Transtherm Double Ermitage Glass Aluminum #17046

When a collection has grown past a few hundred bottles and the real question is how to store and serve from the same unit without compromise, the Transtherm Double Ermitage answers it directly. Two full-height Ermitage cabinets stand side-by-side in a single 53½" footprint, each governed by its own independent temperature zone — so one side can cellar your Bordeaux and Burgundy long-term at a steady 55°F while the other holds whites and lighter reds at serving temperature. Both zones hold within a 2–3°F variance, which is the kind of precision that matters when you’re aging wine over years, not weeks. Made in France by Eurocave, this is one of the few cabinets on the market with an integrated heating element, meaning it operates reliably in unconditioned spaces from 32 to 95°F — a finished basement, a detached garage or a second home are all viable placements without engineering around ambient temperature swings.

The aluminum interior and adjustable rolling shelves with low-profile grooves accommodate mixed bottle formats without forcing a tradeoff between Bordeaux and Burgundy shapes. At 37 dBA and with compressors mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body, it runs quietly enough for a dining room or a library. The thermal pump — a Transtherm exclusive — recycles condensation internally and keeps humidity between 55% and 80%, so you’re not manually managing conditions. Two digital control panels give independent readouts and alarm monitoring for each side, covering temperature, humidity, open-door and sensor faults. As configured, the unit holds 430 bottles across the default mix of rolling and fixed shelves, with room to reconfigure up to 14 rolling shelves per side as the collection shifts.

Best For

• Running a long-term cellar and a ready-to-serve zone simultaneously without two separate cabinets
• Placing a full-capacity unit in a basement or unconditioned space where seasonal temperature swings would disqualify most cabinets
• A collection in the 300–430 bottle range that includes both large-format and standard bottles across multiple varietals
• A dining room or finished living space where compressor noise and vibration affecting aging wine are real concerns

• Two fully independent temperature zones: Each cabinet side operates at its own set point within 43–64°F, so you can run one side for long-term cellaring and the other at serving temperature simultaneously — without any thermal crossover between them.
• Heating and cooling in a single unit: An integrated heating element allows the cabinet to function in unconditioned spaces — garages, unfinished basements or second homes — with ambient temperatures anywhere from 32 to 95°F. Most wine cabinets only cool.
• Temperature stability within 2–3°F: The electronic regulation system holds the interior within a 2–3°F band of your set point, which matters when cellaring age-worthy Bordeaux or Burgundy over years or decades.
• Thermal pump humidity control (Transtherm exclusive): Recycles condensation to maintain 55%–80% relative humidity passively. You can also manually raise humidity by adding water to the system — useful in very dry climates where cork integrity is a concern.
• Vibration isolation: Slow, balanced compressors are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body, minimizing sediment disturbance in bottles stored long-term.
• 37 dBA operating noise: Quiet enough for placement in a dining room or living space adjacent to occupied areas.
• Aluminum interior (upgraded from polystyrene): The interior lining is now brushed aluminum rather than the previous thermoformed polystyrene, improving durability and temperature uniformity across shelves.
• Alarm suite: Separate alerts for open door, temperature deviation, humidity level, and sensor fault — each displayed with a dedicated icon on the digital panel. Both sides have independent controls.
• Rolling shelves feature low-profile grooves that accommodate Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne formats without adjustment
• 4.5cm high-density expanded foam insulation throughout
• Made in France by Eurocave
• Electrical note: Requires two separate 15-amp dedicated circuits and 4 inches of clearance behind the unit — plan for this during installation or remodel.

Brand: Transtherm

Size: 53½w x 27¼d x 72h (in)

Weight: 504 lbs

Power/Rating:
120V / 60Hz; Requires 2 x 15-Amp Dedicated Circuits

Capacity: Up to 430 bottles

Material: Melamine Laminate

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: Because this is two independent cabinets joined side-by-side, each with its own compressor, the unit cannot share a circuit with other appliances — a licensed electrician will typically need to run two separate dedicated lines before installation.

Does the Double Ermitage give you true independent temperature control on each side, or is it one shared zone across both cabinets?

A: Each of the two cabinets operates as a fully independent unit with its own temperature zone and digital thermostat. You can set one side to long-term cellaring conditions and the other to a warmer serving temperature — both running simultaneously. Each zone holds 43–64°F with a maximum internal variation of 2–3°F, making it well-suited for separating, for example, Bordeaux aging stock from whites ready to serve.

What are the electrical requirements, and can this run on a standard household circuit?

A: The Double Ermitage requires two dedicated 15-amp circuits running at 120V / 60Hz — one per cabinet. Standard shared household circuits are not sufficient. If you’re placing this in a finished basement, dining room or home addition, you’ll need to confirm two separate dedicated lines are available before delivery. Single Ermitage cabinets require only one 15-amp circuit; the double configuration doubles that requirement.

How loud is the Double Ermitage, and is it realistic to place it in a living space or open dining area?

A: The cabinet is rated at 37 dBA, achieved through slow, balanced compressors that are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body to eliminate vibration transmission. At 37 dBA, it is quieter than a typical refrigerator and comparable to a quiet library. For a dining room or open-plan living space, it is a workable placement — the noise profile is low enough not to intrude on conversation.

What is the realistic bottle capacity, and does it change if you use larger-format or non-standard bottles?

A: As configured from the factory, the double cabinet holds 430 bottles total (215 per side). Each side includes 3 rolling shelves holding 12 standard bottles each and 3 fixed storage shelves holding up to 77 bottles each. The rolling shelves use low-profile grooves designed to accommodate varying bottle diameters, so Burgundy-shaped bottles or Rhône formats fit without reconfiguring. Adding more rolling shelves (up to 9 per side when using 3 fixed shelves, or up to 14 per side without fixed shelves) will increase presentation capacity but reduce the total bottle count.

Is this cabinet freestanding only, or can it be installed built-in flush with cabinetry?

A: The Double Ermitage is a freestanding unit and requires 4 inches of clearance behind the cabinet for proper ventilation. It is not designed for fully enclosed built-in installation. The dimensions are 53½” wide x 27¼” deep x 72” tall and the unit weighs 504 lbs, so floor reinforcement and access planning are important during any remodel.

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

A: The Double Ermitage carries a 1-year limited warranty covering parts and labor and a separate 5-year limited warranty on the compressor. The longer compressor coverage is the more meaningful figure for long-term ownership, as compressor replacement on a cabinet of this size is a significant cost. Both warranties are manufacturer’s limited warranties from Transtherm (made by Eurocave in France).