I did not imagine one second that Peugeot product would not work. I charged the battery for 24 hours, I experienced this corkscrew on 3 different bottles (Bordeaux, a Alsace, a Burgundy) and I had 3 failures! After several minutes the plug was drilled on a little less than 2cm. So no, this device is not suitable for 'modern' corks are harder than traditional caps. I am amazed that a serious brand continues to distribute.