--- product_id: 646194843 title: "Red Star Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast (10PK) Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae" brand: "capybara distributors inc." price: "€ 18.90" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/646194843-red-star-premier-cuvee-wine-yeast-10pk-sold-by-capybara store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # High ethanol tolerance 18% Neutral strain for pure varietal aromas Fast fermentation 10-30°C Red Star Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast (10PK) Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae **Brand:** capybara distributors inc. **Price:** € 18.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍾 Elevate your sparkling wines with the yeast pros trust — ferment like a champ! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Red Star Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast (10PK) Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae by capybara distributors inc. - **How much does it cost?** € 18.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/646194843-red-star-premier-cuvee-wine-yeast-10pk-sold-by-capybara) ## Best For - capybara distributors inc. enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted capybara distributors inc. brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ethanol Powerhouse:** Withstands up to 18% alcohol, perfect for crafting bold, high-quality sparkling wines without compromise. - • **Pure Aromatic Expression:** Neutral yeast strain that highlights Chardonnay and Pinot Noir’s signature notes—think bread crust, hazelnut, and butter. - • **Rapid & Reliable Fermentation:** Ferments cleanly and quickly across a broad 10-30°C range, ensuring consistent results every batch. - • **Long Shelf Life & Easy Handling:** Vacuum-sealed packs last 2+ years refrigerated; simple rehydration process guarantees optimal yeast vitality. - • **Versatile Sparkling Wine Specialist:** Ideal for classic and Charmat methods, enhancing base wines with authentic Champenoise character. ## Overview Premier Cuvée is a premium wine yeast from Fermentis designed for high-quality sparkling and dry white wines. It ferments rapidly and cleanly within 10-30°C, tolerates up to 18% alcohol, and produces classic Champagne aromas. Packaged in convenient 5g sachets, it offers a long shelf life and easy rehydration, making it the go-to choice for winemakers seeking to showcase varietal purity and finesse. ## Description Product description EXPERTS IN THE ART OF FERMENTATION Fermentis is a business unit of the Lesaffre Group. We develop, manufacture and market fermentation and characterization solutions for the beverage industry, based primarily on yeast and bacteria. Our products and solutions are designed according to the clearly identified requirements of our customers. At Fermentis, we aim to work as closely as possible with our customers, regardless of size and location. Our range includes products and services for all applications, from safeguarding production to enhancing sensory characteristics. Our Vision? To become the obvious choice for brewers, winemakers, distillers, and other manufacturers helping them to express their innovation and creativity. Review: Perfect!! - Works!! Review: Great yeast - Great yeast. Started fermenting great and seems to be in great shape. ## Features - INCLUDES: 10 Packs (5 g sachets) of Red Star Premier Cuvee wine yeast - Manufactured by Fermentis (Lesaffre) and Distributed by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. - The fastest, cleanest and most neutral fermenter in our product range. Able to ferment within a wide temperature range: 10-30°C (50-86°F). Yeast with a high tolerance to ethanol (till 18% vol.) and free sulphur dioxides. Ferments to dryness. - Neutral strain allowing varietal aromas expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir either on the own or in blends. Produces characteristic aromas of the Champenoise method: bread crust, hazelnut, butter… Premier Cuvée is specially recommended for the prise de mousse of quality sparkling wines by valuing base wine varietal characteristics. - WINE STYLES: Ideal for high quality sparkling wines processed with classic or Charmat method whose base wines are made up of Chardonnay, Pinot (Noir, Blanc and Gris) …Well adapted for the production of dry white wines with varietal expression (Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Gris) - DOSAGE: 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L; ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: Up to 18%; FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE RANGE: 10-30°C (50-86°F) - USAGE: The rehydration time should be between 20 to 25 minutes. This strain should be rehydrated in ten times its weight of sugared water or in a mixture of one-third of must and two-thirds of water. The mixture temperature should be 38/40°C (100/104°F). Stir during 20 minutes. Slowly sprinkle the culture media into 3 times the weight of the must in order for the yeasts to adapt to their new fermentation media (temperature difference, osmotic pressure, SO2), then wait for 10 minutes. This mixture can be added directly into the fermentation tank with uniform mixing. The difference of temperature between the rehydrated yeast and the tank should not exceed 10°C, optimum being 5°C. - STORAGE: Shelf life of unopened vacuum pack at room temperature (20°C, 68°F) is up to 2 years. If kept refrigerated (4°C, 45°F), shelf life will exceed 2 years. After opening, use within 4 weeks. Store an opened package tightly sealed, under refrigeration, removing as much air as possible. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BHV33CGY | | Best Sellers Rank | #109,528 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #50 in Winemaking Yeasts & Cultures | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (53) | | Manufacturer | CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | | Package Dimensions | 7.91 x 3.5 x 0.47 inches; 0.18 ounces | | UPC | 628693605175 | | Units | 50.0 Grams | ## Images ![Red Star Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast (10PK) Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. | Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home, 5 g Sachets, Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fB8dqI19L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect!! *by B***A on May 8, 2026* Works!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great yeast *by B***T on February 24, 2026* Great yeast. Started fermenting great and seems to be in great shape. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mead Yeast *by E***S on January 26, 2026* An excellent, economical choice for making mead. ## Frequently Bought Together - Red Star Premier Cuvee Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. - Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. - Red Star Premier Rouge Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/646194843-red-star-premier-cuvee-wine-yeast-10pk-sold-by-capybara](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/646194843-red-star-premier-cuvee-wine-yeast-10pk-sold-by-capybara) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*