Essential accessories for your wine cellar

Essential wine cellar accessories

A wine cellar, no matter how efficient, needs to be equipped with the right accessories to function optimally and preserve your bottles in the best possible conditions. Whether you're a wine lover or an avid collector, certain accessories are essential to ensure the stability, practicality and longevity of your appliance. Here's a list of must-have accessories for your wine cellar.

1. Lava stone and its box: the ally of well-regulated hygrometry

Humidity is a key factor in wine preservation. If the air is too dry, corks can dry out, causing premature oxidation. If the air is too humid, it encourages mold and odors.

• Lava stone helps maintain a stable humidity level in your cellar.

• Placed in a special box, it gradually diffuses the necessary humidity.

• Particularly useful in ageing cellars, it keeps humidity within the ideal range of 50-80%.

Maintenance tip: moisten the stone regularly with a little clean water and change it every 1 to 2 years, depending on use.

2. Additional shelves and drawers: for personalized storage

Not all bottles are the same size, or have the same uses. Adding or replacing racks or drawers allows you to optimize space according to your collection.

• Presentation rack: to display your most beautiful bottles horizontally.

• Storage rack: for efficient stacking of bottles.

• Sliding drawer: for easy access without moving bottles.

• Multi-format rack: accommodates Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne bottles.

Please note: make sure the accessories you choose are compatible with your cellar model (references available on our website).

3. Activated charcoal filter: for purified indoor air

Wine is sensitive to odors, even in a closed environment. Aging wine cellars are generally equipped with an activated carbon filter, which purifies the air and prevents olfactory contamination.

• It filters out particles and odors that could adversely affect wine quality.

• It is essential for hermetically sealed cellars, especially if they are located in a potentially odorous environment (garage, kitchen...).

Please note: the charcoal filter must be replaced every 12 months to remain fully effective.

4. The thermometer or hygrometer cap: for precise monitoring

Some cellar models do not feature a direct hygrometry display. It is therefore advisable to use :

• a hygrometer, to monitor humidity levels.

• an independent thermometer, placed at different levels of the cellar.

This enables you to check that your cellar remains within the ideal parameters for wine conservation.

5. The lock or security key

Some models are equipped with a locking system, ideal if you have children at home or if your cellar is located in an accessible area. A simple but often overlooked accessory that guarantees the security of your collection.

Conclusion

Much more than mere gadgets, these accessories are genuine technical complements that enhance the performance and durability of your wine cellar. By properly equipping your cellar - whether to control humidity, organize your bottles, or guarantee air quality - you put all the chances on your side for optimal preservation of your wines.