Description
From premium producer La Sommeliere comes the ECS81.2Z, the ideal wine cooler for the oenophile who enjoys variety in their wine with the ability to cellar reds, white and Champagne. The ECS81.2Z benefits from two temperature zones, each programmable between 5-20°C allowing for great flexibility in either long term storage or wine service for reds, whites and sparkling wines. The ECS81.2Z is an upgrade on the ECS80.2Z and is much quieter at just 37dB.
This elegant, quiet and efficient wine cooler from premium brand, La Sommeliere, reliably protects your wine over the long term thanks to it's exactly held temperatures, UV protected sleek black door and anti-vibration technology. The two temperature zones can be set between 5-20°C but the upper zone must be set cooler than the lower zone.
Adaptable to your home with adjustable feet and with a surprisingly compact size, the ECS81.2Z is highly effective, efficient to run and enjoys a stylish aesthetic. This wine cooler has a lot of features you typically enjoy in a more expensive wine cooler including lock and key, sliding shelves and a low decibel count making it a popular choice at this price point.
As the official importer for La Sommeliere, purchasing this wine fridge via CoolerSomm ensures the very latest model is delivered to your door.
* The ECS81.2Z now comes with a black handle.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 75 Bottle Capacity on 7 wooden, partially sliding, shelves
- Two zones with 33 bottles in the upper section, 42 in the lower section
- Dual Temperature Zone programmable between 5-20°C
- UV protected glass door with lock and key
- Audible & visual alarm to note any temperature fluctuations
- Slimline black handle
- White interior LED lighting
- Adjustable feet for levelling
- Vinotag app enabled
- Freestanding only
- Lock and Key
- Original B energy rating (pre March 21)
- Free Two Year parts and labour warranty included
- Dimensions - H: 1270mm, W: 480mm, D: 570mm
- Complimentary bottle of fine wine
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The ECS81.2Z is a freestanding dual zone wine fridge that requires 2-3 inches of ventilation space on the sides and rear to effectively cool the compressor. Both temperature zones can be programmed between 5 and 20°C, making it ideal for storing both red and white wines. The upper zone should be set as the cooler zone when operating at different temperatures.
The ECS81.2Z can hold up to 75 Bordeaux bottles, with 33 in the lower section and 42 in the top section. The beech semi-sliding shelves provide support for the bottles and can be easily slid in and out for convenient access. Additionally, the bottom of the wine cooler offers space for stacked bottles, Champagne or magnums.
This wine fridge is fan-assisted, emitting an operating noise of 37dB - making it a discreet and non-intrusive addition to any setting. The ECS81.2Z is highly efficient, using minimal energy to maintain the perfect temperature for your wines year-round. With lock and key, wines remain safe behind lock and key and UV protected glass.
**The ECS81.2Z is supplied with an EU plug and adaptor.
IS LA SOMMELIERE A GOOD BRAND?
Owned by Frio, Europe's largest wine fridge manufacturer, La Sommeliere are their signature brand that can be found throughout Europe, especially France, from wine bars to the individual homes of wine lovers. Their other two brands include Climadiff and Avintage.
With a large R&D budget, Frio are constantly updating their models and have a large range of over 100 wine fridges suitable for multiple purposes from wine maturation to wine service. We consider La Sommeliere to be a mid-premium level brand depending on which series of wine fridge you buy. Their ECellar 185 is one of the very best wine fridges in the world packed with the latest technology and retailing for £4000, whereas their service range fridges start from £500.
As the UK importer and distributor for La Sommeliere, buying direct from CoolerSomm ensures delivery of the very latest models from our warehouse and direct access to the manufacturer for warranty repairs and troubleshooting for complete peace of mind. We also wont be beaten on price so speak to us via live chat for trade/new customer special pricing.
PROS AND CONS - COOLERSOMM'S OPINION
The ECS81.2Z from La Sommeliere is one of our best sellers around £1000 due to a few key features that aren't standard in other similarly priced units including a lock and key and two dual zones that are fairly evenly matched in size and you can decide which is for whites or reds as both sections can be independently set. With rear castors it can be easily moved around incase you wish to change the position of the fridge. It is also Vinotag compatible.
Aesthetically attractive and from a premium brand, the ECS81.2Z will protect your wines well into the future. This unit can also be connected to the Vinotag app.
WHY WINE LOVERS CHOOSE TO BUY WITH COOLERSOMM
- UK's largest selection of wine fridges with London showroom
- Fast and free delivery - 2 man team - unpack & position
- Rated excellent with a five star Trustpilot score
- Two years warranty & UK servicing team
- Official UK distributor = latest models guaranteed
- Free bottle of fine wine worth £40 for your new fridge
How many bottles will the LA SOMMELIERE ECS81.2Z hold?
This wine cooler can hold up to 75 Bordeaux style bottles on 7 wooden shelves. The lower area of the fridge can be used to store larger bottle formats like magnums or champagne bottles.
The best way to optimise space in your wine fridge is to stack the same bottle type (Bordeaux or Burgundy or Alsace for example) on the same shelves.
Can I pay for this wine fridge in instalments?
You can pay by instalments via PayPal who have a 4 month, 0% interest instalment option for US and UK customers called PayPal Credit where you can pay over 36 months in total. If you wish to pay by instalments choose PayPal at check out. You can also pay in full with a debit card, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay or PayPal.
Does the LA SOMMELIERE ECS81.2Z come with a manufacturer warranty?
Yes, there is a two year warranty included with parts, labour and on-site support.
Can I customise this wine fridge to suit my needs?
Use the chat function to speak to us about changes you may want to make to the wine fridge.
What is the energy rating of this wine cooler?
Pre March 2021 this wine fridge had an energy efficiency rating of "B" but with the changes to the efficiency scale this wine fridge now ranks "G". For more information on these latest energy rating changes to all electrical appliances please see our blog post on energy rating changes for wine coolers .
How do I install this wine cooler?
The La Sommeliere ECS81.2Z is a freestanding wine cooler and should not have shelving built around it. Ideally the wine fridge needs 2-3 inches of space around it for ventilation. The unit is not suitable for under-counter use.
Looking for another wine cooler from La Sommeliere?
CoolerSomm carries all the La Sommeliere wine coolers, wine cabinets and wine fridges click the link to view the full range.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Once an order is placed we will contact you within a few working hours to confirm the order and arrange a delivery date suitable to you. On the date of delivery we will give you a time slot when you can expect delivery and the driver will call one hour before arrival.
UK mainland delivery is free. Delivery costs to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland depend on the size of the unit. See the delivery costs table below.
| Two Man Carry-In Delivery Service |
Delivery Cost |
| UK Mainland | Free |
| Northern Ireland Under Counter | £54 |
| Northern Ireland Full Size |
£90 |
| Republic of Ireland Under Counter | £55 |
| Republic of Ireland Full Size | £95 |
We provide a professional two-man delivery team who will deliver the wine cooler to the ground floor room of your choice, unpack, place your wine cooler in your desired spot and take the excess wrapping away.
If you need your wine cooler placing in a room either up or down flights of stairs or you can envisage any access issues during delivery please contact us in advance to outline the specifics of your delivery.
Lastly, when signing for delivery, please ensure you are happy with the condition of your purchase before signing for the goods. Click for a full run-down of what to expect on delivery day.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
LA SOMMELIERE SERVICE ECS81.2Z Product Features
| Key Features | |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Years |
| Efficiency Rating |
Pre 03/21 - B | Post 03/21 - G |
| Temperature Zones (2) | 5-20°C |
| Dimensions | H: 127cm, W: 48cm, D: 57cm |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves mounted (Bordeaux) | 75 |
| Space for large bottles | Bottom Shelves |
| Humidity Range (%) | 50-80% |
| Climate Classification | SN-T |
| Noise Level (dB) | 37 |
| Exterior | |
| Casing | Black Coated Steel |
| Door | UV protected glass door |
| Lock | Child lock & Lock and Key |
| Hinge Side | Right |
| Reversible Door | No |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1270 x 470 x 575mm |
| Interior | |
| Temperature zones |
2 |
| Lighting | White LED |
| Lighting on/off switch |
Yes |
| Total Shelves | 7 |
| Display Shelves | 0 |
| Number of bottles per shelf | 10 |
| Shelf Material | Wood |
| Key Functions | |
| Optimal Use |
Service & Ageing |
| User Interface | Digital display |
| Vibration Free | Yes |
| Cooling System | Fan Assisted |
| Defrost Function | Automatic |
| Acoustic Temperature Alarm | Yes |
| Acoustic Door Alarm | Yes |
| Adjustable Feet | Yes |
| General Information | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Warranty Extension Available | No |
| Transport Weight |
54kg |
| Net Weight |
47kg |
| Power Consumption (kWh/annum) |
152 |
| Voltage | 220-240V |
| Delivery, Unwrap, Install | 2 Man Team - FREE |
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