From the Bilame Chrome to the Bilame Silver Signature: the evolution of a wine icon

For nearly a century, L’Atelier du Vin has cultivated a singular approach to the art of living with wine: a dialogue between tradition, gesture and material. Among its most emblematic creations, the Bilame occupies a special place. Patented in 1949, this twin-blade corkscrew revolutionised the way a bottle could be opened, preserving both the integrity of the cork and the purity of the wine.

Today, the Bilame Silver Signature continues this story. The heir to the Bilame Chrome, it retains its essence and silhouette while adding a touch of refined modernity: a black leather sheath and a sober, elegant case. An evolution which, without altering the gesture in any way, elevates it to a new art of detail.

The heritage of the Bilame: the purity of the gesture since 1949

In 1949, L’Atelier du Vin filed the patent for the Bilame, an object that has since become legendary in the world of oenology. Its principle was as simple as it was ingenious: two thin blades sliding down either side of the cork without ever piercing it. The wine thus remained perfectly preserved, with no contact with metal and no alteration of its aromas

This precise and respectful gesture has, over time, become a true ritual. Admirers of old wines and collectors consider it more than a tool: a philosophy. One of respect for the wine, for time, and for the memory of great vintages.

When handling a Bilame corkscrew, one does more than simply open a bottle: one perpetuates a know-how passed down through generations, embodying the very spirit of French craftsmanship.

From Chrome to Silver Signature: continuity and renewal of a symbol

If the Bilame Chrome — later known as the Bilame Silver — embodied purity of form and mechanical precision, the Bilame Silver Signature now enhances that heritage.
The gesture remains unchanged: the two blades glide, sway and withdraw — in an almost ceremonial silence. Yet today, every detail carries a new aura.

The addition of a genuine black leather sheath is more than an embellishment. It represents the union of functionality and artisanal elegance.
Worked like a second skin, this leather protects the blades while evoking discreet, durable accessories of the past — crafted to serve and to last.

The presentation box continues this approach: refined, balanced and deeply respectful of the ritual.
This evolution does not erase the past — it reveals its continuity.
The Bilame Silver Signature is not a rupture, but the natural maturation of an icon.

French craftsmanship and the value of detail

Made in France, the Bilame Silver Signature embodies the artisanal expertise and meticulous attention to detail that define L’Atelier du Vin.
Each piece is crafted with precision: the luminous polish of the steel, the perfect balance of the mechanism, the fluidity of the movement, the harmony of its proportions — nothing is left to chance.

The light moulding marks or subtle variations in chrome are not flaws but signs of authenticity. They reflect the hand of the artisan, the eye of the designer, and the soul of a French house faithful to its heritage.

This devotion to detail defines what could be called an aesthetic of precision.
The Bilame corkscrew made in France is more than a tool — it is a witness to patience, mastery, and the beauty of true craftsmanship.

A new expression of the connoisseur’s gift

To offer a Bilame Silver Signature is to offer far more than a wine accessory. It is to share a fragment of history — an emotion embodied in an object.

The box, conceived as an insider’s case, evokes the quiet nobility of wine opened slowly — the measured gesture, the silence before the first sip.

For connoisseurs, it symbolises the passage of time: great vintages, shared meals, and the memories that wine accompanies. For newcomers, it opens the door to a world where every tool, every detail, contributes to the pleasure of tasting.

The Bilame Silver Signature thus becomes a mark of distinction — for those who know that the beauty of an object lies as much in its use as in the story it tells.

The transmission of a gesture

From the first Bilame Chrome to the Bilame Silver Signature, nothing has been lost — neither the gesture nor the philosophy. Only the outer form has evolved, to meet the expectations of a world rediscovering the value of time and material.
Through this transition, L’Atelier du Vin does not launch a new collection — it continues a story. The story of a gesture that unites artisan and sommelier, the wine and the one who shares it.

The Bilame Silver Signature embodies the continuity of a French heritage — where respect for wine is expressed through the perfection of movement and the beauty of detail.