Pack of 10 Red Star Cote des Blancs wine yeast packets from North Mountain Supply, a slow to moderate fermenting strain ideal for aromatic white, rosé and fruit wines. Designed to enhance fresh fruit and floral notes, this yeast performs best at cooler temperatures and offers alcohol tolerance up to about 14 percent.
Red Star Cote des Blancs wine yeast is a premium strain selected for wineries and home winemakers who want expressive aromatic wines with a refined finish. This pack of 10 individual packets from North Mountain Supply gives you enough yeast for multiple batches while keeping each packet fresh and ready for use when you need it.
Cote des Blancs is known for its slow to moderate fermentation profile, which helps preserve delicate aromatics and build complexity in the finished wine. It is particularly well suited for:
Aromatic white wines
Rosé wines
Fruit wines and country wines
In these styles, the yeast is valued for its ability to highlight fresh fruit and floral notes while delivering a clean, balanced flavor profile and a smooth, refined finish.
For best results, this strain should be fermented on the cooler side. It performs especially well at temperatures around:
53 F to 57 F (12 C to 14 C) as an ideal aromatic range
Within this range, Cote des Blancs helps protect volatile aroma compounds and reduce the risk of rough or overly aggressive fermentation character. The yeast maintains alcohol tolerance up to about 14 percent when supported by proper nutrition and good cellar practices, making it a strong choice for many still white and rosé wines.
Basic usage directions:
Rehydrate the yeast in warm water at about 100 F to 110 F (38 C to 43 C) for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the rehydrated yeast to the must or grape juice.
Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the must.
Maintain fermentation between about 50 F and 80 F (10 C to 27 C), with cooler temperatures in the lower part of that range preferred for more aromatic styles.
Following these steps, along with appropriate nutrient additions and sanitation, helps the yeast start quickly, ferment steadily and finish cleanly.
Each packet is carefully packaged fresh by North Mountain Supply to preserve yeast quality and support reliable performance. This focus on freshness helps promote strong fermentation starts, consistent attenuation and predictable results from batch to batch.
Key features:
Pack of 10 Red Star Cote des Blancs wine yeast packets
Slow to moderate fermenting strain for aromatic white, rosé and fruit wines
Enhances fresh fruit and floral character
Performs best at cooler fermentation temperatures around 53 F to 57 F (12 C to 14 C)
Alcohol tolerance up to about 14 percent under suitable conditions
Easy to use with clear rehydration and fermentation guidelines
Freshness focused packaging by North Mountain Supply to support reliable fermentations
Suggested uses:
Aromatic white wines where you want lifted fruit and floral notes
Rosé wines that benefit from a clean, refined structure
Fruit wines and country wines that need a yeast that preserves aroma and balances flavor
Keep this 10 pack of Cote des Blancs on hand when planning aromatic whites, rosés or fruit wines so you can rely on a proven, cool fermenting strain that emphasizes aroma, balance and a polished finish.
