How Much Champagne Do You Need for a Christmas Party in Malaysia?

How many bottles of Champagne for a Christmas or year-end party in Malaysia? A simple guide to quantities, budgets and bottles from RM176.

Planning a Christmas or year-end party in Malaysia and not sure how much Champagne to buy? The short answer: a standard 75cl bottle pours about six glasses, so plan around how many glasses each guest is likely to drink. Here is a simple way to work it out, with bottles for every budget.

The quick rule of thumb

• A 75cl bottle pours about 6 glasses of Champagne.
• A magnum (1.5L) holds two bottles, so about 12 glasses.
• A single toast needs about 1 glass per guest.
• A two to three hour party where bubbles are the main drink needs about 2 to 3 glasses per guest.

How many bottles for your guest list

It is always better to have one or two extra bottles. Unopened Champagne keeps well for the next celebration, and New Year's Eve is only a week after Christmas.

Save money: Champagne for the toast, other bubbles for the party

For bigger parties, many hosts serve Champagne for the toast and a good Prosecco, Cava or Crémant for the rest of the evening. Guests still get great bubbles, and your budget goes further.

Champagne for the toast

Bottle	Price	Why it works
Champagne Tribaut Brut Origine	RM299	An easy-drinking Champagne at a friendly price
Champagne Méa Alexandre Blanc de Blancs	RM350	Fresh and elegant, made from 100% Chardonnay
Palmer & Co Brut Reserve NV Champagne	RM370	A crowd-pleasing house style
Champagne Michel Reybier Brut Premier NV	RM417	A stylish bottle for the table
R de Ruinart Brut NV	RM438	A famous name your guests will recognise

Bubbles for the rest of the night

Bottle	Price	Why it works
San Simone Prosecco DOC Brut	RM176	Light, fruity Prosecco for mingling
Castillo Perelada Cava Brut Reserva	RM180	Crisp Spanish Cava
Valdo Marca Oro	RM180	A popular Italian sparkling wine
Tentation par Maucaillou Crémant de Bordeaux Brut	RM228	French sparkling wine from Bordeaux

Magnums for a big table

Bottle	Price	Why it works
Segura Viudas Heredad Reserva Cava Brut Magnum 1.5L	RM600	Two bottles of Cava in one big bottle
Carbon EB02 Limited Edition Magnum 150cl	RM4,600	A statement magnum in a carbon fibre bottle

Keep it cold in Malaysian weather

• Chill bottles in the fridge for a few hours before the party.
• For a quicker chill, use an ice bucket filled with ice and water. It cools a bottle far faster than ice alone.
• Keep open bottles back in the ice between pours, as Champagne warms up quickly in a warm room.

Choosing Champagne as a gift rather than for a party? Read our guide on how to choose Champagne as a gift in Malaysia, or browse our full Champagne collection and sparkling wines.

Common questions

How many glasses are in a bottle of Champagne?

A standard 75cl bottle pours about six glasses. A 1.5L magnum pours about twelve.

How much Champagne do I need for 20 guests?

About 4 bottles for a single toast, or 7 to 10 bottles if Champagne is the main drink for the evening.

What is a cheaper alternative to Champagne for a big party?

Prosecco from Italy, Cava from Spain or Crémant from France. At LamboCellar they start from RM176.

How to order

You can buy online from the LamboCellar store, or message us on WhatsApp to confirm stock and delivery before you order. We deliver across Malaysia, with same-day delivery available in KL and the Klang Valley.

Prices were correct when this article was published and may change. Alcohol is sold only to non-Muslims aged 21 and above. Please drink responsibly.