Red Star Premier Classique Dry Wine Yeast | 5 Gram Sachet

Classic All-Purpose Wine Yeast for Full-Bodied Fermentations

Red Star Premier Classique is the modern name for the yeast many winemakers knew as Montrachet. It is a dependable dry wine yeast for full-bodied reds, rose, white wines, fruit wines, and traditional wine styles where a quick start and complete fermentation are important.

Premier Classique is especially useful for Bordeaux-style varietals, barrel-influenced wines, and fermentations where you want solid structure without a highly aromatic yeast signature. It can make clean, expressive wines, but it should be given enough nutrient support to avoid stressed fermentation, especially in low-nutrient musts.

Best Uses

• Bordeaux varietals, Cabernet, Merlot, and other full-bodied reds
• Rose and white wines where a clean, traditional profile is desired
• Fruit wines and meads with proper nutrient management
• Oak or barrel-influenced wine styles

Fermentation Notes

• Format: 5 g dry wine yeast sachet
• Batch size: commonly used for 1 to 6 gallons
• Alcohol tolerance: up to about 15% ABV
• Temperature range: commonly used around 57-90°F; many winemakers keep it cooler for cleaner aroma
• Fermentation character: quick starting, steady, and suited to fuller-bodied wine styles

Shop Notes

If you are using Premier Classique in mead, cider, or fruit wine, plan your nutrients instead of treating it like grape must. Good nutrition helps keep fermentation clean and reduces the risk of sulfur stress.