
A standard Champagne bottle (75cl) pours about 6 flutes. A Magnum (1.5L) equals 2 standard bottles (~12 glasses). Larger formats (Jeroboam 3L → Nebuchadnezzar 15L) scale up for bigger parties, impressive gifting and slower ageing. See the full size → glasses → occasion guide below.
Champagne Bottle Size Guide
Name | Litres | = Std Bottles | Approx. Glasses | Best For |
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Quarter (Piccolo) | 0.1875 | 0.25× | ~1–2 | Party favours, place settings |
Half (Demi) | 0.375 | 0.5× | ~3 | Date night, tasting flights |
Standard | 0.75 | 1× | ~6 | Gifts, dinners (2–4 people) |
Magnum | 1.5 | 2× | ~12 | Small parties, toasts; impressive gifting |
Jeroboam | 3 | 4× | ~24 | Weddings, corporate gifting |
Methuselah | 6 | 8× | ~48 | Big celebrations & centrepieces |
Salmanazar | 9 | 12× | ~72 | Large receptions |
Balthazar | 12 | 16× | ~96 | Gala events |
Nebuchadnezzar | 15 | 20× | ~120 | Show-stopper bottle service |
Champagne Bottle Sizes Explained
Regarding Champagne, the bottle sizes range from petite party favours to spectacular centrepieces. A standard 75cl bottle pours about six glasses and suits dinners or gifting. Stepping up, a Magnum (1.5L) equals two bottles (~12 glasses) for small parties and impressive presentation.
Bigger still, a Jeroboam (3L) and beyond (Methuselah 6L, Salmanazar 9L, Balthazar 12L, Nebuchadnezzar 15L) deliver serious wow-factor and generous pours for weddings, awards nights and corporate receptions.
What to Know About Champagne Bottles
Choose your format to match guest count, pour size and impact. Larger formats don’t just look spectacular — they can also develop gracefully thanks to a lower oxygen-to-wine ratio. For casual moments, half bottles and minis are perfect.
What is a Standard Champagne Bottle Size?
The standard “bottle” is 75cl (0.75L) — ~6 flutes at 125 ml per pour. It’s the benchmark for comparing the larger sizes above and ideal for intimate celebrations.
How Many Glasses of Champagne in a Bottle?
Rule of thumb using 125 ml flutes: Standard 75cl ≈ 6 glasses, Magnum 1.5L ≈ 12, Jeroboam 3L ≈ 24, up to Nebuchadnezzar 15L ≈ 120. For generous pours or larger flutes, plan fewer servings.
How Many Champagne Bottle Sizes Are There?
In practice, you’ll most often see nine named formats from Quarter up to Nebuchadnezzar in retail. Explore our full range of large Champagne bottles.
How Many Bottles Are in a Case of Champagne?
A standard case is 12 × 75cl. For large formats, cases contain fewer bottles (e.g., 6 × Magnums) but the equivalent total volume.
What Is the Largest Size Champagne Bottle?
Among commonly available retail formats, Nebuchadnezzar (15L) is the largest (≈ 20 standard bottles). Some houses occasionally release even larger special formats, but they’re rare.
What Bottle Is Bigger Than a Magnum?
After a Magnum (1.5L), sizes step up to Jeroboam 3L, Methuselah 6L, Salmanazar 9L, Balthazar 12L and Nebuchadnezzar 15L. Browse by size: Jeroboam • Methuselah • Salmanazar • Balthazar • Nebuchadnezzar.
Conclusion
Planning is easy once you match format → guest count → occasion. For gifts and dinners, choose standard bottles. For parties and show-stopping moments, step up to a Magnum or explore our large formats for maximum impact.