A ‘virtually indestructible’ suitcase, which will help wine lovers bring their newly-purchased wine bottles home from their travels safe and sound, has been launched on the market. Costing around €190, the VinGardeValise is a rolling hard-shell suitcase lined with high-density, temperature-regulating foam that protects bottles while in transit.

The VinGardeValise weighs around 20kg when packed with 12 75cl bottles, making it under the limit for a checked bag with airlines like Air France, British Airways, KLM and Alitalia, according to a recent article published in The Drinks Business.

For people only wanting to take a couple of bottles home, the remaining foam can be removed from the 45x30x66cm case to make room for other travel essentials.

The foam cavities are designed to hold an array of different bottle shapes from Bordeaux and Burgundy to Champagne and Riesling bottles.

Created by wine accessory designer Barry Wax, the VinGardeValise took three years to develop. Special foam inserts for magnums can also be purchased for the case.