Lalvin R2 Wine Yeast by Lallemand

Lalvin R2 Wine Yeast for Cold Fermentation – White Wine, Rosé Wine, Cider, Ice Cider, Fruit Wine, Mead & Restarting Stuck Fermentations

Yeast strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus

Lalvin R2 is a premium wine yeast from Lallemand, originally isolated in the renowned Sauternes region of France. It is specifically selected for cold fermentation of aromatic white wines, rosé wines, cider, ice cider, fruit wines and mead, producing exceptionally fresh fruit character and elegant floral aromas.

Its excellent low-temperature performance ensures reliable fermentation at temperatures as low as 5°C, making Lalvin R2 one of the preferred wine yeasts for cool fermentation of grape must and apple must throughout Europe.

Why Choose Lalvin R2 Wine Yeast

• Professional wine yeast for white wine, rosé wine, cider, ice cider, fruit wine and mead
• Excellent cold fermentation performance from 5°C
• Developed for aromatic wines with fresh fruit and delicate floral notes
• Suitable for grape must and apple must with high sugar (high Brix)
• Reliable fermentation under demanding fermentation conditions
• Compatible with subsequent malolactic fermentation (MLF)
• High alcohol tolerance up to 16% ABV
• Recommended for Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and premium cold-fermented cider
• Excellent choice for restarting sluggish or stuck fermentations
• Ideal for professional and home winemaking

Technical Specifications

• Recommended dosage: 20–30 g/hL
• Fermentation temperature: 5–30°C
• Alcohol tolerance: Up to 16% ABV
• Yeast strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus
• Storage: Store dry in the original vacuum package at 4–11°C

Nitrogen Requirements During Fermentation

Lalvin R2 has a relatively high nitrogen requirement. For optimum fermentation performance, Lallemand recommends combining the yeast with a Go-Ferm yeast rehydration nutrient during rehydration and Fermaid O organic yeast nutrient during fermentation. This significantly improves yeast vitality, fermentation security and aroma expression, particularly in high gravity musts and low-temperature fermentations.

Recommended Applications

Lalvin R2 is widely used for premium white wines, aromatic rosé wines, cider, ice cider, fruit wines and mead where fresh fruit expression, floral complexity and secure low-temperature fermentation are essential. It is also an excellent wine yeast for restarting sluggish or stuck fermentations.

Select your preferred pack size of Lalvin R2 before ordering.

View the Lalvin R2 technical data sheet from Euroyeast by Nordisk SelvForsyning for Lallemand Wine here