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7. LOADING
The maximum recommended loading quantities for bottles are given as guidelines and are indicative only;
they provide a quick estimate of the size of the appliance (similar to the capacity of a refrigerator
expressed in liters).
They correspond to tests conducted with
a standard bottle: the standard “75 cl light Bordeaux” bottle
-standards apply the geographical origin of each bottle shape (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, etc.) and a
type (traditional, heavy, light, flute, etc.), each with its own diameter and height.
These caves present bottles of wine, thanks to the highlighting of the labels of each wine. You will
find below the plan of loading of your bottles on a clay, knowing that it is possible to put up to 9
bottles on a shelf.
Back of the shelf
Front of the shelf
Examples of serving temperatures
Opinions vary, and the ambient temperature too, but many people agree on the following:
Prestigious Bordeaux wines
–
Reds
16
–
17°C
Prestigious Burgundy wines
–
Reds
15
–
16°C
Prestigious dry white vintages
14
–
16°C
Light, young, fruity reds
11
–
12°C
Provence rosés, primeur wines
10
–
12°C
Dry whites and vin de pays reds
10
–
12°C
Vin de pays whites
8
–
10°C
Champagnes
7
–
8°C
Sweet wines
6°C
