Limitiertes Sommelier-Messer "Lost Barrels"

Gemeinsam mit dem Weingut Meyer Näkel präsentiert Josephinenhütte eine Sonderedition von Forge de Laguiole mit besonderer Geschichte.

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Copyright: Sandra Fehr, Heroes of Riesling

Dernau/Laguiole/MunichFebruary 2024

Forge de Laguiole, Josephinenhütte und das VDP.Weingut Meyer Näkel von der Ahr haben sich zu einer Kooperation zusammengefunden. Die drei Unternehmen eint die Leidenschaft für traditionelle Handwerkskunst sowie die Liebe zum Wein und zum exquisiten Genuss. Gemeinsam präsentieren sie nun das „Lost Barrels“-Sommelier-Messer für den guten Zweck.

Die Sonderedition ist auf 150 Exemplare limitiert. Für die Griffe der Messer wurde das Holz des ersten, verloren geglaubten „Lost Barrels“ Fasses vom Weingut Meyer-Näkel verwendet. Die Ahrflut hatte im Sommer 2021 insgesamt 350 Fässer des Weinguts zerstört, neun wurden in den Tagen darauf geborgen. Durch das Holz wird jedes Messer zu einem zeitgeschichtlichen Artefakt, das für immer an den menschlichen Zusammenhalt und den Neuanfang nach der Ahrflut erinnern soll. Ein Symbol für Zuversicht und Hoffnung!

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Help for the Winegrowers of the Ahr Region in Gemany

A Cooperation for a Good Cause

Josephinenhütte provided the decisive impetus for the cooperation. The Munich-based company is known for its handblown glasses designed by Kurt Josef Zalto. "We were in contact with both partners independently of each other and suggested transmitting the message of the "Lost Barrels" out into the world through a special edition of the iconic corkscrew. It is important to us to send a signal of hope to the affected Ahr region," says Marcus Meyer, CEO of Josephinenhütte. Marcus Meyer and his team are donating the entire proceeds to the VDP initiative "Der Adler hilft" to support the winegrowers on the Ahr affected by the flood.

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A Sign of Hope

The Story of the Lost Barrels

On July 14, 2021, the flood of the century in the Ahr wine region in Germany destroyed the winery of the Meyer-Näkel family in Dernau. Overnight, the two sisters Dörte and Meike Näkel lost almost everything the family had worked to achieve over the years. The floods also swept away the entire 2020 vintage with it. In the days following the flood, the unexpected happened. Just a few kilometers away from the winery, a barrel of Pinot Noir with the inscription "Meyer-Näkel" was found. Eight more intact barrels were tracked down in the surrounding villages. These "Lost Barrels" are the only remains of the 2020 vintage. A total of around 2,600 bottles are currently being allocated via a subscription process. The first barrel has now been taken apart and masterfully reworked into the handles of the corkscrews by the Forge de Laguiole team.

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The Corkscrew

Genuine Craftsmanship from Forge de Laguiole

Forge de Laguiole stands for tradition and zeitgeist, combined with excellent craftsmanship. Each corkscrew is handcrafted in the company's own forge in the French village of Laguiole. The corkscrew is ergonomic, elegant, and functional. The wooden handle made from the "Lost Barrels" wood, which was believed to be lost, gives the corkscrew the finishing touch. Each piece thereby not only represents outstanding craftsmanship, but also tells a story of resilience and new beginnings. It is a symbol of the force of human nature and the power of working together to build a new future out of the ruins.