II.4.1.6 Inoculation with yeasts

Definition :

Inoculation of the cuvee, with added tirage liqueur, by a selected yeast culture.

Objective :

To initiate alcoholic fermentation with a view to obtaining effervescence

Prescriptions :

a)        The yeasts used can be in the form of dried, active yeasts or encapsulated yeasts.

b)       The yeasts used shall comply with the prescriptions of the International Oenological Codex .

Recommendation of OIV :

Admitted