Wine Yeasts
Wine Bacteria
Nutrients / Protectors
Specific Inactivated Yeasts
Enzymes
Chitosan
Vineyard Solutions
Bordeaux region selection - France
Specie
Saccharomyces cerevisaie cerevisiae
Competitive Factor
Sensitive
General Sensory Contribution
Varietal
Regent
Rondo
Cabernet Cortis
The perfect fermenter
A French isolate used extensively in Australia and California since the late 1980s, BDX is suitable for premium red wines. BDX is associated with varietal flavour enhancement of red wines, adding considerable complexity without dominating the wine with yeast-produced aroma and flavour compounds. Exhibits moderate red colour extractive and stability properties.Fermentation Speed
Moderate
Lag Phase
Very short
Nitrogen Needs
High
Alcohol Tolerance
16 %
Volatile Acidity
High
SO₂ Production
Low
Max. Temperature
30 °C
Min. Temperature
18 °C
H₂S 170ppm
Low
H₂S 60ppm
High
Acetaldehyde Production
Very low
