The Jeroboam is a very particular wine bottle. Indeed, the size of wine bottles means each bottle has a name. That’s exactly the case here for this bottle. So we’re going to dive into the story behind the Jeroboam and discover where the name of this wine bottle comes from.
What is the capacity of the Jeroboam?
The capacity of this wine bottle varies depending on the region. And yes, wine isn’t a drink like any other and its world is full of subtleties. So, in Bordeaux, the Jeroboam has a capacity of 5 litres. In Champagne and Burgundy, the Jeroboam has a capacity of 3 litres (that is 3 times less than the Salmanazar).
Where does the name Jeroboam come from?
Now that you know this bottle’s capacity perfectly, you’re probably wondering: who is Jeroboam? This wine bottle’s name comes from two kings of Israel: Jeroboam I and Jeroboam II. These two kings reigned in Israel about 3,000 years ago. Pierre Mitchell, a Bordeaux industrialist of the early 18th century, gave this name to his bottles. Indeed, he is the one who created the first glassworks in Bordeaux in 1723. That’s why this bottle is called Jeroboam.
How to open a Jeroboam?
The Jeroboam is often sealed with wax. So, to open this wine bottle, you must first pierce the waxed part with your corkscrew. Then, pull the cork halfway out and remove the wax shavings that have formed around it. Finally, pull the cork all the way out and you’re ready to serve. If this bottle is sealed with a capsule, you can then proceed as with a traditional wine bottle.
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