The 750ml Bordeaux Green Wine Glass Bottle 161 is a cork-finish claret bottle made for producers who use the Bordeaux shape as a variety signal. In the product photo the mold reads clearly: a long, straight neck, a soft and gently sloped shoulder, and a deep antique-green glass tone. It is the quiet, traditional face of the claret family, and it suits Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Bordeaux-style blends from entry retail tiers up to estate bottlings. We supply it in export container loads with full QC documentation and drawing-level confirmation of every critical dimension.
A Long Neck and a Lazy Shoulder, Read in the Glass
Within our Bordeaux mold family, bottle 161 is defined by proportion. The neck runs long and straight from the lip ring down to a shoulder that eases outward rather than snapping into a hard corner — the “lazy” shoulder profile associated with traditional claret glass rather than with modern reserve molds. The body tapers very little between shoulder and heel, which keeps the silhouette calm and upright on the shelf, and the base shows visible glass depth that gives the bottle a planted, confident stance. These are qualitative observations from the photograph; exact neck length, shoulder angle, body diameter and finish dimensions are confirmed on the technical drawing we issue with every quotation, so your corker, capsule spinner and labeler can be checked against real numbers before you commit to a run.
Why Cabernet Programs Lead with the Bordeaux Shape
Export consumers have been trained by decades of shelf presence to read the straight-sided Bordeaux form as a promise of structure: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and the blends built on them. Anchoring a Cabernet heritage program in this bottle aligns the package with that expectation before a single word of the label is read. The antique green tone filters a meaningful share of UV for wines that will sit under retail lighting, and the understated shoulder leaves maximum visual room for château-style labels, heritage crests and vintage-forward typography. For importers building a claret range across price tiers, this mold works as the dependable core: recognizable at three meters, neutral enough to carry both entry and mid-tier design languages without fighting the artwork.
Cork Finish and Closure Pairing
The mouth shown is a cork finish with a defined lip ring, suited to natural cork, colmated cork and technical agglomerated closures, finished with a tin, aluminum or polylaminate capsule. Neck bore and finish tolerances follow the drawing confirmed at quotation; we recommend sharing that drawing with your cork supplier so cork diameter and compression can be matched to the bore. If your range also needs a screw-cap SKU, our Bordeaux family includes BVS-threaded sister molds, and both finishes can be planned in one shipment. Contact our export team for closure pairing advice and capsule size matching.
Tested to ASTM and ISO Standards
Every production run of bottle 161 passes our container-glass QC protocol before release: thermal-shock resistance verified per ASTM C149 and ISO 7459, internal pressure resistance per ISO 7458, plus vertical-load, impact and annealing checks on ware sampled from every shift. Glass thickness mapping at the heel and shoulder confirms distribution stays within the agreed tolerance band, and finish gauges verify cork-seal integrity. A lot-level QC report ships with your export documents, so your bottling line and your customer’s auditors see the same numbers we do.
Packing and Container Logistics
Export orders are packed on standard export pallets in carton or bulk-layer configurations, with edge protectors, top sheets and machine shrink wrap from the packing line shown above. The pallet pattern and container loading plan are issued with the quotation; tell us your destination port and warehouse racking limits and we will tune the configuration. Buyers consolidating several molds can mix SKUs within one shipment to reach container volume faster — a common route for importers building a first container from China.
MOQ, Sampling and How to Order
Minimum order quantity for this mold typically starts at one 20-foot container; smaller trial quantities can sometimes be combined with other Bordeaux molds from the same furnace campaign. Our glass bottle MOQ guide explains how furnace scheduling sets that floor. Samples from running stock ship within a few working days, and decorated pre-production samples can be arranged for custom programs. To move forward, send your target quantity, destination port and closure choice; we reply with a drawing, a firm quote and a confirmed lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for the 750ml Bordeaux bottle 161?
One 20-foot container is the standard minimum for this mold. The exact bottle count per container depends on the pallet pattern you choose; the confirmed figure appears on your quotation and loading plan.
Can I order samples before placing a container order?
Yes. Stock samples ship within three to five working days; you cover courier freight. For decorated pre-production samples, timing and cost are confirmed with the quotation.
Is this bottle for cork or screw cap?
Bottle 161 has a cork finish for natural or technical cork under a capsule. If you need Stelvin screw-cap compatibility, ask about the BVS-threaded sister molds in the same Bordeaux family.
How long is production lead time?
For running stock molds, production typically takes 25 to 35 days after deposit and drawing approval, plus ocean freight to your port. Seasonal furnace schedules can shift this; we confirm the window at order.
How are the bottles packed for export?
On export pallets, in cartons or bulk layers with dividers, edge protectors and machine shrink wrap. Pallet height and the container loading plan are confirmed with your quotation.
Can I customize glass color or add embossing?
Antique green is standard; flint and amber runs are possible at sufficient volume. Embossed crests or punt marks require mold work and a higher MOQ — ask our team for feasibility and cost.
