Red Star Premier Cotes des Blancs Dry Wine Yeast | 5 Gram Sachet

Aromatic Wine Yeast for Whites, Cider, Fruit Wine, and Mead

Red Star Premier Cotes des Blancs is a dry wine yeast for aromatic fermentations where fruit and floral character are the point. It is a strong choice for Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato-style wines, apple wine, cider, fruit wine, and mead when you want a steady fermentation with a softer, more expressive profile.

This strain is often chosen for white and fruit-based fermentations because it can help preserve delicate aroma. It is not the fastest Red Star yeast, which can be useful when you want a controlled fermentation rather than a hard, hot race to dryness.

Best Uses

• Aromatic white wines such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Moscato-style wines
• Chardonnay and white grape musts where fruit expression matters
• Apple wine, hard cider, fruit wine, and melomel
• Sweet or off-dry styles where a steady, controlled ferment is useful

Fermentation Notes

• Format: 5 g dry wine yeast sachet
• Batch size: commonly used for 1 to 6 gallons
• Alcohol tolerance: about 14% ABV
• Temperature range: performs well in the mid-50s through mid-80s °F, with cooler fermentation often used for aromatics
• Fermentation character: steady, low-foaming, and fruit-forward with fine aromatic expression

Shop Notes

Premier Cotes des Blancs is a useful packet to keep on hand for cider and mead makers who want more fruit expression than a very neutral champagne-style yeast. Pair it with appropriate nutrient additions, especially in cider, mead, and non-grape fruit musts.