DID YOU KNOW? - Consumer information
Do you know the names of the different size bottles ?
| Magnum | Origin: From the Latin word magnum, meaning "large" Is equivalent to 2 75 cl. bottles |
| Jéroboam | origin: Founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Israel (931-910 B.C.) Is equivalent to 4 75 cl. bottles |
| Rehoboam | Origin: Son of Solomon, King of Judah (circa 930-915 B.C.) This size is no longer available commercially Is equivalent to 6 75 cl. bottles |
| Mathusalem | Origin: Biblical patriarch who lived for 969 years Is equivalent to 8 75 cl. bottles |
| Samanazar | Origin: King of Assyria (859-824 B.C.) Is equivalent to 212 75 cl. bottles |
| Balthazar | Origin: Regent of Babylon and son of King Nabonide Is equivalent to 16 75 cl. bottles |
| Nabuchodonosor | Origin: King of Babylon 605-562 B.C. Is equivalent to 20 75 cl. bottles |
What size bottle is best for ageing?
Ageing takes place more slowly in a magnum than in a 75 cl. bottle.
Number of bottle by people
| Number of people | 1 | 2 | 3 to 6 | 7 to 12 |
| Suggested bottle size | A quarter | A half | 1 bottle | 1 magnum |
