L'Atelier du Vin has been designing wine tools in France since 1926. Nearly a century of patents and craftsmanship stands behind objects that are meant to be used every day and kept for life — the twin-blade Bilame, patented in 1949 and still the most precise way to open an aged bottle; the Oeno Motion lever corkscrew, the daily tool of sommeliers worldwide; the sculptural gift boxes that turn a set of tools into an heirloom.
What distinguishes the house is that function comes first and beauty follows from it. Each piece is designed around a specific gesture of wine service — opening, aerating, serving, preserving — and then refined until it deserves to sit on the table rather than in a drawer. Many are handmade in France, and several are produced in numbered editions.
The collection at a glance
| Family |
What it covers |
| Corkscrews |
The Bilame twin-blade range, the Oeno Motion lever, sommelier and winged models, pocket and collector pieces. |
| Preservation |
Manual and electric vacuum pumps, champagne stoppers with pressure sensors, still wine stoppers. |
| Serving & aeration |
Aerators, decanters, drip rings, thermometers, tasting glasses. |
| Gift sets & cabinets |
Oeno Boxes, wood and leather collections, glass domes and the Curiosities Cabinet. |
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Bilame different from a normal corkscrew?
It has no worm. Two blades slide down either side of the cork and extract it whole, without piercing it. That matters for aged or fragile corks, which a screw can crumble — and it is why sommeliers reach for it on old vintages.
Which corkscrew should I choose for everyday use?
The Oeno Motion lever range opens any cork in a single movement and is the reference tool for professionals. The Bilame is the specialist's choice for older bottles, and the two are often owned together.
Are the pieces made in France?
The house has been based in France since 1926 and most pieces are made there. Some leather cases are handmade in Italy, and each is noted on its product page.
Can the gift sets be personalised?
Several of the Oeno Collection boxes offer personalisation. Get in touch before ordering and we will confirm what is possible for the piece you have in mind.
