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Transtherm Dbl Ermitage Glass Alum Shelved #17047
For a collector managing a growing cellar alongside a ready-to-drink rotation, the Double Ermitage answers a question that most single-zone cabinets cannot: how to hold aging Bordeaux and service-temperature whites at different temperatures without buying two separate units. Two independent Ermitage cabinets share a single enclosure under 54 inches wide, each with its own digital thermostat and temperature zone ranging from 43 to 64°F. Transtherm builds a heating element into the system alongside the cooling compressor, which means this cabinet operates reliably in an unconditioned basement, garage or second home through the full swing of seasons — from near-freezing winters to summer heat pushing into the 90s.
Each side ships fully loaded with 14 adjustable rolling shelves and a half-shelf at the bottom, totaling 364 bottles across both zones as configured. The rolling shelves use low-profile grooves that accommodate Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne formats without modification. The slow, balanced compressors are mechanically dissociated from the cabinet body, keeping vibration out of the bottles and noise at 37 dBA — quiet enough for a dining room or finished living space. An aluminum interior, 4.5cm high-density foam insulation and a thermal pump that actively manages humidity between 55% and 80% reflect the engineering standard Transtherm maintains on its Ermitage line, built in France by Eurocave.
Best For
- Running long-term cellaring on one side at 55°F while holding a Champagne or white Burgundy at service temperature on the other, in the same footprint
- Installing in an unconditioned basement or garage where ambient temperatures swing from below 40°F in winter to above 90°F in summer
- Consolidating a 200–364-bottle collection spanning Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône formats into a single freestanding unit with flexible shelf heights
- Placing a large-capacity cabinet in a living space or dining room where noise from a running compressor is a real consideration
- Integrated heating and cooling: Unlike most wine cabinets that only cool, the built-in heating element allows operation in unconditioned spaces where ambient temperatures drop as low as 32°F. Garages, unfinished basements and second homes with wide seasonal swings are viable placements without additional climate control.
- Temperature stability capped at 2–3°F internal variation: The electronic regulation system enforces tight thermal consistency across the cabinet interior. For long-term cellaring of Bordeaux or Burgundy, that ceiling matters more than the set-point alone.
- Compressors physically decoupled from the cabinet body: Slow, balanced compressors are mechanically disassociated from the structure, preventing vibration transfer to bottles. This is a meaningful distinction for collections being held 5–20 years.
- Thermal pump humidity management (Transtherm exclusive): Instead of expelling condensation, the thermal pump recycles it to passively hold humidity between 55% and 80% RH. Water can also be added directly to the system to raise humidity in dry environments.
- Silent operation rated at 37 dBA, comparable to a quiet room. Suitable for dining rooms, living areas or any space where compressor noise would be noticeable.
- Adjustable rolling shelves with universal-fit grooves: Low-profile grooves on each rolling shelf seat Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne formats without inserts or shelf swaps. All 14 shelves per side are height-adjustable to fit larger-format bottles as your collection composition changes.
- Aluminum interior lining replaces the older thermoformed polystyrene, improving surface durability and supporting more even air distribution. Insulation is 4.5 cm high-density expanded foam throughout.
- Made in France by Eurocave. Includes multi-mode integrated lighting, independent temperature and humidity alarms for each zone and a reversible glass door with a removable steel-and-aluminum handle.
Brand: Transtherm
Size: 53 1/2w x 27 1/4d x 72h (in)
Weight: 504 lbs
Capacity: Up to 364 bottles
Material: Melamine Laminate
Power/Rating:
120V / 60Hz; Requires 2 x 15-Amp Dedicated Circuits
Warranty:
1-Year Limited Warranty - Parts and Labor
5-Year Limited Warranty - Compressor
Owner's Manual (pdf)
Shelf Configuration (pdf)
Door Reversal Instructions (pdf)
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What These Specs Mean
- 2 x 15-Amp Dedicated Circuits: Each of the two cabinet units requires its own dedicated breaker; a shared circuit cannot support both and must be accounted for during installation or any remodeling work.
- 120V / 60Hz: This unit is built for North American electrical standards and is not compatible with the 220V / 50Hz systems used outside North America without conversion.
Is the Double Ermitage freestanding or can it be built into cabinetry?
A: This cabinet is freestanding only. Transtherm specifies 3 inches of clearance behind the unit and 2 inches on each side and above. It cannot be recessed into cabinetry without blocking the ventilation that the natural-circulation system depends on. Plan for a footprint of roughly 53½" wide x 27¼" deep x 72" tall plus the required clearances on all sides.
What are the electrical requirements, and can I plug it into a standard outlet?
A: No — this is a double cabinet and requires two dedicated 15-amp circuits running at 120V / 60Hz. Each side operates as an independent unit, so each needs its own circuit. A standard shared household outlet is not sufficient. If you're installing in a finished basement, dining room or second home, confirm with your electrician that two dedicated circuits are available before delivery.
How precise is the temperature control, and what range can each zone be set to?
A: Each of the two independent zones can be set anywhere from 43 to 64°F, and the electronic regulation system holds the interior to a maximum variation of 2–3°F around the set point. That means you can hold one side at a long-term cellaring temperature for Bordeaux or Burgundy while running the other side cooler for whites or rosés ready to serve — each zone is completely independent with its own digital thermostat.
Can this cabinet operate in a garage, basement or other unconditioned space?
A: Yes — and this is one of the key differences between Transtherm and most competitors. The built-in heating element allows the Double Ermitage to operate in ambient environments ranging from 32 to 95°F. Most wine coolers without a heater will fail to maintain set temperature once ambient drops below roughly 50°F. The heating function is a Transtherm standard feature, not an optional add-on.
How many bottles does it actually hold, and do the shelves accommodate Burgundy and Champagne bottles?
A: As configured, it holds 364 bottles total — 182 per side. Each side has 14 adjustable rolling shelves at 12 bottles each plus a half shelf on the bottom that holds 14 larger-format bottles. The rolling shelves use low-profile grooves specifically designed to accommodate different bottle shapes, including wider Burgundy and Champagne bottles alongside standard Bordeaux. Shelf height is also adjustable, so you can reconfigure spacing if you need to mix bottle sizes or store magnums.
How quiet is this cabinet, and what is the warranty?
A: The Double Ermitage operates at 37 dBA, which is near-silent in a living space — roughly equivalent to a quiet library. Vibration is minimized through slow, balanced compressors that are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body. The warranty covers parts and labor for 1 year and the compressor for 5 years, both under Transtherm's manufacturer limited warranty.
