Yeast strains

Specially developed for red wines from mature fruits
Respects the varietal characters of great “terroirs”
Secondary activities: significant release of mannoproteins

Wines for cellaring.
Like : Shiraz, Grenache, Malbec and Cinsault.

Yeast for red wine that is structured, elegant and complex style

Vinification of great red wines.
Like : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel.

Specially developed for fruity wines: production of esters, improves production of fruity flavour in «primeurs» type wines.

Fruity red wines

This yeasts are advised when the conditions and the alcohol level are hard. Used for the red must because it favors the production of fine, harmonious and typical wines. Penedes develops the red fruits notes as blackcurrant and cherry, perfect for aging capacity and structured red wines.

Like Pinot, Gamay or Shiraz

Aromatic wines, high capacity for revealing terpene-type varietal aroma precursors (ß-glucosidase activity)

To reveal flowery and fruity varietal aromas (citrus and tropical fruits) from terpenic

HAR 17 is ideally suited for varietal white winemaking, in particular, for Chardonnay. This strain also has notable success with neutral grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc

Excellent choice for making the most of difficult conditions and for fermentation restart.

Resists to the difficult conditions of fermentation, it reveals stable aromas in the time: fresh and floral fruity characters (exotic fruits, white flowers)

Fruity rosé wines

Aromatic wines, high capacity for revealing thiol-type varietal aroma precursors

Ideally suited for varietal white winemaking, in particular, for Sauvignon, Semillon, Chenin blanc, Colombard…

Safe fermentation and highlights the primary aroma

Extremely versatile selected strain, suitable for the production of both white and red wines.

Strain selected specifically for its remarkable aromatic delicacy and its fermentative resistance to the most difficult conditions

Particularly suited for the fermentation and refermentation of wines with the sparkling method in the bottle.
Like : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.

HAR 17 is ideally suited for varietal white winemaking, in particular, for Chardonnay. This strain also has notable success with neutral grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc

Excellent choice for making the most of difficult conditions and for fermentation restart.

ESTELLE was selected for its qualities making it particularly suited for the production of esters specific for elaboration of Brandy

ESTELLE is strongly recommended for the aromatic Brandy.