Red Star Premier Cuvee
$0.57
Y-RS-PC
Origin:
Premier Cuvée originates from France and was specially selected by Lesaffre.
Fermentative Properties:
The fastest, cleanest and most neutral fermenter of all Red Star yeasts. Able to ferment within a wide temperature range: 7°C - 35°C (45°F - 95°F).
High tolerance to ethanol (till 18% vol.) and free sulphur dioxides. Ferments to dryness.
Organoleptic Properties:
Neutral strain allowing varietal aromas expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir either on the own or in blends.
Produces characteristic aromas of the Champenoise method: bread crust, hazelnut, butter...
Premier Cuvée is specially recommended for the prise de mousse of quality sparkling wines by valuing base wine varietal characteristics.
Applications:
Ideal for high quality sparkling wines processed with classic or Charmat method whose base wines are made up of Chardonnay, Pinot (Noir, Blanc and Gris).
Well adapted for the production of dry white wines with varietal expressions (Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Gris).
Performs very well for restarting stuck fermentations.