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Magnums and Jeroboams
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Each bottle has a name according to its volume. This custom was established in the 19th century mainly by the Champagne traders and then extended to other wine-growing regions.
The Champagne region is the only one with such a range of large bottles, with strange ancestral names. No historian has ever found the origin of the names, but it is interesting to note that all these names appear in a ballad written by a local poet, Eustache Deschamps (1346-1406) born in the small medieval of Vertus, not far from Epernay…
- The smallest of the large bottles is the Magnum, corresponding to 2 ordinary bottles, i.e. 1.5 litres. Its origin, from the Latin word magnum, means greatness and magnificence. The use of the word “Magnum” dates back to 1788 in England.
- The Jeroboam contains the equivalent of 4 normal bottles, i.e. 3 litres. Jeroboam was the founder of the kingdom of Israel and the first king of Israel (933 to 910 B.C.). After the death of Solomon, he was named king by the ten northern tribes, therefore ousting Solomon’s son. The use of the word “Jeroboam” dates back to the 1920’s.
Whatever the size of the bottle, once the wine is served, the pleasure of tasting remains intact. It is interesting to note that in large bottles, champagne shows a great evolution; emphasising the vinosity, the roundness and mellowness, while preserving freshness and finesse.
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For your small and great events, we encourage you to try our champagnes in large bottles, if you haven’t done it yet. They are available in Grande Reserve and Blanc de Blancs. |