How to choose your wine cellar?

A wine cellar plays a crucial role in preserving your bottles. Whether you are a fine wine enthusiast or an occasional taster, maintaining your wines in optimal conditions is essential. A wine cellar helps regulate temperature, maintain an adequate humidity level, and protect bottles from vibrations and light. These factors are key to ensuring that your wines retain their quality over time. By providing these conditions, a wine cellar preserves the aromas and structure of your bottles, allowing them to age in the best possible way.

Example: For a high-quality red wine, a wine cellar will enhance its aromas over the years by protecting it from temperature fluctuations and excessive humidity.

The serving wine cellar (or temperature-controlled cellar) is designed to prepare your wines to be served at the ideal temperature. Unlike an aging cellar, it is not meant for long-term storage but to bring your bottles to the right temperature for immediate tasting. This is the perfect solution for wine lovers who want their wines ready to drink.

These cellars are equipped with multiple temperature zones to store different types of wine, such as reds, whites, or champagnes, each needing specific temperatures to fully reveal their aromas. Additionally, they usually consume little energy and easily fit into any kitchen or dining room, thanks to their often compact design.

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What temperature for tasting your wines?

The tasting temperature is crucial for fully appreciating your wines. Here are the recommendations for each type:

• Bordeaux reds

  : 16 to 18°C

• Burgundy reds

  : 15 to 16°C

• Light reds

  : 10 to 14°C

• Champagnes and sparkling wines

  : 10 to 12°C

• Rosés and dry whites

  : 8 to 10°C

• Sweet whites

  : 7 to 9°C

Where to install your wine cellar?

Place your wine cellar in a cool spot, away from sunlight and vibrations. Avoid areas with extreme temperatures (below 0°C or above 38°C). A cellar with a glass door adds aesthetic value, while a solid door is ideal for long-term storage.

The importance of a wine register

For optimal management, maintain a wine register noting the entry date, vintage, ideal consumption date, and location of each bottle. This ensures precise organization and tracking of your collection.

Regular maintenance

Replace the charcoal filter annually to ensure clean air. If your cellar has a humidification system, change it regularly to maintain ideal humidity levels.