Description
Selected from a French cultivar, Côte des Blancs is one of the most traditional aromatic strains for white wines. An excellent choice for fruity wines or sweet wines.
Fermentative Properties
- Medium and regular kinetics.
- Killer factor sensitive but excellent settlement.
- Alcohol tolerance 14% by volume.
- Medium nitrogen needs.
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Recommended temperature range 14-30°C (57-86°F)
Organoleptic Properties
- Wines obtained with the Premier Côte des Blancs present elegant fruity and floral aromas.
- Good ester and higher alcohol producer that can enhance neutral varieties.
- This strain promotes varietal aromas, especially in very aromatic varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Riesling, etc.
Suggestions of Applications
- Ideal for all white and rosé wines with intense varietal expression such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Moscato.
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Optimum aromatic expression for the production of wines from neutral grape cultivars such as Chardonnay.
Dosage
- 0.76 to 1.14 grams per gallon
- 20 to 30 g/hl (Average: 2,2 lbs. per 1,000 gal.)
Recommendations of usage
- Pour the desired quantity of yeast in 10 times its weight of tap water at 30-35°C in a wide vessel. Cover all the water surface area by creating a thin layer of yeast.
- Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Gently stir to complete the yeast rehydration and avoid the formation of clumps.
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Slowly double the volume of the yeast suspension by adding must from the tank while stirring in order to decrease the temperature of the yeast starter and to start the activation of the yeast. The difference of temperature between the rehydrated yeast and the tank should not exceed 10°C, optimum being 5°C.
- Let it rest for another 10 minutes.
- Homogenize and incorporate the yeast starter to the must.
Storage
- The shelf life of unopened vacuum packets at room temperature (20°C, 68°F) is up to 4 years. After opening, use within 4 weeks. Store an opened package tightly sealed, under refrigeration, removing as much air as possible.
- Red Star® products comply with the Oenological Codex, until the Best Before End Date, in the storage conditions mentioned here above.
