Further information on bottle fill levels
It frequently happens that the level of wine in a bottle of an old vintage may be lower than its original fill level, without affecting the quality of the wine contained within.
Generally speaking, the wine level in a bottle will tend to decrease as it ages.
As such, a 1961 bottle will obviously not have the same level as a bottle of the same wine from the 2009 vintage.
To provide you with maximum information and transparency, we have defined the following categories:
Bordeaux
| Beyond 20 years: a "base of neck" level will be considered very satisfactory. |
| Beyond 30 years: a "very slightly low" or "slightly low" level is acceptable. |
| Beyond 40 years: a "high shoulder" level may be acceptable, but the quality risk is more significant. |
Burgundy:
Due to their different shape, the levels of Burgundy bottles:
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- Up to 2 cm below the cork: the level is excellent.
- 3 to 4 cm below the cork: the level may be acceptable for a very old bottle.
- Below 5 cm: the quality risk is more significant.
If no information is provided about the wine level in the bottle, it may be considered at a perfect level (in the neck).
If these indications are not sufficient, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information:
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