Laffort

Laffort Yeasts


Choosing the right yeast to create quality.



  • Red
  • White & Rose
  • Actiflore - Technological range

ZYMAFLORE FX10®

  • Preserves varietal specificity and terroir.
  • Good for ageing on lees (healthy lees).
  • High polysaccharides production (contributes to softening tannins).
  • Helps to mask the perception of green character.
  • Low production of H2S.
  • Recommended for:
    • Wines showing intense yet elegant and supple tannins.
    • Wines for ageing.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE RX60®

Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot, Fruit Forward Varietals

  • Very high aroma production (fresh currant and berry aromas).
  • Low production of H2S.
  • LACTOENOS® SB3 or 450 PreAc® recommended in early co-inoculation to preserve aromatic freshness.
  • Recommended for:
    • Fruity, spicy wine.
    • Wines requiring a highly aromatic, clean, balanced and round profile.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE F15®

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Grenache & Zinfandel

  • Isolated from one of the best "Chateaux" in Bordeaux.
  • High glycerol production.
  • Fermentation security , high compatibility with bacteria strains.
  • Produces wines suitable for extended ageing.
  • Recommended for:
    • Rounded, full bodied wines.
    • Fruity wines requiring high varietal expression.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE RB2®

Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Merlot

  • Strain isolated from the premium estates of Burgundy.
  • Low color matter adsorption.
  • Very good aptitude for expressing cherry/kirsch-type varietal aromas.
  • Recommended for:
    • Fruity, elegant wines.
    • Pinot Noir varietal expression.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE F83®

Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Nebbiolo & Grenache

  • Strain isolated in Tuscany on Sangiovese.
  • High production of red fruit-type fermentation aromas.
  • High glycerol production.
  • Recommended for:
    • Supple, fruity and floral wines.
    • Strong expression of Sangiovese varietal characters and that of other Mediterranean grape varieties.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE X5®

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Colombard, Gewürztraminer & Rosé

  • Expression of volatile thiol-type varietal aromas and fermentation aromas production (esters).
  • Crisp and complex style wine.
  • Recommended for:
    • Wines with high aromatic intensity.
    • Wines with a high varietal and fermentation aroma profile (grapefruit, tropical fruit, citrus, black currant).


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE X16®

Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Rosé, Chenin Blanc

  • Very strong fermentor.
  • High aromatic production (esters).
  • Pof(-) character [no vinyl phenol formation], generating a delicate, clean wine profile.
  • Low production of H2S.
  • Recommended for:
    • Aromatic wines.
    • Wines with an intense fermentation aroma profile (peach, apricot, white flower, pineapple).


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE VL1®

Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat & Fruit Wines

  • Isolated from the best Burgundian estates.
  • Pof(-) character [no vinyl phenol formation], generating a delicate, clean wine profile.
  • High ß-glucosidase enzyme activity for floral terpene release.
  • Recommended for:
    • Elegant and refined wines, particularly when aged on lees (Chardonnay).
    • Terpene aromas.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE VL2®

Chardonnay, Viognier & Late Harvest Wines

  • Strain selected in Burgundy.
  • Pof(-) character [no vinyl phenol formation], generating a delicate, clean wine profile.
  • High polysaccharides production.
  • Recommended for:
    • Excellent mouthfeel.
    • Barrel fermentation.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE VL3®

Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris

  • Isolated from the best Sauvignon blanc vineyards of Bordeaux.
  • Good aptitude for expressing varietal aromas in Sauvignon blanc from the odorless precursors in the must.
  • Mouthfeel: volume and roundness.
  • Recommended for:
    • Wines of finesse and elegance.
    • Wines with a classical varietal aromatic profile.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE ST® (Sauternes)

Late Harvest, Semillon, Riesling, Gewürztraminer & Viognier

  • Strain selected in Sauternes.
  • Sensitive to SO2 for easy arrest of fermentation and with low production of SO2-binding agents.
  • Resistance to high sugar concentrations.
  • Recommended for:
    • Late harvest wines.
    • "Botrytised" grapes.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ZYMAFLORE SPARK

  • Still white wines fermentation and secondary fermentation of sparkling wines.
  • Good fermentation kinetics and temperature range (15–25°C / 60-77°F).
  • Moderate VA, low foam and low H2S producer.
  • Tolerates high SO2 and alcohol levels.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.

ACTIFLORE® BO213 (ex Actiflore Bayanus)

Restarting stuck fermentations, very high Brix level grapes, white wines

  • Very strong ability to restart sluggish or stuck fermentations.
  • Excellent capacity to ferment fructose.
  • Ferments at low temperatures (10-12°C).
  • Tolerates high sugar and extremely high alcohol (18% v/v) levels.
  • Excellent fermentation characteristics including strong kinetics and bacteria compatibility.
  • Suitable for sparkling wine process.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.

300ppm – 2.4 lbs/1000 gal for restarting stuck fermentations




ACTIFLORE® F33

Red and white wines

  • Excellent for the production of elegant red wines.
  • Superior balance & softness due to high polysaccharide production.
  • Excellent fermentation characteristics & kinetics over a wide temperature range.
  • Very good alcohol tolerance and low nitrogen demand.
  • Very low VA production.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.




ACTIFLORE® Rosé

  • Specifically selected for making premium Rosé wines.
  • Strong implantation ability and fermentation rates.
  • Produces high levels of fermentation aromas.
  • Excellent strain for the production of fruit-driven rosé wines, especially when they are made from grapes of low aromatic potential.


Dosage: 200 ppm - 1.6 lbs/1,000 gal.