Riddling (Remuage)

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Riddling: collecting yeast sediment in sparkling wine for disgorgement.

Riddling (Remuage) winemaking method — watercolor illustration

Über Diese Methode

Gradually rotating and tilting sparkling wine bottles to collect yeast sediment in the neck for removal (disgorgement). Traditionally done by hand on wooden A-frame racks (pupitres), taking 6-8 weeks. Modern gyropalettes automate the process in 3-7 days. Essential to méthode traditionnelle.

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