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7.6 Filling the cellar with bottles
The cellar's shelves are able to take up to
198
Bordeaux bottles of
750 ml
, depending on the storage
method used. The diagrams below show two traditional methods for storing 3/4 litre bottles.
Arrangement A gives a capacity of 115 bottles, while with arrangement B the cellar can take up to 198
bottles.
If the bottles are of different shapes and sizes, this number may be smaller.
To ensure the circulation of air through the cellar is not obstructed, the bottles must be placed so that
their bottoms do not touch the rear wall.
If you wish to place hot bottles inside the appliance, cool them to room temperature before doing so.
7.7 Practical hints for storing and enjoying wines
- Wines in the bottle must always be stored out of their original packaging (boxes or crates);
- Once opened, bottles must be placed so that the wine covers the whole of the cork. There must be no
air between the cork and the liquid;
- Before serving, wine should be brought slowly to the ideal serving temperature: for example, a rosé
should be placed on the table about 2-3 hours before serving and a red 3-4 hours before. White wine
should be served straight from the refrigerator. Sparkling wines and Champagne should be chilled in
the refrigerator a short time before serving.
