The well-known, unstoppable yeast.
Purpose
Fermivin® CHAMPION is a very strong Saccharomyces cerevisiae ex. bayanus strain with very high alcohol tolerance that ensures complete fermentation under difficult conditions: high potential alcohol, toxic compounds, very low turbidity, low YAN (assimilable nitrogen).
Oenological properties
| Fermentation kinetics | standard |
| Nutrient requirement | medium |
| Alcohol tolerance | 18 % vol. |
| Temperature range | 12–30 °C |
Science and technology
Fermivin CHAMPION was validated by INRAe for its effectiveness under many different and particularly problematic conditions.
It is a fructophilic strain thanks to a unique hexose transporter (the HXT3 version of strain 67J). Its high affinity for fructose allows it to ferment fructose together with glucose.
Tasting notes
Fermivin CHAMPION ensures quality wine that respects the typical traits of each variety.
Metabolic characteristics
| Production of SO2 | < 10 mg/L |
| Glycerol production | 5–7 g/L |
| Volatile acid production | < 0,37 g/L |
| Acetaldehyde production | < 60 mg/L |
| Production of H2S | medium |
| Killer factor | neutral |
Fermivin CHAMPION contains more than 10 billion active dry yeast cells per gram.
Origin
Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus. Strain 67J was selected and validated by INRAe (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment) in the Corbières area (Languedoc, France) in 1967. It was first marketed by Gist-Brocades in 1978.
Dosage and packaging
| Format | Dose | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | 20 g/hL | 500 g vacuum packs |
Storage
Store in a cool (5–15 °C), dry place, sealed in the original packaging.
Not sure which strain best suits your wine? See the article How to choose Fermivin yeasts or contact us.
