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Conservation of wines - Consumption temperature
New wines (Vin Nouveau)
Due to the special processing they undergo, new
vintage wines contain a low tannin content and are
therefore more enjoyable if served between 12° C
and 14° C (53,6 and 57,2°F).
Red wines
Since they contain more tannin and are less acidic,
red wines are normally served at higher
temperatures.
Younger wines with less tannin are normally served
between 14° C and 16° C (57,2 and 60,8°F), while
more full-bodied ones that are more tannic may be
served at up to 18° C (64,4°F). Some wines that
have aged for years in the bottle, still full-bodies
and tannic, may be served at 18°C (64,4°F) or even
20° C (68°F).
Young red wines with little tannin and slightly
structured may be enjoyable at lower temperatures,
between 12° C and 14° C (53,6 and 57,2°F).
Sparkling wines
It is difficult to provide instructions to cover the
wide variety of sparkling wines in available.
As a general rule, sweeter and more aromatic
sparkling wines should be served at lower
temperatures, down to 8° C (46,4°F), whereas more
tannic sparkling wines may be served at higher
temperatures, up to 14° C (57,2°F).
Dry sparkling wines are usually served between 8°
C and 10° C (46,4 and 50°F).
“Classic” sparkling wines are normally served at
these temperatures, which may be as high as 12° C
(53,6°F) for sparkling wines that have been aged
for some time.
It is however advisable, especially for finer wines,
to follow the suggestions and recommendations of
the winemaker on the bottle.
Liqueur and straw wines
These types of wines can be served at temperatures
between 16° C and 18° C (60,8 and 64,4°F),
depending on personal tastes, to attenuate the sweet
taste of straw wines, it can also be served at 10° C
(50°F).
Conservation of wines - Positioning of bottles
The sliding shelves are made of wood and shaped
to accommodate traditional, standard shaped bottles
as well as more modern designs. Whether your
wine collection comprises fine standard bottles or
small quarter-bottles, they will all be comfortably
accommodated here.
Magnum bottles can also fit in the cooler by simply
removing the shelf immediately above. In the event
the Multi-temperature compartment is also used as
a Wine Cellar, the bottles can be stored standing in
a steady upright position, ensuring they do not
touch. A special accessory can be ordered to
prevent bottles touching.
