HOW MANY GLASSES IN A BOTTLE OF WINE?

If you're planning a meal and need to know how many bottles of wine or champagne to buy, it's crucial to understand how many glasses you can get from a single bottle. Here’s a guide to help you with your planning:

How Many Glasses Can You Serve from a Bottle of Wine or Champagne?

The number of glasses you can serve from a bottle depends on the bottle size and how much you pour per glass. A standard serving size for a glass of wine is between 120 ml and 150 ml. Here’s a breakdown:

• Standard Bottle (75 cl): You can serve approximately 6 glasses of wine, though if you pour more generously, you might get around 5 glasses. In restaurants, where glasses are often 120 ml, you can get slightly more than 6 glasses.
• Champagne Bottle (75 cl): Similarly, a standard bottle of champagne will also yield around 6 glasses, or a bit more if poured conservatively.

Different Sizes of Wine Bottles:

The size of the bottle influences how many glasses you can serve. Here are the most common bottle sizes and the number of glasses they provide:

• Clavelin (62 cl): Serves about 5 glasses.
• Standard Bottle (75 cl): Serves 6 glasses.
• Magnum (1.5 litres): Serves up to 13 glasses.
• Marie-Jeanne (2.25 litres): Serves 19 glasses.
• Jéroboam (3 litres): Serves 25 glasses.
• Réhoboam (4.5 litres): Serves 38 glasses.
• Mathusalem (6 litres): Serves 50 glasses.

How Much Wine to Plan per Person?

For an average serving of 130 ml per glass, a standard bottle will serve slightly more than 5 glasses. Generally, for a meal without excessive drinking, people consume about 3 glasses of wine each. Here’s a quick guide:

• Red Wine: 1 bottle for 2 people.
• White Wine: 1 bottle for 3 people.
• Rosé Wine: 1 bottle for 3-4 people.
• Champagne: 1 bottle for 3-4 people.

If you're planning a wedding or a large event, this information should help you estimate how many bottles you'll need. For a more detailed guide on the number of bottles for specific events, feel free to consult our detailed article HERE.

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