05/21/2026
This lovely little bottling moment that Melanie captured the other day inspired me to talk about the many different shapes and styles of w**e bottles.
Each bottle style has a distinct purpose, and their name reveals their origin. Swipe through the images for examples of each bottle style!
ALSACE
Alsace bottles, aka Germanic bottles, are tall and thin, with gently sloping shoulders. They are primarily used for Reisling, like our L Donovan Reisling (see next slide).
BORDEAUX
Bordeaux bottles are the most widely used bottles. Cylindrical shape with high shoulders, and you most w**e varieties are bottled in Bordeaux bottles.
BURGUNDY
Burgundy bottles is synonymous with Chardonnay, and also popular for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. With a longer neck than Bordeaux and sloping shoulders, it looks more like a fat Alsace bottle.
CH*****NE
Ch*****ne, Cava, Sparkling W**e, and Prosecco bottles often resemble a Burgundy bottle, but are heavier and thicker to stand up to the pressure from carbonation.
PORT
Port, Sherry, Madiera, and other fortified w**es utilize this bottle style. They resemble a Bordeaux bottle, but are generally smaller to account for the higher alcohol content and smaller serving size. Port bottles can also have a bulb at the neck to trap sediment during pouring.
PROVENCE
Provence bottles have a pinched silhouette that is akin to a corset or bowling pin. Cotes De Provence is an esteemed region for Rose’, so that pretty pink w**e is what you’re most likely to find in Provence bottles, though they are not as prevalent in the US. (This style is not featured in the slides as we don’t have any in stock).
Now that you know the names of these bottle shapes, you can take note of what you see in the wild and impress your friends👀🍷
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