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Originally from the Bordeaux region of France, this is the most popular wine bottle in the world. It has straight sides and distinctive, high shoulders and can be found in a variety of colors. Red wines are typically bottled in dark green or brown glass to provide protection from the sun as they age. Light green or clear glass tend to be used for white wines as they tend to be enjoyed younger and stored in the fridge. Some varietals you might find in a Bordeaux bottle include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Created in the 19th century in the Burgundy region of France, this bottle has graceful, sloping shoulders. Its global popularity can be partially attributed to the fact that the shape was very easy for glassmakers to produce. Another fun fact: the standard volume for these bottles was set at 750mL, which is the average exhalation volume of the human lungs. This vestige of the days when all bottles were made by hand (and mouth!) endured into the mechanized era and is still the most common bottle size today. Due to its provenance in Burgundy, this particular shape remains the classic vessel for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two signature grapes of that region. Wines with similar characteristics to those two iconic grapes — light, fruity reds and oak-aged whites — are often housed in Burgundy bottles.
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