases for this limited edition:
The Oeno Collection Nomad travel sommelier kits in raw tan leather reveal a Bilame and Garçon corkscrew, champagne pliers, foil cutter, pourer leaf, and Model 54 stopper when unfolded. Each of these wine accessories is fastened with a press stud for secure storage.