Lalvin BM45
Lalvin BM45™ is a relatively slow starter and is well suited for long maceration processes.
It produces high levels of polyphenol reactive polysaccharides resulting in wines with great mouthfeel and improved colour stability. It tends to contribute jam, spicy and earthy element to wines.
In addition, it has the capacity to reduce (mask) green vegetative characteristics in wine, whether varietal influenced such as Cabernet Sauvignon or due to an early picking regime.
Some winemakers use BM45 on Chardonnay as a blending component to increase mouthfeel.
Recommended Styles: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Grenache, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Temporanillo, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Full bodied Whites and Reds