The Different Bottles of Champagne and Their Origins

From the smallest to the largest, each bottle size has its own significance and distinct visual impact. Discover the main Champagne bottle sizes, from the small Huitième to the imposing Melchisédech.

The Different Champagne Bottle Sizes

Each Champagne bottle size is suited to a specific occasion, ranging from a few centiliters to several liters. The largest bottles are reserved for major events, as they can weigh up to 80 kg when full.

The names of some bottle formats have biblical and mysterious origins, often linked to Champagne merchants.

• Huitième: 9.4 cl
• Quart: 18.75 cl and 20 cl
• Demi-bottle: 37.5 cl
• Bottle: 75 cl
• Magnum: 1.5 L
• Jeroboam: 3 L – Founder and first king of Israel.
• Rehoboam: 4.5 L – King of Judah and son of King Solomon, according to the Bible.
• Methuselah: 6 L – Biblical patriarch, ancestor of Noah.
• Salmanazar: 9 L – King of Assyria and great builder.
• Balthazar: 12 L – Regent of Babylon, defeated by Cyrus, king of Persia.
• Nebuchadnezzar: 15 L – King of Chaldea, conqueror of Jerusalem.
• Solomon: 18 L – King of Israel, known for the Temple of Jerusalem.
• Souverain: 26.25 L
• Primat: 27 L
• Melchizedek: 30 L – King of Salem, meaning "King of Righteousness."