BRG

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

S. cerevisiae • cerevisiae

• Isolated in Burgundy at the IUVV (Institut Universita­ire de la Vigne et du Vin) laboratory in Dijon, France. Refer­ence strain for Burgundian winemakers.
• A fast fermenter with a high nutrient requirement, alcohol tolerance up to 15% v/v.
• Levuline BRG^TM was isolated for its ability to contrib­ute significant amounts of polysaccharides during fermentation which enhance mouthfeel and body.
• Sensory notes include increased minerality in whites such as Chardonnay and spice characters in reds like Pinot Noir.

Technical Documents

• BRG MSDS
• Lallemand Yeast Rehydration Protocol