Red Star Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast
$1.99
Product details
Fast, Clean Yeast for Sparkling & Reliable Ferments
Premier Cuvée is one of the fastest and most neutral wine yeasts available, making it a favorite for sparkling wines as well as reliable reds and whites. Known for its strong fermentation kinetics and ability to handle challenging conditions, this strain consistently produces clean, elegant wines with a crisp finish.
Premier Cuvée Fermentation Notes
- Alcohol Tolerance: up to ~16%
- Temperature Range: 50–86°F (10–30°C); broad range performance
- Fermentation Speed: very fast
- Nutrient Needs: low; performs well even in difficult conditions
Premier Cuvée Flavor & Aroma
- Neutral profile that highlights varietal character
- Clean finish with crisp balance
- Low sulfur and ester production for a pure expression
Additional information
| SKU | Y154 |
Premier Cuvée Best Uses
- Sparkling wines (traditional method and force-carbonated)
- White wines needing a clean, crisp profile
- Red wines requiring a dependable ferment to dryness
- Challenging or high-stress fermentations
Premier Cuvée Winemaker Tips
- Excellent choice for base wines destined for sparkling production.
- Use when reliability and a neutral profile are the top priorities.
- Highly versatile — a dependable yeast for nearly any wine style.
