Bordeaux Burgundy Flute Sparkling

Illustration · Bottles

Four classic bottle shapes

High shoulders, sloping shoulders, the tall flute and the heavy sparkling bottle. The shape often hints at the region and style.

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Line drawing of four wine bottles side by side, labelled Bordeaux, Burgundy, Flute and Sparkling.

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Illustration: WineTheGuide

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Shapes are traditional, not legal rules; many producers choose freely.

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Where do the bottle shape conventions come from?
Classic bottle shapes (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Flute, Sparkling) are traditional regional conventions, not legal requirements — producers may choose freely. The shapes are described in general wine education literature including WSET course materials.
Why are labels turned away or plain in the photographs?
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