Which wine cellar should I choose for my bottles?
The acquisition of a electrical cabinet is an important step for an amateur.
What type of wine cellar should I choose?
Aging cellar, storage cellar, service cellar Three names, three different uses! To help you understand, we'll break down these three products and explain the specific characteristics of each.
Aging cellar: for fine wines and grand cru wines
This is the Grand Lady of the Cellars, the one who works behind the scenes to give you the best of your bottles. There aging cellar is intended for the wine storage for periods exceeding 3 years and therefore to do them mature until their apogee (However, be careful not to leave them in the refrigerator for too long!). Thanks to this type of cellar, the wines reaching their apogee in d'excellent conditionswill be able to deliver the full aromatic potential conferred by the terroir, THE grape variety and the hand of winegrowerFor a optimal agingthe average temperature must be between 12°C and 14°C.
To have a cellar at homeIt's the proximity of the bottles and the fact that you can use them immediately. By comparison, it's like having thousands of euros at home; you can use them right away, whereas banks exist!
Unfortunately, it's not all good. The wine is a living productTherefore, it is necessary to manage the conditioning but also to know organize your cellar to avoid too much handle the bottlesThen there's the problem of space, obviously. cellar size depends on your available space. Finally, there are additional costs to consider: maintenance, energy, etc.
Having a cellar is a dream, but a dream that comes at a certain cost in time and money.
After studying the prices of certain professionals in the sale of refrigerated wine cellar typeWe performed a simulation of the cost per bottle of this wine cooler. This simulation took into account the purchase price of the electric wine cooler, the cost of financing, delivery and installation, and the maintenance and energy costs necessary for its proper operation (filters, etc.). Our calculations estimate the price return of bottle storage between 1.80€ And 2.50€ /year for a high-end wardrobe and for a wine cellar lifespan of between 10 and 15 years. For a entry-level wardrobe and at a lower price, the storage cost is located between 1.30€ And 1.75€ every year.
Cavissima you strongly advises against the purchase oflow-end wardrobeThe technology developed by quality leaders is highly sophisticated, and by choosing true professionals, you reduce the risk of damage to your cylinders to zero. Conversely, low-priced wardrobes could damage your wine in case of power failure or sudden freezing (electrical fault of the machine).
And why not compare this local solution to the Cavissima solution, costing €1.20 (insurance included) per year, which offers a professional-grade storage with zero risks on the preservation quality and the loss of the product.
Storage cellar: for wines at their peak and wines with short aging periods
It's a bit like the chevalier Servant. The storage cellar allows store wines only a few years, and this is with the aim of enjoying them quickly. Note that this is absolutely not a ripening cellar A sort of "buffer stock" cellar, it's ideal for having readily available, or within easy reach, wines at their peakThese wines are best consumed within the next 2-3 years, or are wines with shorter aging potential (rosés, regional wines, and others). The difference between this and its larger counterpart lies in its preservation performance. The technological development is less advanced (vibration system, humidity, temperature, etc.), which aligns with its intended use for preservation rather than aging.
This wine cellar therefore perfectly complements Cavissima's services, which are designed for ripening and to the bonus of the wines for aging and fine wines.
Serving cellar
After they have matured, the wines need to be brought to the right temperature before being served. At that point, the best ally is the service cellarA true type of additional wine cellarIt provides the wine with the ideal temperature for enjoying it the same day. This allows you to fully appreciate its aromas and flavors. These wine cellars are primarily used by professionals: restaurants, wine bars, and hotels.
Therefore, consider adapting your wine cellar to the characteristics of keep your bottles, among these and the external characteristics which are important!
Waiting for, Enjoy! !