How to open a bottle of wine

Comment ouvrir une bouteille de vin

In short: cut the capsule, center the tool on the cork, pull it straight out, then wipe the neck. With an electric corkscrew, it's done in a few seconds.

With an electric corkscrew

  1. Remove the capsule around the neck with a capsule cutter or a small knife.
  2. Place the corkscrew vertically on the neck (90°).
  3. Press the extraction button: the cork rises on its own.
  4. Tilt the device at 45° and press the release button to drop the cork.

With a classic corkscrew

  1. Cut the capsule below the ring of the neck.
  2. Push the screw well into the center of the cork, without going through.
  3. Pull slowly and straight. Finish by hand to avoid the "pop".

Mistakes to avoid

  • Screw in crookedly: the cork crumbles.
  • Pull too fast: wine can spray.
  • Forget to wipe the neck: small debris can fall into the glass.

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