Red Star Premier Côtes des Blancs Dry Wine Yeast

Also called Epernay II. Produces fine white wines with fruity/estery aromas. A steady, yet moderate to slow fermenter, it is easy to stop fermentation in cases where residual sugar is desired. Recommended for fruit wines, ciders and meads as well. Ferments from 50 to 80 degrees.

Red Star® Côte des Blancs (Davis 750), a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae , has been derived from a selection of the Geisenheim Institute in Germany. It is a relatively slow fermenter, identical to Geisenheim Epernay, but producing less foam. This yeast requires nutrient addition for most chardonnay fermentations. Côte des Blancs produces fine, fruity aromas and may be controlled by lowering temperature to finish with some residual sugar. It is recommended for reds, whites, sparkling cuvées and non-grape fruit wines (especially apple, it is reported). Ferments best between 17°-30°C (64°-86°F). Sensitive below 13°C (55°F).