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LALVIN NBC™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Finesse and minerality - Chablis style Chardonnay
LALVIN NBC™ was Isolated from a Chardonnay fermentation by the Centre Oenologique de Bourgogne (COEB), France. It was selected for making fresh and refined Chablis-style Chardonnay with enhanced floral, citrus and mineral notes, but is also well-suited for making rosés and Rhône style whites. Wines are described as elegant and well-balanced with fresh fruit aromas and preserved acidity. NBC™ is suitable for barrel fermentations and has excellent compatibility with malolactic bacteria. It has a short lag phase, low production of SO2, and acetaldehyde.”
Selected by COEB (Centre Oenologique de Bourgogne), France
Wine types
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Complements varietal character
- 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
- Pinot Gris: Floral
- Roussanne: Mineral, Citrus Zest, Floral
- Viognier: Floral
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.