Riddling (Remuage)

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Riddling: collecting yeast sediment in sparkling wine for disgorgement.

Related Grape Varieties

Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir

About This Method

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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