Lalvin EC-1118 Yeast

Lalvin EC-1118 is a strain that was isolated, studied and selected from Champagne fermentations. It is a great choice for fermentations that have a wide temperature range (50 to 86 F) and demonstrates high osmotic and alcohol tolerance. It is one of the most widely used yeasts in the world!

It has good floculation with compact lees and a relativelly neutral falvor and aroma contribution and is recommended for all types of wine, including sparkling and late harvest wines and ciders. It can be used for meads and to restart stuck fermentations.

Lalvin® yeast by Lallemand is trusted by some of the world’s best-known professional winemakers to give them the performance they need time after time, and that same reliability is found in our Lalvin® yeast and bacteria strains for the home winemaker. Every Lalvin® product goes through rigorous scientific testing at each phase of production, guaranteeing the same high quality results with every batch. We offer a variety of strains that compliment a full range of wine making styles, giving you the characteristics you are looking for with the unmatched ease-of-use that only active dry yeast can provide.