Lalvin 71B Wine Yeast

Enhance fruit and honey character with Lalvin 71B Wine Yeast, a versatile dry yeast known for producing expressive fruity esters and smooth, balanced fermentation. This strain helps preserve and elevate natural flavors, making it especially well suited for fruit-forward wines, meads, and ciders with clean aroma and soft acidity.

Lalvin 71B is intended for winemakers and meadmakers who want to highlight delicate fruit and floral nuances without aggressive fermentation character. Its ester profile supports aromatic complexity while maintaining balance, making it a popular choice for light to medium-bodied wines, rosés, fruit wines, and honey-based fermentations.

This dry wine yeast performs within a fermentation temperature range of approximately 59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit and tolerates alcohol levels up to about 14 percent ABV. It has low nitrogen demand and low sulfur dioxide production, supporting clean fermentation with minimal nutrient intervention. Each 5 gram packet treats approximately one to six gallons, depending on must gravity and fermentation goals.

For best results, rehydrate according to manufacturer recommendations and maintain fermentation temperatures within the suggested range. Standard nutrient and oxygen management practices will help support consistent yeast performance and balanced flavor development.

Produced to professional fermentation standards, Lalvin 71B Wine Yeast provides a dependable solution for crafting clean, aromatic wines, meads, and ciders with enhanced fruit expression and smooth, polished results.