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A Journey Through Glass
The Rehoboam holds 4.5 litres — six full bottles, 30–36 glasses — and it is, fittingly, named for a king: Rehoboam, son of Solomon and first king of Judah. In the biblical-kings lineup of bottle names, the Rehoboam is where things get properly royal.
Here’s a handy way to think of it: the Rehoboam is the still-wine twin of the Champagne Jeroboam. Same 4.5 litres, same six-bottle equivalent — one lives in the world of Bordeaux and Burgundy, the other in Champagne. (The Champagne guide has the full family tree.)
This is wedding-reception royalty. A Rehoboam on the head table pours the toasts for the whole bridal party from a single bottle, and it looks magnificent doing it — tall, broad-shouldered, and utterly unmistakable in photos. Milestone birthdays, anniversary galas, and company celebrations all suit it equally well.
Practical notes: at 4.5 litres of wine plus heavyweight glass, a full Rehoboam weighs in around 7–8 kg (15+ lbs). Pouring is a two-hand job, and chilling one requires either a very large ice bucket or some creative bathtub logistics. Plan accordingly — kings don’t do last-minute.
The vibe: you didn’t just buy wine, you commissioned a centerpiece that happens to pour 30 glasses.
Cheat Sheet: Rehoboam
- Volume: 4.5 litres
- Standard-bottle equivalent: 6 bottles
- Approx. glasses: 30–36 (5oz pours)
- Name: Rehoboam, son of Solomon, king of Judah
- Best for: weddings, milestone birthdays, head-table toasts.