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Le Cache Contemp 3800 Chocolate #738
Details
When a collection has grown past a hundred bottles and the wines are worth protecting properly, the Le Cache Contemporary 3800 in Chocolate Cherry is the cabinet to consider. At 458 bottles of total storage across double-deep all-wood racks and bulk space, it is sized for a serious working cellar rather than a show piece. The chocolate cherry finish reads dark and refined against the tinted arched glass doors, and at 58 inches wide by 86 inches tall it has the presence of fine furniture without demanding a dedicated room.
What separates this from a wine cooler is the CellarPro cooling system, which manages both temperature and humidity with precision — the conditions that matter for long-term aging of Bordeaux, Burgundy or Napa Cabernet. Foil-backed polyisocyanurate insulation, sealed seams and double-pane glass maintain a stable interior environment, while the SB/0™ zero-clearance design means the unit can sit flush against a wall without compromising airflow through its top-vent exhaust. The universal rack slots accommodate oversized bottles, so magnum format purchases don’t require a workaround.
Best For
- Housing a 300–450 bottle collection that has outgrown a closet conversion or undercounter cooler and needs proper aging conditions
- Placing in a dining room, finished basement or second home where the cabinet needs to look at home alongside quality millwork
- Collectors acquiring futures or case quantities who need both racked access and bulk stacking space in a single unit
- Long-term cellaring of structured reds where humidity control is as important as temperature consistency
Features
- SB/0™ Technology for flush wall placement: The cooling system exhausts heat through the top vent rather than the rear, so the cabinet can sit directly against a wall or inside a built-in niche without clearance gaps. This is what separates it from rear-exhaust units that require standoff spacing.
- Three CellarPro cooling unit variants available (QTL, QT, XT): Running amperage ranges from 2.4 to 3.0 amps depending on the unit selected, with startup draws between 14.2 and 20.1 amps. A thermal load calculation guide is available to match the unit to your room conditions before purchase.
- Active humidity management, not passive: The adjustable humidity system actively regulates moisture rather than relying on an evaporator tray or ambient room conditions. This is the key functional difference between this cabinet and wine coolers or refrigerators for long-term aging.
- Foil-backed polyisocyanurate insulation: Higher thermal resistance per inch than standard polyurethane foam, which reduces how often the cooling unit cycles and limits temperature swings at the bottle level.
- Racked storage accommodates 408 bottles in 3.8-inch all-wood interlock slots arranged double-deep; an additional approximately 50 bottles fit in the bulk stacking area below. Universal slot width handles magnums and oversized Burgundy formats without modification.
- Energy-Saver and Quick-Chill modes: Energy-Saver reduces compressor cycling during stable ambient conditions; Quick-Chill accelerates cooling when the cabinet is loaded with room-temperature bottles. Both are controlled through the electronic thermostat and digital display.
- Audible and visual alarms trigger on temperature excursions, so deviations are caught before they affect the collection.
- Stainless bar pulls on both doors include integrated key locks. Double-pane tinted glass blocks UV without obscuring the collection. Interior LED lighting runs cool enough to leave on without contributing thermal load.
- Cooling unit is covered for 5 years; cabinet for 2 years. An optional extended warranty is available at time of purchase.
Pairs Well With
- The optional bottle probe accessory measures the actual wine temperature inside a bottle rather than the cabinet air temperature — a meaningful distinction for collections being aged rather than simply stored.
Specs & Resources
Brand: Le Cache
UPC: 077757007385
Size: 58w x 29d x 86h (in)
Weight: 475 lbs
Material: Cherry
Capacity: 458 bottles
Double Deep storage
Racked Slots: 408 bottles (3.8 inch slots)
Bulk Space: approximately 50 bottles (stacked)
Power/Rating:
115V AC / 60 Hz
Running / Startup Amps (compressor)
- CellarPro 1800QTL-ECX: 2.4 Amps / 14.2 Amps
- CellarPro 1800QT-ECX: 2.9 Amps / 20.1 Amps
- CellarPro 1800XT-ECX: 3.0 Amps / 20.1 Amps
Thermal Load Calculations
Warranty:
2 Years (Cabinet) / 5 Years (Cooling Unit)
Optional Extended Warranty
What These Specs Mean
- Running vs. Startup Amps: Running amps reflect steady-state draw during normal operation; startup amps are the brief peak draw when the compressor first engages — this higher figure determines the minimum circuit breaker capacity required for safe installation.
- Racked Slots at 3.8 inch width: The 3.8-inch slot dimension accommodates standard Bordeaux bottles as well as larger-format bottles such as Burgundy and Rhône, so no rack modification is needed for oversized formats.
- Three cooling unit options (QTL / QT / XT): Each unit is matched to a different ambient temperature range and heat load; use the Thermal Load Calculations link to confirm which unit is appropriate for the room where the cabinet will be placed.
Click on one of the following links for more information:
Bottle Capacity
| Bottle Capacity | |||||
| Model | Rows | Columns | Racked | Bulk | Total |
| 1400 | 14 | 6 | 160 | 12 | 172 |
| 2400 | 16 | 8 | 256 | 30 | 286 |
| 3100 | 16 | 10 | 320 | 48 | 368 |
| 3800 | 17 | 12 | 408 | 50 | 458 |
| 5200 | 17 | 16 | 544 | 78 | 622 |
| Credenza - Contemporary | 8 5 | 6 9 | 93 | 22 | 115 |
| Credenza - Euro & Mission | 7 5 | 5 8 | 150 | 30 | 180 |
Please note:
(1) We count the top of the racks as 1 row when counting rows in our racks.
(2) Every slot in the racks is 3 3/4" and sized to fit oversized Burgundy and most Champagne-size bottles.
(3) Bulk storage is located atop the racks (except for the first row atop the racks). Bulk storage capacity is based on Bordeaux-size bottles.
(4) Total capacity is the sum of racked plus bulk capacity, with double-deep storage in all cases except the Contemporary Credenza (which is single-deep). Usable capacity may be lower by 2-3 bottles when the first few cells under the cooling unit are left empty for proper air circulation.
Available Finishes
Ratings & Reviews
8 Reviews
Beautiful cabinet
Juan C.| 8/16/2005 12:00:00 am
Our cabinet arrived in perfect condition and the two delivery people did a superhuman job in getting it into our home and installing it. It is a beautiful cabinet and, so far, it is working very well. The only wasted space is the space behind the door frame divider since we can only fit one bottle in that slot [though this space is not included in Le Cache bottle count figures]. Also, we are finding that some bottles are too long to place two bottles per slot (Don Melchor bottles). We have to angle these bottles.
Fantastic!
Michael S.| 6/16/2008 12:00:00 am
Phone support prior to and after order was fantastic!
Surpassed my Expectations
Ken A.| 11/8/2009 12:00:00 am
The cabinet quality surpassed my expectations. The cooling unit is
quiet and the controls do what they are supposed to do. Very impressed
with this 3800.
Great company to do business with
James O.| 1/28/2010 12:00:00 am
I have dealt with a lot of companies buying different things, and I think I have to put your company at the top, great service, worked with me to get the item on time, the salesmen were fine, no problem, delivery was very prompt
LOVE IT!
Fernando Salazar| 12/30/2009 12:00:00 am
I PURCHASED MTY SECOND WINE CELLAR FROM LE CACHE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND IS WORKING BEAUTIFULLY THESE GUYS KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND THE SERVICE BEFORE AND AFTER PURCHASE IS UNPARALLED




















