Transtherm Ermitage Solid Door Black #7708

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.

When a collection starts measuring in the hundreds, a kitchen cooler stops being a solution. The Transtherm Ermitage Solid Door Black is a 215-bottle freestanding cellar made in France by Eurocave, built for collectors who need true long-term storage conditions — not just chilling. A single temperature zone holds steady between 43 and 64°F with no more than a 2–3°F variation, and the thermal pump actively manages humidity between 55% and 80% RH. What sets it apart from most cabinets at this size is the integrated heating element, which means it can operate in unconditioned spaces — a garage, a basement, a second home — across an ambient range of 32 to 95°F without compromising the interior environment.

The interior has been updated with aluminum lining and adjustable rolling shelves with low-profile grooves that accommodate Burgundy, Bordeaux and oversize bottles without rearranging your system. Three fixed storage shelves stack up to 77 bottles each; three rolling shelves pull out for access without disturbing the rest of the rack. The compressor runs at 37 dBA and is mechanically isolated from the cabinet body, which matters if this is going into a dining room or a finished basement where noise and vibration can affect both your wine and your patience. A dedicated 15-amp circuit is required.

Best For

• Storing a 100–200+ bottle collection of age-worthy Bordeaux or Burgundy that needs stable temperature and humidity over years, not weeks
• Placement in a garage, unconditioned basement or second home where ambient temperatures swing seasonally
• Collectors expanding from a single cooler who want a long-term storage solution without building a dedicated cellar
• A dining room or finished basement installation where low noise and a clean exterior profile are non-negotiable

• 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: 26 3/4w x 27 1/4d x 72h (in)

Weight: 252 lbs

Capacity: Up to 215 bottles

Material: Metal

Power/Rating:
120V / 60Hz; Requires 15-Amp Dedicated Circuit

Warranty:
1-Year Limited Warranty - Parts and Labor
5-Year Limited Warranty - Compressor

What These Specs Mean

• 15-Amp Dedicated Circuit: This cabinet cannot share a circuit with other appliances — a separate, dedicated 15-amp breaker is required, which may involve electrical work if one is not already available at the installation location.
• 120V / 60Hz: Standard North American household current; no step-down transformer or special outlet type is needed, but the outlet must be on that dedicated circuit.

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Is the Transtherm Ermitage #7708 built-in or freestanding?

A: This is a freestanding cabinet only. It requires 3 inches of clearance behind the unit and 2 inches on the sides and above for proper ventilation. It cannot be recessed into cabinetry or used in an undercounter application. If you're planning a dining room or kitchen remodel with a flush-fit installation, you'll need to look at a cabinet specifically rated for built-in use.

How loud does it run — is it quiet enough for a dining room or living space?

A: The Ermitage #7708 is rated at 37 dBA, which is roughly equivalent to a quiet library. The compressor is mechanically isolated from the cabinet body to eliminate vibration noise and hum. For most dining rooms and finished living spaces, you won't notice it running. The vibration isolation also matters for your wine: slow, balanced compressors prevent the micro-agitation that can disturb long-term aging bottles.

Can this cabinet be placed in a garage, basement or unconditioned space?

A: Yes — this is one of the Ermitage's real differentiators. Unlike most wine coolers that only cool, the Ermitage has an integrated heating element that allows it to maintain cellar temperatures in ambient environments ranging from 32°F to 95°F. That means a cold garage in winter or a warm unconditioned basement in summer won't push it outside its operating range. The 4.5cm high-density foam insulation supports that thermal stability throughout the year.

What is the actual bottle capacity, and how does the shelf configuration work?

A: As configured at purchase, the cabinet holds 215 bottles using 3 rolling shelves (12 bottles each) and 3 fixed storage shelves (up to 77 bottles each). The rolling shelves use low-profile grooves designed to accommodate non-standard bottle shapes — Burgundy, Champagne and larger-format bottles included. You can add rolling shelves up to a maximum of 14 total (or 9 rolling when keeping all 3 fixed shelves in place), though total capacity decreases as more rolling shelves are added. Shelf height is adjustable.

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

A: The Ermitage #7708 runs on 120V / 60Hz and requires a dedicated 15-Amp circuit. It cannot share a circuit with other appliances. If you're installing in a finished basement or remodeled room without a dedicated outlet nearby, you'll need an electrician to run one before delivery. Double-cabinet Transtherm models require two separate 15-Amp circuits, but this single unit only needs one.

What does the warranty cover and for how long?

A: The Ermitage #7708 carries a 1-year limited warranty covering parts and labor, plus a separate 5-year limited warranty on the compressor. The extended compressor coverage matters on a cabinet in this price tier because compressor replacement is the most expensive service event — having five years of protection on that component specifically is meaningful for long-term ownership confidence.