Lalvin NBC™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Finesse and minerality
LALVIN NBC™ was isolated from Chardonnay grapes in Burgundy with the COEB (Centre Oenologique de Bourgogne). It was selected both for its good alcoholic fermentation performance and its organoleptic profile, in accordance with modern Chardonnay winemaking. LALVIN NBC™ enhances the varietal typicity while revealing minerality and elegance in high quality white wines. Wines fermented with LALVIN NBC™ show elegant texture, aromatic finesse and a long tingly finish. They are often described as balanced and crispy, minerality, some white flowers, citrus and flint-like hints.
Selected by the COEB (Centre Oenologique de Bourgogne), France
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Enhances varietal aromas
- Competitive factor: Neutral
- Minimum temperature: 14 °C
- Maximum temperature: 20 °C
- Nutritional needs: Medium-high
- MLF compatibility: Strongly recommended
- SO2production: Low
- Fermentation rate: Moderate
- Alcohol tolerance: 15 %
Product documentation
Pairing
- Chardonnay
FAQ
Although there is no full scientific consensus on this term, “minerality” is widely used in tasting notes. It is often associated with descriptors such as “flint,” “stone,” “salinity” and sometimes linked to “freshness” or “liveliness.” This notion of “minerality” is consistently positive. These descriptors always stand out in wines fermented with LALVIN NBC™.
NBC means New Burgundy Chardonnay, designed to meet the expectations of modern Chardonnay wine styles.
Numerous trials have shown that LALVIN NBC™ is an excellent selected wine yeast not only for expressing the typicity of Chardonnay, but also for other varieties such as Riesling, Maccabeu, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Albariño, Silvaner, and more.
It is also suited for warm-climate matrices, supporting a fresh and refined aromatic expression.”
Yes. It provides an ideal balance between oak integration and freshness.