Upgraded from the 4 quart cocotte that I purchased last year.  The 7 quart has plenty of room to make tons of soup, chili, and sauces.  Recently used to braise an entire brisket and it came out perfect.  The self basting spikes really work.  Plenty of gravy, and the brisket was moist and cooked to perfection!  Looking forward to many years of great cooking with this big boy.