Wine not? Inside the best superyacht wine cellars

It is not just the impressive Dynarig sail configuration and status as the second largest sailing superyacht in the world that makes the 106.7-metre Black Pearl stand out from the crowd. When her (previously secretive) interiors were revealed for the first time last year, the industry was greeted with a Louis XVI-styled design, laced with neoclassical details and packed with custom amenities. One of which was her 4,000-bottle wine cellar and adjoining tasting room, from which guests can choose their liquid complement to a gourmet dinner.

The first unit from Mengi Yay's sub-500GT series, Serenissima I, was commissioned by an experienced owner who sought the interior and deck space of a larger vessel in a "Med-friendly" package. As a result, the 47.5-metre – penned throughout by Nuvolari Lenard – is packed with amenities for cruising in ultimate comfort. One such addition is the "gentleman's lounge", complete with a cinema, drop-down balcony and a walk-in, glass-encased wine cellar - backlit in onyx, framed by walnut joinery and fitted with its very own retro-red Berkel flywheel meat slicer.

From the first step on board the 57.9-metre Trinity Yachts motor yacht Skyfall, you can tell the importance given to guest comfort and indulgence. Stepping inside on the main deck aft, guests are greeted with a grand entry foyer flanked by floor-to-ceiling wine storage units and custom humidors. Interior designer Patrick Knowles chose dark woods and illuminated shelving to make the statement cabinet, which lies within easy reach of the skylounge bar.

Emocean is the first explorer yacht from Rosetti Yachts and was built for an eco-conscious owner, designed with fuel-efficient engines and vegan interior furnishings in order to cruise the world with a reduced footprint. Well-prepared for longer voyages, the passageway to the dining room of the 38.2-metre motor yacht features a crystal wine cellar that takes up the entire starboard wall, with space for storing 150 bottles.

The glass-clad wine cellar in the main deck lobby of the 49.9-metre Rossinavi yacht Aurora was a key focus during the design phase, described by her interior designer, Achille Salvagni, as "the heart of the yacht". Salvagni told BOAT International in 2018: "Originally, the layout had the wine cellar elsewhere, but every time we reviewed the layout, [the owner] focused on the wine cellar, so I said: ‘Listen, this is too important to be relegated to the side.’ You have different light effects, according to the kind of wine, and because wine can be affected by light, we had to install a computer that can be codified according to the wine".

Launched by Nautor's Swan in 2021, the 36.4-metre sailing yacht Audrey the First is the flagship of the yard's Maxi line. Her award-winning interiors by Mark Whiteley have been designed in a “modernised classic” style that sets her apart from other performance cruisers. Living spaces feature mahogany and stainless steel detailing, one of which is the glass-fronted cellar and wine bar that creates a transitional area between guest and crew spaces.

The 85-metre Gigia features plenty of space throughout her interiors for entertaining, and a meal in her elegant dining room that seats 18 would not be complete without the perfect wine pairing. Launched by Lürssen in 2017 with styling by Winch Design, a unique wine presentation and storage area faces the dining room on the main deck and displays, in full splendour, a selection of vintages kept on board for owners and guests to enjoy.

Entertaining friends and family was a high priority aboard the design of the 49.9-metre Delta Marine motor yacht Endless Summer, and, accordingly, considerable attention has been devoted to food and wine, with the extensive wine collection afforded special status. Ascending the stairs to the upper deck, an impressive wine collection is housed behind a glass wall in a climate-controlled cellar. Built in dark wood and softly lit, the symmetry of the bottles in serried floor-to-ceiling ranks creates a striking impression.

"To put it on the main deck companionway would have been too intrusive – so we identified a spot under the stairs and made a bespoke wine cellar," A La Mer partner, Nikki Fhon, the interior designer of Trinity Yachts' 48.8-metre No Bad Ideas, explained, following the yacht's extensive refit. Delicately curved into the space beneath the main deck stairs, the 400-bottle glass wine cellar is showcased with a glass door and tiered shelving, highlighting the boat's impressive collection of fine wines in a handy, yet stylish location. 

A tipple on board AKYACHT’s 85-metre flagship Victorious is best enjoyed in the atmospheric gentleman’s club-inspired bar lounge. The cosy room styled by H2 Yacht Design features a glass-clad wine cellar and backlit shelves for showcasing rare vintages of whisky and cognac. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine with a cigar from the humidor in front of the magnificent marbled fireplace, or head out to the terrace to take in the views over an al fresco drink.