The Rehoboam is the name given to a wine bottle size. So what is the capacity of the Rehoboam? How many glasses does it represent? Before diving into these details, it’s worth noting that this bottle size is mostly found in Champagne. You can, however, find it elsewhere for wine bottles.
Capacity of the Rehoboam
The Rehoboam has a capacity of 4.5 litres, that is 450 centilitres. It’s the equivalent of 6 standard-size bottles (0.75 litres). You could also say that this bottle holds the equivalent of 3 magnums. In Champagne, it is therefore the size directly above the 3 litre Jeroboam. With such a bottle, you can serve 36 glasses of 125 ml. On the other hand, the dimensions of this bottle are particularly impressive. Expect something around 55 cm tall, though the exact size depends on the glassmaker and the shape. Suffice to say it should impress your guests and take pride of place on your table.
Where does the name Rehoboam come from?
For all wine and champagne lovers, a question arises: why call a bottle Rehoboam? In reality, this name comes from the Bible. Indeed, according to this text, Rehoboam is the king of Judah (a kingdom in the Near East, south of the kingdom of Israel). Rehoboam is also the son of King Solomon. It is in reference to this biblical figure that a bottle bears his name today.
What comes after the Rehoboam?
Just above the Rehoboam comes the Methuselah, 6 litres, which Bordeaux calls an Imperial. Every size, with its name and capacity, is in our wine bottle sizes table.
