Transtherm Dbl Ermitage Glass Alum Shelved #17047

Unlike most other cellars, Transtherm cellars are equipped for both cooling and heating - perfect for use in colder climates or regions with a wide variation in seasonal temperatures. This Double Ermitage includes rolling shelves in every slot.

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

• Made in France by Eurocave
• Electronic temperature regulation system maintains a maximum temperature variation of 2-3F inside the wine cabinet
• Integrated lighting control operates in multiple modes
• Multiple alarms include temperature and humidity alerts
• Heating element allows Ermitage wine cabinets to operate in unconditioned locations from 32 to 95 degrees F
• Inner material has been upgraded from thermoformed polystyrene to aluminum
• New adjustable shelves can be adjusted to achieve the perfect height
• Transtherm rolling shelves have low-profile grooves designed to easily accommodate all bottle sizes
• Silent operation measured at 37 dBA
• Removable door handle made from steel and aluminum (also reversible on glass doors)
• Premium high-density expanded foam insulation insulation is 4. 5cm thick
• Thermal pump (a Transtherm exclusive) recycles condensation and maintains humidity between 55% - 80%
• Natural ventilation avoids mold and bad odors
• Absence of vibrations through slow and balanced compressors that are disassociated from the cabinet's body

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.