November 4, 2026
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12 Apostles, a Dozen Eggs, and… the 12-Bottle Case?

Why does a case contain 12 bottles? It sounds like a simple question, yet no one knows the answer for sure. The leading theory is practical: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The day that Champagne bottles are disgorged after secondary fermentation

B. A particular breed of sheep that graze on cover crops in Rhône vineyards

C. An above ground cellar where wine is stored and aged in Bordeaux

D. The level of barrel toast preferred for aging Burgundy wine

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