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Robust Red Wine Yeast for Bordeaux & Full-Bodied Styles

Premier Rouge is an excellent strain for rich, full-bodied red wines. Known for enhancing structure, deep color, and ripe red fruit aromas, it is a top choice for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Zinfandel. This yeast encourages varietal character while balancing fruit and complexity, making it a staple for quality red winemaking.

Premier Rouge Fermentation Notes

  • Alcohol Tolerance: up to ~15%
  • Temperature Range: 64–86°F (17–30°C); best with controlled fermentation
  • Fermentation Speed: medium
  • Nutrient Needs: high; benefits from robust nutrition

Premier Rouge Flavor & Aroma

  • Promotes ripe red and black fruit notes
  • Supports oak integration and barrel aging
  • Enhances color stability and tannin structure

Additional information

SKU Y155

Premier Rouge Best Uses

  • Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)
  • Zinfandel and other full-bodied reds
  • Reds intended for barrel aging

Premier Rouge Winemaker Tips

  • Maintain good nutrient management for clean fermentation.
  • Ferment with temperature control for best structure and balance.
  • Pairs well with oak to produce age-worthy wines.
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Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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Michael H.
Great yeast for Cabernet Sauvignon

Used this yeast for an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine turned out awesome. Great taste and very full body, just like a Cab should be.

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Seamus M.

Red Star Premier Rouge

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Yepper

Used this to make "wine" out of 2 bottles of Ocean Spray Cranberry Pomegranate juice. Yeasties kept working till it was sipped to death. Deluchious.

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Ben H.
Pasteur Red

First and only time I used it was last year. Attempted to make watermelon wine and I failed. I've made a few other fruit wines with the Pasteur Blanc and they have all turned out good to excellent. I plan to experiment further and compare the results...

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Aaron
Great for high acid and hybrid reds

Did a comparison of this yeast with two other strains in 5 gallon batches of several hybrid varietals (deChaunac, Baco and Vincent). These hybrids all had relatively high acid >.80%) For all three the clear winner was Pasteur Red -perceived acidity was much lower with this yeast and vegetal and 'weedy' off-flavors were reduced the most.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
80%
(4)
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(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
20%
(1)
M
Michael H.
Great yeast for Cabernet Sauvignon

Used this yeast for an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine turned out awesome. Great taste and very full body, just like a Cab should be.

S
Seamus M.

Red Star Premier Rouge

C
Customer
Yepper

Used this to make "wine" out of 2 bottles of Ocean Spray Cranberry Pomegranate juice. Yeasties kept working till it was sipped to death. Deluchious.

B
Ben H.
Pasteur Red

First and only time I used it was last year. Attempted to make watermelon wine and I failed. I've made a few other fruit wines with the Pasteur Blanc and they have all turned out good to excellent. I plan to experiment further and compare the results...

A
Aaron
Great for high acid and hybrid reds

Did a comparison of this yeast with two other strains in 5 gallon batches of several hybrid varietals (deChaunac, Baco and Vincent). These hybrids all had relatively high acid >.80%) For all three the clear winner was Pasteur Red -perceived acidity was much lower with this yeast and vegetal and 'weedy' off-flavors were reduced the most.