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The Burgundy glass: rounded and wide
A Burgundy glass has a broad, rounded bowl that narrows again at the top, often with a slightly flared rim. The large bowl gives the wine plenty of contact with the air and captures the delicate aromas of red fruit and earth that you look for in a Pinot Noir. The rim directs the wine to the tip of your tongue, where you taste sweetness and fruit, so the acidity comes through more gently.
A Burgundy glass holds 60 to 95 cl. Pour 12 to 15 cl into it, no more. This glass is suited to Pinot Noir, Gamay, Nebbiolo, and other light, aromatic red wines. A full-bodied Chardonnay from Burgundy also works well in it.
The Bordeaux glass: tall and slender
A Bordeaux glass is taller and narrower, with a straight tulip shape. Its smaller opening relative to its height keeps the alcohol somewhat at a distance and lets the wine flow in a narrow stream onto the middle of your tongue, where you taste the tannins and strength. This suits Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and other full-bodied, powerful red wines.
A Bordeaux glass holds 55 to 75 cl, while the grand cru versions hold up to a liter. Pour 12 to 15 cl into it. Read more about the different types and how much to pour in our article about wine glasses.
Do you need both?
Not necessarily at home. If you mostly drink full-bodied red wine, a Bordeaux glass is the best choice. If you mostly drink Pinot Noir or light red wine, choose a Burgundy glass. A large universal wine glass of 50 to 60 cl sits in between and does justice to both wines, without filling two cupboards with glasses.
At a restaurant with a serious wine list, both shapes belong on the table. Choose them from the same range so they match. Find all the shapes among the red wine glasses.
The right glass
RCR's Aria Burgundy glass holds 72 cl and is made of lead-free crystal, with a wide bowl for Pinot Noir. Nude Glass's Pure Bordeaux glass holds 61 cl and is tall and slim, for Cabernet and Merlot. Find all the shapes in the red wine glasses collection.
RCR Aria Burgundy glass, 72 cl (6 pieces)
Nude Glass Pure Bordeaux glass, 61 cl (6 pieces)
Good to know
Can you serve white wine in a Burgundy glass?
A full-bodied, oak-aged Chardonnay, yes. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling is better in a smaller glass; otherwise, its freshness is lost in the large bowl.
Why pour so little into such a large glass?
Because the space above the wine collects its aroma. A 70 cl Burgundy glass with 12 cl of wine smells much more aromatic than a small glass filled halfway.
Are these glasses dishwasher safe?
Most are, using a short glass-washing cycle and a rack, since the tall bowl can easily knock against something. Read more in our article about glasses in the dishwasher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Burgundy glass and a Bordeaux glass?
The Burgundy glass is rounded and wide with a large bowl, for light, aromatic red wines such as Pinot Noir. The Bordeaux glass is taller and slimmer, for full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet and Merlot.
How many cl is a Burgundy glass?
60 to 95 cl. Pour 12 to 15 cl. Browse our red wine glasses.
Which wine do you drink from a Bordeaux glass?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and other full-bodied, robust red wines.
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