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Champagne Yeast for Sparkling, White & Reliable Ferments
Lalvin EC-1118, also known as “Prise de Mousse,” is one of the most reliable and widely used wine yeasts worldwide. Originally isolated in the Champagne region of France, it is prized for its strong fermentation performance, high alcohol tolerance, and clean, neutral flavor profile. EC-1118 is the go-to choice for sparkling wines, but is equally at home in white, red, fruit wines, and ciders.
EC-1118 Fermentation Notes
- Alcohol Tolerance: up to ~18%
- Temperature Range: 45–95°F (7–35°C)
- Fermentation Speed: very fast and steady
- Nutrient Needs: low to moderate
EC-1118 Flavor & Aroma
- Clean, neutral profile that highlights fruit character
- Dry, crisp finish
- Low sulfur production for a clean ferment
EC-1118 Best Uses
- Sparkling wines (traditional method or force-carbonated)
- White wines
- Red wines needing a reliable ferment to dryness
- Cider and fruit wines
- Restarting stuck fermentations
EC-1118 Winemaker Tips
- Ferments well across a wide temperature range — highly versatile.
- Ideal as a “rescue yeast” when fermentation slows or stalls.
- Use when a clean, neutral fermentation profile is desired.
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Champagne Yeast for Sparkling, White & Reliable Ferments Lalvin EC-1118, also known as “Prise de Mousse,” is one of the most reliable and widely used wine yeasts worldwide. Originally isolated in the Champagne region of France, it is prized for its strong fermentation performance, high alcohol tolerance, and clean, neutral flavor profile. EC-1118 is the go-to choice for sparkling wines, but is equally at home in white, red, fruit wines, and ciders. EC-1118 Fermentation Notes Alcohol Tolerance: up to ~18% Temperature Range: 45–95°F (7–35°C) Fermentation Speed: very fast and steady Nutrient Needs: low to moderate EC-1118 Flavor & Aroma Clean, neutral profile that highlights fruit character Dry, crisp finish Low sulfur production for a clean ferment EC-1118 Best Uses Sparkling wines (traditional method or force-carbonated) White wines Red wines needing a reliable ferment to dryness Cider and fruit wines Restarting stuck fermentations EC-1118 Winemaker Tips Ferments well across a wide temperature range — highly versatile. Ideal as a “rescue yeast” when fermentation slows or stalls. Use when a clean, neutral fermentation profile is desired.
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