How to choose the right wine cellar?

These fridges are generally less bulky than ageing fridges. Designed to serve wine in the best tasting conditions, some models are able to keep your bottles at different temperatures. For example, most Grands Crus can be enjoyed at the following temperatures:

From 16°C to 18°C for red Bordeaux wines;

15°C to 16°C for red burgundies;

From 10°C to 14°C for light red wines;

From 10°C to 12°C for champagnes;

From 8°C to 10°C for rosés and dry whites;

From 7°C to 9°C for sweet white wines.

Advantage and disadvantage

+ Your wine is perfect for serving.

— Bottles for “laying down” cannot be kept there to continue maturing over the long term.

Designed for those who want a fridge to age their wine over the long term. Ageing fridges will maintain the wine at a single and stable temperature to bring it to its peak. The ideal temperature for storing wine over the long term is commonly 12°C.

In addition to temperature, it is also crucial to protect the bottles from light. That is why it is important for these fridges to have a solid door or anti-UV glass.

Controlling the hygrometry will also be an important characteristic for choosing your fridge and for respecting the wine without altering it. This hygrometry control is not essential for service wine fridges, whose main purpose is simply to bring the wine to the right temperature for drinking.

Advantage and disadvantage

+ Keep your bottles for a long time.

— Offers only one temperature.

Also referred to as a multi-temperature wine fridge, dual-zone fridges not only conserve and age wines, they also prepare them for consumption. Designed more for oenophiles, they feature a temperature zone intended for conservation and ageing. One or more zones are provided to provide an ideal temperature for serving.

Advantage and disadvantage

+ Allows you to vary the temperatures and conserve wines and spirits.

— They represent a more substantial investment, but are essential for proper conservation of your Grands Crus to ensure high-quality tasting with your family and friends"

Often smaller than an ageing or dual-zone fridge, these come in several sizes and shapes, although their capacity is more limited. Generally, they rarely exceed 100 bottles. However, a built-in wine fridge fits perfectly into the design of your kitchen for better integration into your interior design.

Advantage and disadvantage

+ An aesthetic asset in your kitchen.

— More limited capacity