How to set up a wine cellar?

Understand the importance of a well-appointed wine cellar

It is important to know that the development of a wine cellar is not limited solely to a simple matter of storage space for bottles of wine. Indeed, a well thought out cellar will allow you first of all to store your wine in optimal conditions, but also to enhance your sales space with your customers!

Select the correct location

First of all, the first important step in opening a wine cellar is choosing the location. Indeed, this choice is decisive for the success of your wine cellar layout. A thoughtful and well-chosen location will guarantee optimal conservation of your bottles, but also an efficient organization of your space.

Ideally, a wine cellar should be located in a place where there are no or very few temperature variations, such as a basement for example. If this is not possible, opt for at least a space isolated from heat and vibrations.

You must also consider the accessibility and layout of your wine cellar to facilitate the circulation and display of your bottles. A successful wine cellar layout thus reconciles conservation, aesthetics and practicality, for a memorable customer experience.

Plan and organize your space

The layout of your wine cellar depends on several factors:

  • Storage capacity: determine the number of bottles to store according to your needs.
  • Modularity: opt for modular solid wood furniture to adapt your cellar to the evolution of your stock and your needs.
  • Segmentation of wines: organize your cellar by regions, grape varieties or vintages for a smooth reading by your customers.
  • Tasting spaces: if possible, integrate a dedicated tasting space for an immersive experience.

Designing a wine cellar in a well-thought-out way with wine cellar furniture allows you to optimize your space and highlight your bottles of wine.

Control temperature and humidity for optimal storage

Climatic conditions are essential to ensure excellent wine quality in the long term. 

Ideally, the layout of your wine cellar must allow for a stable temperature to be maintained, between 10 and 14°C. Why these temperatures? They allow you to better preserve your bottles and thus avoid premature aging. Indeed, excessive temperature variations can alter the quality of your wine and affect its conservation.

In addition, humidity is also an important element to consider for a successful wine cellar layout. It is generally recommended to have a humidity level between 60 and 80%. This high rate will prevent the corks from drying out and also prevent the oxidation of the wine. 

An atmosphere that is too dry can cause leaks, while excess moisture promotes the development of mold.

That is why, we advise you to set up effective ventilation in order to ensure optimal air quality and thus avoid unpleasant odors that could affect your bottles. Indeed, the installation of a suitable ventilation system ensures optimal conditions for the conservation of your vintage collection.

Enhance your wine cellar with decoration and lighting

The atmosphere of your cellar plays a key role in customer experience. Appropriate lighting and careful decoration enhance the bottles and make your space more attractive.

  • LED lighting: prefer soft and indirect lighting to avoid the deterioration of wine by light.
  • Solid wood furniture: it brings a warm and authentic touch, ideal for a warm and professional cellar.
  • Highlighting the best bottles: use specific displays to highlight your exceptional cuvées.

The combination of quality furniture and careful lighting creates a unique atmosphere that invites discovery.

Choose the right material and equipment for your wine cellar

A successful wine cellar layout also depends on the choice of your furniture and cellar equipment adapted to the needs of professionals. 

Our professional wine shelf is particularly popular for its robustness and large capacity. It allows you to highlight your best bottles while offering them optimal storage.

Wine racks are also an interesting addition to store your wine cellar. Both mobile and modular, they offer great flexibility: you can hang them or place them on the floor according to your preferences, to present your bottles in an elegant way. 

Finally, our wine displays are essential to store and display your bottles according to your needs. With or without castors, inclined or straight rows, this furniture allows you to organize the exhibition of your wines according to your offer. 

As you will have understood, the choice of furniture is a decisive element in the success of your project. Opting for solid wood furniture for a cellar layout guarantees durability and aesthetics, in perfect harmony with the image of your establishment.