Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs Wine Yeast
Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs Wine Yeast
Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs Wine Yeast

Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs Wine Yeast

$1.79
Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs is a premium wine yeast favored for white wines, fruit wines, and hard ciders. Its slower fermentation encourages delicate fruit aromas while helping produce balanced, aromatic beverages with a smooth finish.
  • Ideal for white wines, fruit wines, apple wines, and hard ciders.
  • Slow fermentation enhances delicate fruit character.
  • One 5g packet treats approximately 1–6 gallons.
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Fermentation Temp Range
Each yeast strain has a temperature range where it performs best. Lagers require cooler temps, while Kveik yeasts can ferment in extreme heat. Maintaining the proper fermentation temperature for each yeast strain is crucial its health. Matching a yeast's ideal range to your environment (or your ability to control temp) is key to getting clean, consistent results.
Scale from 30°-120°F

Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs is a slow, steady fermenting wine yeast that emphasizes fresh fruit aromas and delicate flavor complexity. It is especially well suited for fermentations where preserving varietal and fruit character is the primary goal.

With an operating range of 64–86°F (18–30°C) and an alcohol tolerance of 12–14% ABV, it performs reliably across a wide range of white wines, fruit wines, and ciders.

Red Star Premier Cote des Blancs is recommended for:

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • White Wines
  • Fruit Wines
  • Sparkling Wines
  • Apple Wine
  • Hard Cider

Yeast Format: Dry

Yeast Style: Wine

Nitrogen Demand: High

SO₂ Production: Medium-Low

Fermentation Temperature Range: 64–86°F (18–30°C)

Alcohol Tolerance: 12–14% ABV

Package Size: 5g

Style Applications: White wines (including Chardonnay and Riesling), sparkling wines, fruit wines, apple wine, hard cider

  • Ferment between 64–86°F (18–30°C) for optimal performance.
  • One 5g packet is suitable for approximately 1–6 gallons.
  • Consider providing yeast nutrients due to the strain's high nitrogen demand.
  • Excellent for preserving delicate fruit aromas in wines and ciders.
  • Ideal when a slower fermentation is preferred for enhanced aroma development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is ideal for white wines, fruit wines, sparkling wines, apple wine, and hard cider.

The recommended fermentation range is 64–86°F (18–30°C).

Premier Cote des Blancs has an alcohol tolerance of 12–14% ABV.

Yes. Its slower fermentation helps enhance delicate fruit aromas and flavor.

Each 5g packet is suitable for approximately 1–6 gallons.

It has a high nitrogen demand, so nutrient additions may be beneficial depending on the must or juice.


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