The Methuselah is one of the 16 different sizes of wine bottles that can be found in Champagne.What is the capacity of a Methuselah of champagne?The capacity of a Methuselah of champagne is 6 litres,...Read More

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Pol Roger : Brut Réserve

Champagne

- White

$966.00 Incl. GST & DP

$966.00 / Unit

Pol Roger

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Taittinger : Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2012

Champagne

- White

$3,854.00 Incl. GST & DP

$3,854.00 / Unit

Taittinger

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16.5

No Discount Applicable

Deutz : Brut Classic

Champagne

- White

$888.00 Incl. GST & DP

$888.00 / Unit

Deutz

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40% discount on the second case

No Discount Applicable

Billecart-Salmon : Le Réserve

Champagne

- White

$1,024.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,024.00 / Unit

Billecart-Salmon

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Deutz : Brut Rosé

Champagne

- Rosé

$1,079.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,079.00 / Unit

Deutz

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16.5

Bollinger : Special Cuvée

Champagne

- White

$1,678.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,678.00 / Unit

Bollinger

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16.5

Henriot : Brut Souverain

Champagne

- White

$853.00 Incl. GST & DP

$853.00 / Unit

Henriot

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16.5

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Drappier : Carte d'Or

Champagne

- White

$902.00 Incl. GST & DP

$902.00 / Unit

Drappier

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Philipponnat : Royale Réserve Brut

Champagne

- White

$986.00 Incl. GST & DP

$986.00 / Unit

Philipponnat

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Barons de Rothschild : Concordia Brut

Champagne

- White

$1,052.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,052.00 / Unit

Barons de Rothschild

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Moët & Chandon : Brut Impérial

Champagne

- White

$1,048.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,048.00 / Unit

Moët & Chandon

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16.5

Pierre Péters : Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

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Pierre Péters : Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Champagne

- White

$1,528.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,528.00 / Unit

Pierre Péters

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Barons de Rothschild : Blanc de Blancs

Champagne

- White

$1,385.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,385.00 / Unit

Barons de Rothschild

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Telmont : Réserve Brut

Champagne

- White

$983.00 Incl. GST & DP

$983.00 / Unit

Telmont

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15.5

No Discount Applicable

Veuve Clicquot : Brut Yellow Label

Champagne

- White

$1,123.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,123.00 / Unit

Veuve Clicquot

Pre-arrivals - Stock in France

16.5

Mailly Grand Cru : Brut Réserve

Champagne

- White

$1,017.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,017.00 / Unit

Mailly Grand Cru

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Taittinger : Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012

Grand cru -

Champagne

- Rosé

$6,397.00 Incl. GST & DP

$6,397.00 / Unit

Taittinger

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Larmandier-Bernier : Latitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs

Rare wines

Larmandier-Bernier : Latitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs

Champagne

- White

$1,199.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,199.00 / Unit

Larmandier-Bernier

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16.5

Taittinger : Brut Réserve

Champagne

- White

$959.00 Incl. GST & DP

$959.00 / Unit

Taittinger

Pre-arrivals - Stock in France

No Discount Applicable

Armand de Brignac : Brut Rosé

Champagne

- Rosé

$14,891.00 Incl. GST & DP

$14,891.00 / Unit

Armand de Brignac

Pre-arrivals - Stock in France

16.5

No Discount Applicable

Armand de Brignac : Brut Gold

Champagne

- White

$9,986.00 Incl. GST & DP

$9,986.00 / Unit

Armand de Brignac

Pre-arrivals - Stock in France

15.5

Alfred Gratien : Brut

Champagne

- White

$714.00 Incl. GST & DP

$714.00 / Unit

Alfred Gratien

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Louis Roederer : Collection 242

Champagne

- White

$1,027.00 Incl. GST & DP

$1,027.00 / Unit

Louis Roederer

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Perrier-Jouët : Belle Epoque Rosé 2005

Champagne

- Rosé

$10,749.00 Incl. GST & DP

$10,749.00 / Unit

Perrier-Jouët

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Perrier-Jouët : Belle Epoque 2007

Champagne

- White

$5,462.00 Incl. GST & DP

$5,462.00 / Unit

Perrier-Jouët

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Dom Pérignon : Rosé Vintage Coffret Gold 2000

Grand cru -

Champagne

- Rosé

$61,488.00 Incl. GST & DP

$61,488.00 / Unit

Dom Pérignon

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17.5

Louis Roederer : Cristal 2002

Champagne

- White

$17,204.00 Incl. GST & DP

$17,204.00 / Unit

Louis Roederer

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Deutz : Amour de Deutz 2002

Champagne

- White

$6,018.00 Incl. GST & DP

$6,018.00 / Unit

Deutz

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Mathusalem Champagne : Key Points

The Methuselah is one of the 16 different sizes of wine bottles that can be found in Champagne.

What is the capacity of a Methuselah of champagne?

The capacity of a Methuselah of champagne is 6 litres, the equivalent of 8 bottles of 75cl or 48 glasses of champagne.

Only champagne in bottles, Magnums and Jeroboams have been aged in their original bottle. The bottles of champagne with a capacity of more than 3 litres were first aged in the bottle and then decanted into the final bottle after development.

What does the name Methuselah mean?

The name Methuselah is of biblical origin. Methuselah refers to the grandfather of Noah. He is said to have lived to be 969 years old and is said to have planted the first vines.

Does the size of the bottle influence the quality of the wine?

The size of the bottle does indeed have an influence on the quality of the wine. The exchange of air between the cork and the wine is less in a large bottle than in a small one, which limits its oxidisation. In addition, because of their large capacity, large bottles exude the complexity and aromatic palette of the wine.

What is the best way to open a Methuselah of champagne?

To open a Methuselah of champagne properly, since it is held in place by a wire cage, the bottle should be turned around the cork and not the other way around in order to preserve the bubbles and taste that make a good champagne so delightful, then gently remove the cork and serve in a glass tilted at 45°. If the cork is removed too quickly, a sparkling stream will be produced. This phenomenon of "stacking" is due to an excessive concentration of bubbles. You can also break the Methuselah of champagne by breaking its neck with a knife or other sharp object. The shockwave, combined with the pressure of the wine in the bottle, ejects the cork and the wire.

At what temperature should a Methuselah of champagne be served?

The Methuselah of champagne can ideally be served at a temperature of 8-10°C. Because of its large capacity, this large format needs to be chilled for longer than a classic bottle, and will be less subject to rapid temperature variations.

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