Le Cache Contemporary 2400 Provincial #736

When a collection has grown past 150 bottles and a kitchen cooler or closet conversion is no longer a serious option, the Le Cache 2400 in Provincial Cherry is the cabinet most collectors land on. At 39 inches wide and 82 inches tall, it holds 286 bottles in a double-door footprint that fits against a dining room wall or in a finished basement without requiring a built-in installation. The CellarPro cooling unit inside manages both temperature and humidity with a digital display visible through the Venetian arch windows — a meaningful distinction from a refrigerator or standard wine cooler, neither of which controls humidity over the long term.

The Provincial Cherry finish works across a range of interiors, from Craftsman and traditional dining rooms to more contemporary spaces. The all-wood interlock racks hold standard Bordeaux bottles and oversized formats alike, and the SB/0 technology means the cabinet can sit flush against a wall rather than requiring clearance for rear exhaust. Top-vent exhaust handles air circulation upward, which keeps the unit out of the way in tighter spaces.

Best For

• Moving a 150–286 bottle collection from a closet conversion or undercounter cooler into a dedicated temperature- and humidity-controlled environment
• Placing in a dining room or study where the unit needs to look like furniture and run quietly enough not to be noticed
• Collectors storing a mix of standard Bordeaux bottles and larger formats who need racks that accommodate both without adapters
• Outfitting a second home or finished basement where a self-contained freestanding unit is more practical than a built-in installation

• SB/0® Technology for flush wall placement: The cabinet is engineered to sit directly against a wall without a clearance gap at the rear, so it integrates like built-in furniture rather than projecting into the room.
• Top-vent exhaust: Heat is expelled upward rather than from the back or sides, which allows the unit to be recessed into an alcove or flanked by cabinetry without blocking airflow.
• Foil-backed polyisocyanurate insulation: Higher R-value per inch than standard foam, which reduces the thermal load on the cooling unit and helps maintain stable internal conditions when ambient room temperatures fluctuate.
• 3 3/4-inch universal racking slots: 256 racked positions accommodate standard Bordeaux bottles as well as larger-format bottles including Burgundy and Champagne shapes. The remaining ~30-bottle bulk space handles magnums or cases.
• Adjustable humidity control with audible and visual alarms: Humidity is actively managed, not just passively maintained. Alarms trigger on both temperature and humidity deviations, not just temperature, which matters for long-term cork integrity.
• Energy-Saver and Quick-Chill modes: Energy-Saver reduces compressor cycling during stable ambient conditions; Quick-Chill accelerates cooling after a large restocking event without manual thermostat adjustments.
• Security lock on both doors with stainless bar pulls
• Low-heat interior LED lighting included
• 5-year warranty on the CellarPro cooling unit; 2-year warranty on the full cabinet

Pairs Well With

• The optional bottle probe accessory, which monitors the temperature of an actual bottle rather than the air inside the cabinet - useful for verifying true wine temperature rather than ambient cabinet air temperature during aging.

Brand: Le Cache

UPC: 077757007361

Size: 39w x 29d x 82h (in)

Weight: 385 lbs

Capacity: 286 bottles
Double-Deep Storage
Racked Slots: 256 bottles (3 3/4-inch Slots)
Bulk Space: approximately 30 bottles (stacked)

Material: Cherry

Power/Rating:
115V AC / 60 Hz
Running / Startup Amps (compressor)
- CellarPro 1800QT-HE: 2.9 Amps / 20.1 Amps
- CellarPro 1800XT-HE: 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 the unit's electrical draw during normal operation. Startup amps reflect the brief increase in current when the compressor starts. Refer to the cooling unit installation instructions for circuit requirements.
• Cooling Unit Options: The CellarPro 1800QT-HE is the quietest available option. Other compatible models provide additional cooling capacity for installations with higher thermal loads. Use the Cooling Unit Selection Guide to identify the correct model for the installation conditions.

Resources

• Owner's Manual
• Cooling Unit Selection Guide
• Placement Requirements
• Wine Cabinet Delivery & Inspection Instructions
• Wine Cabinet Filter: Top View
• Top View Drawings
• Adjustable Humidity Performance Chart
• Wine Cabinet Monthly Operating Cost
• Cooling Unit Sound Performance
• Interactive Product Demo

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PLACEMENT & VENTILATION

Before choosing a location for your Le Cache wine cabinet, make sure the installation meets the following requirements.

BASIC PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Power: Standard grounded outlet on a dedicated circuit
• Room Temperature: 50–95°F
• Floor: Hard, level surface capable of supporting the fully loaded cabinet
• Door Clearance: Allow approximately 1 inch of additional width in front of the cabinet for the doors to open 90°
• Ventilation: Requirements vary depending on the cabinet and cooling configuration

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

Proper ventilation is essential. The cooling unit exhausts warm air, which must be able to dissipate without being drawn back into the unit. Poor ventilation can prevent the cabinet from reaching the desired temperature and may cause the cooling unit to overheat or run continuously.

SUMMARY

1. UPRIGHT CABINET / TOP-VENTED

Our upright wine cabinets with top-vented cooling are designed so the cabinet can be placed directly against the rear wall.

Warm air exhausts through the top of the cabinet, while return air enters from above. Sufficient clearance above and around the cabinet is therefore required.

Minimum clearance above the cabinet:

• 18 inches: Contemporary, Carolina, Loft, Vault and Semi-Custom wine cabinets
• 12 inches: European Country, Mission and Gallery wine cabinets

Important: The sides of the cabinet must remain open so that warm air can dissipate. Top-vented upright cabinets should not be placed in a corner, enclosed space, alcove or closet unless a Front-Vent Hood is used.

2. UPRIGHT CABINET / REAR-VENTED

Upright wine cabinets can also be configured with rear-vented cooling, with return air entering from behind the cabinet. This configuration is useful when sufficient clearance above the cabinet is not available.

Requirements:

• The cabinet must be positioned 3–4 inches away from the rear wall.
• If the rear of the cabinet is not accessible, allow at least 7 1/2 inches above the cabinet so the cooling-unit air filter can be removed and replaced.
• If the rear of the cabinet is accessible, allow at least 3 inches above the cabinet for airflow. We also recommend an air deflector to direct warm exhaust air to the left of the cabinet.

Important: The sides of the cabinet must remain open. Rear-vented upright cabinets should not be placed in a corner, enclosed space, alcove or closet unless a Front-Vent Hood is used.

3. UPRIGHT CABINET / TOP-VENTED + FRONT-VENT HOOD

A Front-Vent Hood can be added to a top-vented upright cabinet when:

• The cabinet will be placed flush against the rear wall but does not have the required clearance above for a standard top-vented installation
• The cabinet will be installed in an alcove, closet or other enclosed space

Allow at least 7 1/2 inches above the cabinet for removal of the hood and air filter.

Compatibility:

• Contemporary, Loft and Vault: The Front-Vent Hood may be used with or without the decorative grille.
• European Country, Mission, Carolina and Gallery: The Front-Vent Hood may be used without the decorative grille. The grille will not fit with the crown moldings.

4. CREDENZA

Credenzas do not require clearance above the cabinet; however, because both intake and exhaust ventilation occur behind the cabinet, credenzas require 3–4 inches of clearance behind the cabinet, and the sides must remain open for proper ventilation.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The cooling unit plugs into a standard grounded wall outlet. The power cord extends approximately 6 1/2 feet from the rear of the cabinet.

The outlet must be on a dedicated circuit. The cooling unit components draw 3 amps, and the electrical outlet on the side of the cooling unit is also rated for 3 amps.

Do not share the circuit with another motor- or compressor-driven appliance such as a refrigerator, wine cooler, air conditioner or garage door opener.

We recommend using a surge protector rated for at least 15 amps to protect the cooling unit from power surges.

If an extension cord is necessary, use a grounded cord with 14-gauge wire or heavier, and keep it as short as possible.

FLOOR & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

A fully loaded wine cabinet is extremely heavy. Make sure the floor can support the combined weight of the cabinet and wine.

The cabinet should also be placed on a hard, level surface. On thick carpeting, the cabinet may settle unevenly over time, which can affect door alignment.

If installing on thick carpet, place a carpet board beneath the cabinet. You may purchase one from Le Cache or have a local hardware store cut a 3/4-inch plywood board to the width x depth of the cabinet.

DOOR SWING CLEARANCE

When opened to 90 degrees, the doors extend approximately 1 inch beyond the width of the cabinet.

For cabinets without moldings, allow for this additional space when planning the installation. The extra clearance is required in front of the cabinet for the doors to open fully.

Can the Le Cache 2400 Provincial be placed flush against a wall, or does it need clearance behind it?

A: Yes — the cabinet uses Le Cache’s SB/0™ Technology, which routes exhaust through a top vent rather than the rear. This allows the unit to sit completely flush against a wall with zero rear clearance required. It is a freestanding cabinet, not a built-in, but the top-vent design makes it practical for tight dining room, living room or basement placements where rear clearance is unavailable.

What are the electrical requirements, and does it need a dedicated circuit?

A: The cabinet runs on 115V AC / 60 Hz standard household current. Depending on which CellarPro cooling unit is installed, running amperage is 2.4 Amps (1800QTL-ECX), 2.9 Amps (1800QT-ECX) or 3.0 Amps (1800XT-ECX). Startup (compressor) amps are significantly higher — 14.2 to 20.1 Amps depending on the unit — which is the figure relevant to circuit sizing. A dedicated 20-amp circuit is the standard recommendation for any of these configurations.

Will it actually hold 286 bottles, including larger Bordeaux or Burgundy bottles?

A: Total rated capacity is 286 bottles: 256 bottles in racked slots with 3.8-inch slot spacing and approximately 30 bottles in bulk stacking space. The all-wood interlock racks use a universal design built to accommodate oversized bottles, so standard Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne formats fit without modification. Double-deep storage doubles the density per row, so the physical footprint — 39” wide x 29” deep x 82” tall — delivers a high bottle-per-square-foot ratio.

Does this cabinet actively manage humidity, or does it only control temperature?

A: It manages both. The integrated CellarPro cooling unit includes adjustable humidity control with a digital display — a meaningful distinction from wine coolers and standard refrigerators, which cycle moisture out of the air and are not suited for long-term cork-sealed bottle storage. Maintaining humidity in the correct range prevents corks from drying and allows for multi-year to multi-decade aging.

How quiet is the CellarPro cooling unit, and is this cabinet appropriate for a living room or dining room?

A: Le Cache specifically updated this cabinet series with what they describe as the most advanced and quietest CellarPro cooling units available. The 1800QTL-ECX variant draws only 2.4 running amps, reflecting its high efficiency, and CellarPro publishes detailed sound performance data for each unit. For living room or dining room placement, the QTL configuration is the quietest option among the three available.

What does the warranty actually cover, and for how long?

A: The warranty has two separate terms: 2 years on the entire cabinet and 5 years specifically on the cooling system. An optional extended warranty is also available for purchase. Because the cooling unit is the most mechanically complex component, the longer 5-year coverage on that component is the more consequential part of the warranty for long-term reliability.