Half Bottle Holds 375 milliliters or one half of the standard bottle size. Also known as a "split" or a "tenth".
Bottle 750 milliliters of wine, this is the standard size, sometimes referred to as a "fifth". Bottle shapes vary, depending on winery's preference or the type of wine.
Magnum Holds the equivalent of two bottles or 1.5 liters of wine.
Double Magnum Twice the size of a magnum, holding 3.0 liters of wine, or the equivalent of 4 bottles.
Jeroboam There are two sizes of Jeroboams: The sparkling wine Jeroboam equals 4 regular bottles or 3.0 liters: the still wine Jeroboam equals 6 regular bottles, or 4.5 liters of wine. Some 5.0 liter Jeroboams exist.
Imperial Holds 6.0 liters of wine or the equivalent of 8 regular bottles. Generally a Bordeaux-shaped bottle.
Methuselah Same size as an Imperial but is usually used for sparkling wines and is Burgundy-shaped.
Salmanazar Holds 12 regular bottles of wine (one case), or 9.0 liters.
Balthazar Holds the equivalent of 16 bottles of wine or 12.0 liters. Usually used for sparkling wines.
Nebuchadnezzar Holds the equivalent of 20 regular bottles of wine or 15.0 liters and usually used for sparkling wines.
Champagne Tasting Notes
A few words about some of our favorite champagnes:
Cordorniue Brut Champagne A pretty, delicate wine, with fine bubbles and subtle toast, pear, citrus and herb flavors. The finish is long, with good acidity and hint of apple. A special release, primarily from the 1992 vintage, which spent an extra four years on the yeast before release. Drink now through 2002. - Wine Spectator 10/15/1999
Segura Viudas Champagne Pale yellow-gold hue, yeasty, lemony aromas. Impressively concentrated flavors have a bright citrusy theme on a medium-bodied palate with a fine-beaded mousse and a yeasty finish. Delicious. - Beverage Tastings Institutes 11/20/2000
Moet & Chandon "White Star" Champagne Quality: Extra Dry
Assemblage: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier
Color: Golden yellow with shades of amber
Aroma: Aroma of flowers, hazelnuts and bisquets
Palate: Soft with fruity finish evoking the peach
Harmony & Emotion: Vines varieties reveals a harmonious succession of sensations, a soft maturity, elegant lines, offering you sensations which can be shared and celebrated anytime. - Moet & Chandon Vineyards
Taittinger La Franchaise Brut Champagne Pale golden yellow appearance. Medium-bodied. Moderately extracted. Apples, toasty yeast. Nutty accent on the nose. Rich, concentrated flavors have an apple quality. Great mouthfeel with a hint of astringency on the finish. Well structured an substantial with this sample showing a hint of maturity. - Beverage Tastings Institution 09/25/97
Domaine Chandon "Etoil" Rose' Champagne Very pale salmon hue. Suggestions of red fruits with yeasty accents coming forth on the nose with a medium body and well fruited palate showing a hint of raspberry on the finish. A vibrant, fruity rose' with a great deal of finesse. - Beverage Tastings Institution 10/30/2000
Trivia
The Stars The 17th century Benedictine monk, Dom Perignon, is credited with discovering the cork as a means to seal wine and champagne bottles. He is also credited with discovering the process of making champagne. It is said that upon his first taste of champagne he cried, "Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!".
Madam Lilly Asked when she drinks champagne, Madam Lilly Bollinger replied, "I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it...unless I'm thirsty."
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