Glass Wine Bottles

Glass Wine Bottles for Winemakers and Producers

We supply empty glass wine bottles to home winemakers, small wineries and drinks producers. The standard size is 750ml, in Bordeaux or Burgundy shape, with a screw cap, a BVS closure or a cork mouth. The range also includes 187ml sample bottles, a 375ml half bottle and a 6L display bottle. Each product page lists the neck finish, height, diameter and weight, so you can check fit before you order.

Wine Bottle Shapes: Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne

Bordeaux Wine Bottles

Bordeaux bottles have straight sides and high shoulders. They are commonly used for merlot, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc.

Burgundy Wine Bottles

Burgundy bottles have sloped shoulders and a rounder profile. They are commonly used for pinot noir and chardonnay.

Champagne-Style Wine Bottles

Champagne-style bottles have a cork mouth and a wider, heavier build: the 750ml weighs 835g, against 395g to 485g for our Bordeaux and Burgundy bottles. They suit sparkling wine, events and launches. Contact us before ordering if you plan to fill them with sparkling wine, so the bottle can be checked against your filling process.

Wine Bottle Sizes

• The 187ml bottle suits sample bottles, gifts and single servings.
• The 375ml bottle is a half-size bottle.
• The 750ml bottle is the standard wine bottle.
• The 6000ml bottle is a decorative display bottle.

Wine Bottle Specifications

These measurements come from the product pages and may vary slightly within the tolerances in each technical drawing.

Screw Cap, BVS or Cork Mouth: Which Closure Do You Need?

Decide how you will close the bottle before you choose it, because the neck finish decides which closure fits. The finish is in the table above and on every product page.

• Bottles with "screw caps" or "BVS closure included" in the name arrive with the closure.
• Bottles marked "cork mouth" arrive without a closure. They take a cork stopper and will not take a screw cap, so buy a cork or another closure from our lids and closures range that fits the neck.
• The 375ml amber champenoise has a crown 29 finish and takes a crown cap.
• Three samples cost £15, so you can order samples and try your own closures before you buy more.

Wine Bottle Colours

Antique green and dead leaf are tinted glass. Flint is clear glass, so the colour of the wine shows through the bottle. The range also includes canelle, amber and green champagne-style bottles.

Buying Wine Bottles in Bulk

You can order from as few as 3 bottles. Prices step down as the quantity rises, up to a full pallet. To buy wine bottles by the pallet, choose the pallet option or send an enquiry on the product page, or see our wholesale glass bottles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Bordeaux and a Burgundy wine bottle?

Bordeaux bottles have straight sides and high shoulders. Burgundy bottles have sloped shoulders and a rounder profile. Bordeaux is commonly used for merlot, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc, and Burgundy for pinot noir and chardonnay. Both come in the standard 750ml size.

Which size of wine bottle should I buy?

Choose 750ml for a standard bottle of wine. The 187ml bottle suits samples, gifts and single servings. The 375ml is a half-size bottle, and the 6L bottle is a decorative display piece.

Do your wine bottles come with a screw cap or a cork?

It depends on the product. Bottles with "screw caps" or "BVS closure included" in the name arrive with the closure. Bottles marked "cork mouth" arrive without one, so you need a cork stopper that fits the neck. The 375ml amber champenoise takes a crown cap.

What neck finish do your 750ml wine bottles have?

The antique green Bordeaux has a GPI 30 finish. The antique green Burgundy and the dead leaf bottles sold with a closure have a BVS finish. The cork-mouth Burgundy and the champagne-style bottles have a cork finish.

Can I use these bottles for home winemaking?

Yes. You can order from 3 bottles, and three samples cost £15, so you can check the size, colour and closure fit before you buy more.

Can I buy wine bottles by the pallet?

Yes. Pallets are available on the product pages by choosing the pallet option or sending an enquiry, and the wholesale bottles page lists the range.

What colours do the wine bottles come in?

The colours are antique green, dead leaf, flint (clear), canelle, amber and green, depending on the shape.

Can I use these bottles for drinks other than wine?

Yes. The bottles are also used for soft drinks, juices and ginger wine.

Are the glass wine bottles reusable?

Yes. Glass bottles can be cleaned and reused.