When most people say “wine bottle”, they’re thinking of a standard wine bottle size. But how big is a bottle of wine in that “standard” size? The Melchizedek wine bottle is also commonly called the Midas bottle. This is the largest wine bottle on the market and holds 30 liters. This means you’re getting 40 standard wine bottles or 200 glasses all from one bottle. Melchizedek is named after the biblical King of Salem. Do Wine Bottle Sizes Vary in Different Countries? These bottles usually share the same style, although some brands choose to use distinctive shapes to differentiate them from the competitors. Note: The name of some Champagne bottle sizes differ from wine bottles, so you may be wondering how many bottles are in a Magnum of Champagne? In this case, a Magnum of Champagne is the same as a Magnum of wine: 1.5 litres of liquid, or the equivalent of two bottles of Champagne. While the standard 750 ml wine bottle is most commonly seen in supermarkets and wine stores, don’t be surprised to find a variety of shapes and sizes.

The Primat bottle has a capacity of 27 liters (equivalent to 36 bottles, 216 champagne glasses), weight 65 kilos (143 pounds), height 100cm (40 inches), diameter 26cm (10 inches). Also known as Belshazzar, the Baltazar wine bottle is named after one the three Wise Men who presented baby Jesus with gifts. This big bottle of wine holds 12 liters or 16 standard wine bottles, which is also equivalent to 80 glasses of wine! A good bottle size for Champagne and other sparkling wines as well as deep aging reds. Nebuchadnezzar The Liter (or liter in Australia) wine bottle is the more popular size for Australian and European wines. The name of this bottle refers directly to its size which is 1-liter and it gives you 7 glasses of wine, making it a good size for a small party. Magnum

When Size Matters… An explanation and complete guide for all the different Wine Bottle sizes and shapes, along with the history of the bottle shapes and all the most important details for all the large format wine bottle sizes used for Bordeaux wine, California wine, Rhone wine and other wines ranging from tiny bottles all the way up to the largest format we know of, which holds the equivalent of a whopping 40 bottles!

Marie Jeanne: 2.25 Liters This is equal to 3 standard bottles, or one magnum and one bottle. Port producers often refer to this unique bottle as a Tregnum or Tappit Hen bottle.This 15 liter wine bottle will give you and your guests 100 glasses of wine. Named after the biblical king of Babylon, the Nebuchadnezzar is excellent for red wines such as Bordeaux and Burgundies. Champagne producers will also use this size wine bottle and its equivalent to 20, 750 ml, bottles. This bottle weighs in at 83.5 pounds! Melchior Coastal Wine Trail Credit: @theportugalcollection

Larger formats such as Magnums have a lower air-to-liquid ratio, which slows the ageing process. This means magnums are an ideal size for cellaring wines. So, how many glasses in a bottle of champagne? The answer to this question you will find in the table below. A larger bottle resists temperature changes better, and the wine is able to develop distinctive flavors with a smoother, more complex texture. Wines such as Bordeaux and Burgundy are most suited to bigger bottles. The Jeroboam (meaning He that opposes the people) or Double Magnum, was named in the early 19th century after Jeroboam, a king of Israel. Both the CIVC and the UMC deny the existence of the Melchior. The CIVC says ‘the Melchior was never used in Champagne. There is no record in the known archives.’ The OCW says the Melchior is 18 litres /24 bottles (the size of the Solomon, here), but does not specify this size for Champagne, so the 18 litre /24 bottle Melchior could yet be a correct size/name for a different region. But it’s clear there is no Melchior in Champagne.While knowing volume is essential when you want to know how many glasses of wine you’ll get out of a bottle, you also want to know how tall it is for storing purposes. While the height dimensions of a wine bottle varies, the standard format is approximately 12 inches. A Champagne bottle could be slightly taller at 12.5 inches high. How Wide is a Wine Bottle? Demi bottle of champagne is an equivalent of 3 flute champagne glasses, or 2 tulip champagne glasses or half of standard bottle. Who would have thought wine bottles came in different sizes and shapes? The standard wine bottle may have the same dimensions. Choosing one or another size of Champagne bottle will depend on the situation and experience you’re looking to have. The largest Champagne bottle is the Nebuchadnezzar (15L), which is equal to 20 standard bottles and serves approximately 120 people What Champagne bottle is bigger than a Magnum?