Sur Lie

Intermediate Winemaking & Viticulture

soor LEE

Définition

Aging wine on its dead yeast cells for richness and complexity.

En Détail

From French 'on the lees.' Extended lees contact allows autolysis — the breakdown of yeast cells releasing mannoproteins, amino acids, and polysaccharides. This adds body, creaminess, and brioche-like complexity. Muscadet Sur Lie is the most famous example. In Champagne, years of sur lie aging during tirage produce the finest, most complex cuvées.

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Détails

Catégorie: Winemaking & Viticulture
Difficulté: Intermediate
Prononciation: soor LEE

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