Family Reserve Cellar
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Tales have been told of Napoleon III’s clandestine meetings in the cellars at Berry Bros. & Rudd. He is said to have holed up here to avoid the Police whilst in exile. The small intricate spaces had not changed much until they were recently adapted and made fit to store the Family Reserve wine for future generations.
The new adaptations have increased the security of the cellar. The double glazed bronze doors to house the stock, lights with secure settings and fingerprint access will ensure the wines are best protected. New doors to the cellar, keep the draft out new ceiling insulation help to maintain the perfect temperature to store the wines.
“We took it apart and put it back together again, very much with the idea that someone that knew this cellar previously would walk in and wonder what had been done. It was to preserve it.”
New cellar specific cooling kit that closely monitors the temperature of the cellar to be a stable 12.5 degrees, gives peace of mind that the wines will be in mint condition.
The Family reserve cellar is a conditioned space. Bringing it back to it’s former glory and reigniting the magic of the space for many years to come.
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