Cecotec Bolero GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal
(7 reviews)
12 bottles, quiet from just 35 dB and vibration-free: the Bolero GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal is an accessible first wine cooler.
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Key features
- Capacity: 12 bottles
- Cooling: Thermoelectric, quiet from 35 dB, vibration-free
- Temperature: Adjustable from 8 to 18°C, touch display
- Vibration-free: thermoelectric cooling protects wine from compressor jolts
In detail: Cecotec Bolero GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal, 12-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler
The Cecotec Bolero GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal is a compact wine cooler built for a first collection or an extra unit in a living room, kitchen or bedroom: 12 standard 75 cl bottles, in a footprint that fits easily on a worktop or a low cabinet.
Unlike most coolers in this price bracket, it uses thermoelectric cooling (Peltier effect) rather than a compressor. The benefit is twofold: quiet running from just 35 dB, barely noticeable, and no vibration at all, a genuinely useful trait for storing wine over time. The trade-off is a slower cool-down than a compressor unit, and effectiveness drops if the room temperature climbs significantly.
Temperature adjusts from 8 to 18°C via a simple touch display, a wide enough range to cover both serving a white and storing a red. The removable wooden shelves make loading and cleaning easy, while an interior LED light lets you admire the collection without opening the door or generating unwanted heat.
On finish, the GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal pairs a glass door with a glass-and-stainless-steel body, for a tidy look that fits most interiors. The refrigerant gas used is non-harmful to the environment, in line with current industry standards.
This cooler mainly targets tight budgets and first-time collections: for larger capacity or heavier use, a compressor model is the better choice, more stable on temperature but also noisier.
Technical data
Detailed characteristics
Performance
| Type?General technical category the unit belongs to (refrigerator, freezer, mini fridge, combo, wine cooler...). | Thermoelectric wine cooler |
|---|---|
| Noise level?Noise emitted by the unit, in decibels (dB(A)). | 35 dB, vibration-free |
| Temperature range?Temperature range the unit can be set to. | 8°C to 18°C, adjustable |
| Energy class?European energy efficiency class, from A (most efficient) to G. | E |
Dimensions and power supply
| Capacity?Number of standard bottles (75 cl, Bordeaux shape) the cooler can hold. | 12 standard 75 cl bottles |
|---|---|
| Finish?Exterior look of the unit (colour, finish material...). | Glass and stainless steel |
| Dimensions?Width, depth and height of the unit (W x D x H). | 79.5 x 45 x 25.2 cm (H x W x D) |
Additional information
| Brand | Cecotec |
|---|---|
| Model | Bolero GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal |
| Cooling | Thermoelectric (Peltier effect), non-harmful gas |
| Controls | Touch display |
| Lighting | Interior LED |
| Shelves | Wood, removable |
| Door | Glass |
Our tester's verdict: Pierre Freysinger
Pierre Freysinger: set up on a kitchen worktop, this small Cecotec first stood out for being completely silent, thermoelectric cooling produces neither the hum nor the micro-vibrations of a standard compressor, a genuine benefit for wine you would rather not shake unnecessarily. Cool-down is slower than with a compressor, though: expect several hours to reach the target temperature starting from room-temperature wine, which makes it better suited to storage than rapid pre-dinner chilling. The 12 wooden shelves take standard Bordeaux bottles without issue, and the touch display stays clear and simple to adjust. One honest gripe for this entry-level format: thermoelectric cooling struggles to hold a stable temperature once the room climbs past 25-26°C in summer, worth watching if it sits near a heat source. For a first extra cellar, a guest room or a living room, it remains a fair choice at this price.
Frequently asked questions: Cecotec Bolero GrandSommelier 1250 CoolCrystal, 12-bottle thermoelectric wine cooler
It is built for 12 standard 75 cl bottles (Bordeaux shape), spread across removable wooden shelves.
Thermoelectric cooling (used here) runs vibration-free and near-silently (35 dB), but is more sensitive to a high room temperature. A compressor cools harder and more consistently, at the cost of vibration and noticeably more noise.
Yes, with a rated noise level of 35 dB and the vibration-free trait typical of thermoelectric technology, it fades into the background in a living room or bedroom.
The cooler has a single temperature zone, adjustable between 8 and 18°C. You will need to pick a middle-ground setting suited to both, or dedicate the unit to one wine type.
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