Should you get a wine cabinet?

Do you need a wine cellar?

Investing ina wine cellar is not something to be done on a whim, so it is important to make sure that it is really necessary.

Here are some reasons why this purchase will be useful:

• You are an amateur, enthusiast, or connoisseur, and you want to store your wine in the best possible conditions.
• Youdon't have a cellar, or at least not a place where the ideal conditions for storage and aging will be met.
• You have acquiredprestigious bottles, young Grands Crus that require careful attention to the quality of their aging conditions.
• You buy wine not when the opportunity arises and to drink it quickly, but tolet it age.
• You want to have several bottles at your fingertips that are at the ideal temperature for tasting evenings:a wine cellar for serving will be most welcome.

It is very rare for a cellar to offer the perfect conditions to replace a wine cellar. Opting for a wine cellar therefore quickly and often becomes essential.

How to choose a wine cellar?

From the simplest to the most customizable wine cellars, there are many models on the market at a wide range of prices. How can you be sure you're choosing the right wine cellar for you? Here are some things to consider.

To store wine properly, it is important to maintain a stable temperature ( between 62°F and 59°F) and humidity ( between 55% and 80%). In addition, wine must be protected from light, stored ina well-ventilated place, and, especially for long-term storage (more than 5 years), completely free from vibration. Most wine cellars on the market have these characteristics, except of course for wine serving cellars – but there are mixed models that include a storage area.

Another factor that will influence your choice is, of course, the number of bottles you want to store : don't hesitate to think a few years ahead so you don't have to reinvest too quickly.

Design is also an important criterion in your search for the ideal wine cellar! You can choose between a glass door to showcase your bottles in your kitchen or dining room, or a solid door for a wine cellar in your garage (which is also better for storing your most precious bottles over the long term). And of course, the overall look is a key factor: with wood, stainless steel, vintage, and contemporary styles to choose from, there's plenty of choice!