VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Winemaking Fermentation Techniques and Mouthfeel: An ICV Perspective Dominique DELTEIL

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 ICV Guideline for Mouthfeel Management

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Presentation plan –ICV Guideline for Mouthfeel Management The Sensory Tools : sensory method, database, reference profiles Chemical background of ICV sensory descriptors Enzymes, Yeast, Nutrients and Cap Management : ‘Good Practices’ to manage Mouthfeel Profile –ICV Practical Consulting Testimony for : –Grape ripening –Enzymes, –Yeast, –Nutrients, –Cap Management –ICV Guideline for Mouthfeel Management The Sensory Tools : sensory method, database, reference profiles Chemical background of ICV sensory descriptors Enzymes, Yeast, Nutrients and Cap Management : ‘Good Practices’ to manage Mouthfeel Profile –ICV Practical Consulting Testimony for : –Grape ripening –Enzymes, –Yeast, –Nutrients, –Cap Management

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 First Key Point in Guideline : a tool to measure the progress and guide the process

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Let’s try to speak the same language when talking about mouthfeel Otherwise, we are no longer referring to consulting anymore. It is just a ‘guru’ attitude that is out of ICV Consulting Good Practice Guideline.

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 What is ICV Mouthfeel ? A Quantified Descriptive Sensory Analysis Profile (QDSAP) With 6 descriptors : –A precise procedure with : A fixed and measured order A fixed rhythm, in order to standardize the wine/saliva/mucosis interactions, and therefore improve repeatability A Quantified Descriptive Sensory Analysis Profile (QDSAP) With 6 descriptors : –A precise procedure with : A fixed and measured order A fixed rhythm, in order to standardize the wine/saliva/mucosis interactions, and therefore improve repeatability

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 The 6 Descriptors of ICV Mouthfeel Profile (Red wines) Measured Order of the 6 descriptors

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Some examples of Mouthfeel Profiles A quick glance to form a picture of the different profiles possible

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 ICV Mouthfeel of a so-called « round, big, good tannin » or Ultra Premium Red wine High foremouth sensations and low aggressive final sensations

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 ICV Mouthfeel of a so-called « thin, hollow, green tannin » red Low foremouth sensations and high aggressive final sensations

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 ICV Mouthfeel of a so-called « tannic, over-extracted » red Low foremouth sensations and high mid-palate + high final aggressive sensations

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 ICV Mouthfeel of a so-called « Brett- killed great Cab » red Very dry and bitter in the back of the mouth + metallic sensations + +

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 From our database : 1) Conform, 2) Limit and 3) Non-conforming Profiles Quick glance to have a picture of the different profiles possible

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Consulting Guideline: it is not a question of good / evil, but a conform/non conform commercial position

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 ICV Sensory Positionning of Commercial Wines. Ultra Premium Reds. Structured scale with 4 levels. From : Delteil, 2001 Mouthfeel Conforms Mouthfeel on the Limit Mouthfeel Non-conforming Mouthfeel Non-conforming Easy-to-remember profiles that can be referred to during maceration or aging

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 A Chemical Background of ICV Sensory Descriptors Volume & Bitterness Volume & Bitterness

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 In the following slides: « + correlation » means: same trend « - correlation » means: contrary trend (+) doesn’t mean « good » (-) doesn’t mean « evil » Let’s leave « good » and « evil » judgements to consumers and wine writers!

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Foremouth Volume: main compounds involved Ethanol: + (up to 14%vol) Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria & oak: + Sugar: + Acids, salts: + (until a certain level and according to other elements) Glycérol ? (a myth… just a short sweet peak in the mid-palate and a higher dryness in the finish) Volatile compounds with ripe, sweet smell: + ( the portion of those compounds that stays in solution in the wine has a smooth impact on the mouth mucosis). Sulphur off-flavours: - ( the portion of these compounds that stays in solution in the wine has an agressive and « cold » impact to the mouth mucosis). Ethanol: + (up to 14%vol) Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria & oak: + Sugar: + Acids, salts: + (until a certain level and according to other elements) Glycérol ? (a myth… just a short sweet peak in the mid-palate and a higher dryness in the finish) Volatile compounds with ripe, sweet smell: + ( the portion of those compounds that stays in solution in the wine has a smooth impact on the mouth mucosis). Sulphur off-flavours: - ( the portion of these compounds that stays in solution in the wine has an agressive and « cold » impact to the mouth mucosis).

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Foremouth Volume: sensory interferences Influence of all the other descriptors: –A physiological influence (the sensation step of ASDQ): for example, a high acidity interferes during the measurement of the Foremouth Volume, usually lowering the sensation (of what we perceive) –A psychological (the translation step of ASDQ): for example, herbaceous mouth aromas pushes to lower the Volume mark, even when the sensation was the same General trend: Foremouth Volume and Bitterness have a negative correlation (when Volume is high, generally bitterness is low) Influence of all the other descriptors: –A physiological influence (the sensation step of ASDQ): for example, a high acidity interferes during the measurement of the Foremouth Volume, usually lowering the sensation (of what we perceive) –A psychological (the translation step of ASDQ): for example, herbaceous mouth aromas pushes to lower the Volume mark, even when the sensation was the same General trend: Foremouth Volume and Bitterness have a negative correlation (when Volume is high, generally bitterness is low)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Acidity: main compounds involved Acids: tartaric, malic, lactic, succinic (+) Sugar : - - Tannins (+ or -, depending on their « quality ») Certain volatile compounds (those that give sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas) : + (physiological and psychological reasons) Certain volatile compounds (those that give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: - Acids: tartaric, malic, lactic, succinic (+) Sugar : - - Tannins (+ or -, depending on their « quality ») Certain volatile compounds (those that give sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas) : + (physiological and psychological reasons) Certain volatile compounds (those that give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: -

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Acidity: sensory interferences Influence on all the other mouthfeel descriptors : physiological and psychological reasons + or - correlation with Volume + correlation with Tannic Intensity + correlation with Dryness + correlation with Bitterness Influence on all the other mouthfeel descriptors : physiological and psychological reasons + or - correlation with Volume + correlation with Tannic Intensity + correlation with Dryness + correlation with Bitterness

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Tannic Intensity: main compounds involved Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids: + Sugar : 0 Certain volatile compounds (those that give sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas) : + (physiological and psychological reasons) Certain volatile compounds (those who give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Yeast in suspension (wine just stirred): + Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: - Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids: + Sugar : 0 Certain volatile compounds (those that give sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas) : + (physiological and psychological reasons) Certain volatile compounds (those who give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Yeast in suspension (wine just stirred): + Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: -

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Tannic Intensity: sensory interferences Strong influence of Acidity (+), sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Note again: « + » means the intensity evolves in the same way. They are not necessarily interesting attributes Strong influence of Acidity (+), sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Note again: « + » means the intensity evolves in the same way. They are not necessarily interesting attributes

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Astringency: main compounds involved Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids: + Sugar: 0 Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas: + Certain volatile compounds (those that give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Ethanol: - up to 14%vol, + over 14%vol. Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: - Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids: + Sugar: 0 Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas: + Certain volatile compounds (those that give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Ethanol: - up to 14%vol, + over 14%vol. Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: -

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Astringency: sensory interferences Strong influence of Acidity (+), sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Note again: « + » means the intensity evolves in the same way. They are not necessarily interesting attributes Strong influence of Acidity (+), sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Note again: « + » means the intensity evolves in the same way. They are not necessarily interesting attributes

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Dryness: main compounds involved Ethanol: - until 13%vol, + over 13%vol Sugar: 0 Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids, mostly malic and acetic: + Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Certain volatile compounds (those who give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Yeast in suspension (wine just stirred): + Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: - Ethanol: - until 13%vol, + over 13%vol Sugar: 0 Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids, mostly malic and acetic: + Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Certain volatile compounds (those who give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Yeast in suspension (wine just stirred): + Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: -

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Dryness: sensory interferences Strong influence of –Acidity (+), –Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+) Strong influence of –Acidity (+), –Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas (+)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Bitterness: main compounds involved Ethanol: + (amplifies the impact of bitter compounds) Sugar:- Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids (mostly the malic acid) : + Sulphur aromas: ++ Certain volatile compounds (those that give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Yeast in suspension (wine just stirred): + Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: - Ethanol: + (amplifies the impact of bitter compounds) Sugar:- Grape Tannins and Oak Tannins: + Acids (mostly the malic acid) : + Sulphur aromas: ++ Certain volatile compounds (those that give ripe, fruity, spicy aromas) : - (physiological and psychological reasons) Yeast in suspension (wine just stirred): + Polysaccharides from grape, yeast, bacteria or oak: -

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Bitterness: sensory interferences Strong influence of –Acidity: +, –Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas: + Strong influence of –Acidity: +, –Sulphur, chemical and herbaceous aromas: +

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Winemaking challenges Analysis of the situation: –High risks of sulphur aromas produced by the yeast because of low nutrients and high osmotic shock: producing dryness and bitterness sensations –High ethanol enhancing dryness and bitterness Strategy to follow: –Developp and stabilize as much as possible all elements that limit dryness and bitterness: polysaccharides and compounds with ripe aromas –Limit as much as possible the production and stabilization of all agressive (astringency and dryness) and bitter compounds Explore all possibilities and make consistent choices throughout the process Analysis of the situation: –High risks of sulphur aromas produced by the yeast because of low nutrients and high osmotic shock: producing dryness and bitterness sensations –High ethanol enhancing dryness and bitterness Strategy to follow: –Developp and stabilize as much as possible all elements that limit dryness and bitterness: polysaccharides and compounds with ripe aromas –Limit as much as possible the production and stabilization of all agressive (astringency and dryness) and bitter compounds Explore all possibilities and make consistent choices throughout the process

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Ripening, Enzymes, Yeast, Nutrients and Cap Management effects on Mouthfeel Ageability

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Chardonnay simplified profiles Complete maturity : –Goals to be reached to achieve return on investment on strong enological potential vineyard blocks. –To elaborate higher end wines with foremouth volume, aromatic complexity, good length. –Ability to be fermented and aged in barrel. Minimum commercial maturity –Goals to be reached for mid range vineyard blocks. –Fruity wines, without agressive mouthfeel. Complete maturity : –Goals to be reached to achieve return on investment on strong enological potential vineyard blocks. –To elaborate higher end wines with foremouth volume, aromatic complexity, good length. –Ability to be fermented and aged in barrel. Minimum commercial maturity –Goals to be reached for mid range vineyard blocks. –Fruity wines, without agressive mouthfeel.

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Chardonnay simplified profiles

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Maceration enzymes: main influences (1) Direct hydrolysis of polysaccharides (pulp and skin): early, greater level of stable macromolecules in the colloidal network, and then more interesting interactions with ripe aromas Early liberation of the sensorically interesting tannins: the hydrophiles ones. In ripe grapes, they are already integrated in a polysaccharide colloidal matrix: early stabilization in a less sensory aggressive form (medium-length chain) Direct hydrolysis of polysaccharides (pulp and skin): early, greater level of stable macromolecules in the colloidal network, and then more interesting interactions with ripe aromas Early liberation of the sensorically interesting tannins: the hydrophiles ones. In ripe grapes, they are already integrated in a polysaccharide colloidal matrix: early stabilization in a less sensory aggressive form (medium-length chain)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Maceration enzymes main impacts (2) Direct action on limiting sulphur off- flavour production during fermentation: a clear experimental trend (Why? Earlier yeast access to certain nutrients? Early interaction between sulphur compounds and grape polysaccharides?) Indirect action on sulphur off-flavours and herbaceous aromas: easier and more efficient racking directly after maceration, with good and early elimination of heavy ‘vegetal’ lees Direct action on limiting sulphur off- flavour production during fermentation: a clear experimental trend (Why? Earlier yeast access to certain nutrients? Early interaction between sulphur compounds and grape polysaccharides?) Indirect action on sulphur off-flavours and herbaceous aromas: easier and more efficient racking directly after maceration, with good and early elimination of heavy ‘vegetal’ lees

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 So, logically … considering ICV descriptors chemical background

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Effects of maceration enzymes on mouthfeel profiles in reds. ICV Guideline based on 15 years experimentation and experience No Maceration Enzymes Maceration Enzymes + cleaner aromas & more stable colour

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Yeast main possible impacts: selected enological yeast variability (1) Better resistance to juice stress (high sugar, very low nutrients, high ethanol) –Less production of sulphur compounds –Less production of VA –Less space left for Brettanomyces and C o developpment at the end of fermentation Better answer to modern demands –Less SO 2 production, giving a better sequence of malolactic directly after alcoholic fermentation Better resistance to juice stress (high sugar, very low nutrients, high ethanol) –Less production of sulphur compounds –Less production of VA –Less space left for Brettanomyces and C o developpment at the end of fermentation Better answer to modern demands –Less SO 2 production, giving a better sequence of malolactic directly after alcoholic fermentation

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Yeast main possible impacts: selected enological yeast variability (2) More mannoprotein produced during active fermentation and during aging with light lees: –Earlier development of a stable wine colloidal network (polysaccharides + pigments + tannins) –More and early interactions with ripe aroma compounds from the grapes and from the yeast (more stable and sweeter aromatic expression) –Better sensory integration of very high ethanol concentration More mannoprotein produced during active fermentation and during aging with light lees: –Earlier development of a stable wine colloidal network (polysaccharides + pigments + tannins) –More and early interactions with ripe aroma compounds from the grapes and from the yeast (more stable and sweeter aromatic expression) –Better sensory integration of very high ethanol concentration

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 So, logically … considering ICV descriptors chemical background

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Possible trends between selected yeast in reds. ICV guideline based on 20 years of experiments and experience 70’s yeast selection made on basic parameters Selection made to achieve today’s Ultra- Premium wine conformity + richer, cleaner aromas & more stable colour + limiting Atypical Aging in whites

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Yeast Nutrients possible impacts : nutrients containing inactivated yeast Better complete nutrient and yeast membrane status: –Less production of sulphur compounds (because there is no enhancement of amino acid starvation in nitrogen- depleted juices : the opposite of the situation when only ammonia salts are added) –Less production of VA Release of yeast mannoproteins: –Balance the chemical aromas and dryness due to the assimilation of ammonia salts –Better sensory integration of very high ethanol concentrations Better complete nutrient and yeast membrane status: –Less production of sulphur compounds (because there is no enhancement of amino acid starvation in nitrogen- depleted juices : the opposite of the situation when only ammonia salts are added) –Less production of VA Release of yeast mannoproteins: –Balance the chemical aromas and dryness due to the assimilation of ammonia salts –Better sensory integration of very high ethanol concentrations

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 So, logically … considering ICV descriptors chemical background

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Effects of Yeast Nutrients on Mouthfeel profiles in reds. ICV guideline based on 10 years of experiments and experience DAP additions Fermaid additions + riper, cleaner aromas

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 The Délestage: complete procedure with key-point details

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Délestage. Preparation Délestage can be started as soon as the cap is formed. Délestage is also nteresting during cold soak (with little air addition)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 First tank is completely drained. An open jet in a bucket allows a true juice oxygenation : 2 to 4 mg/liter dissolved oxygen Some other systems can give a similar efficiency in adding dissolved oxygen           Délestage. Step #1 Notes: 1= yeast at the bottom of the tank 2= fermenting juice not in contact with the pomace 3= pigment and tannins concentrated juice below the pomace : low extraction, low stabilization 4= juice bathing the pomace 5= emerged pomace : no juice contact Notes: 1= yeast at the bottom of the tank 2= fermenting juice not in contact with the pomace 3= pigment and tannins concentrated juice below the pomace : low extraction, low stabilization 4= juice bathing the pomace 5= emerged pomace : no juice contact

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 CO 2             Délestage. Step #1 (cont.) Complete draining of the first tank is a key point of délestage. The most concentrated juice (the juice just below the cap) is renewed and oxygenated. A pumping over does not renew this juice. A punching down renews it, but does not oxygenate it. Complete draining of the first tank is a key point of délestage. The most concentrated juice (the juice just below the cap) is renewed and oxygenated. A pumping over does not renew this juice. A punching down renews it, but does not oxygenate it.

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Complete draining of the cap achieves the diffusion goals : extracts the most interesting grape macromolecules. Complete aeration brings stabilisation, tannin « coating / enrobage » and sulfur off-flavor management           Délestage. Step #2

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 The return of the juice is done with high flow and low pressure (flooding), to avoid mechanical action on the cap. It is not necessary to look for a complete cap bathing Délestage. Step #3

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 When the cap stays together, it percolates through the juice or the wine. In other situations, it « melts » in the juice giving also excellent juice / cap exchanges, without violent extractions Délestage. Step #4

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Early Délestage main impacts (1) More liberation of grape polysaccharides (pulp and skin): early and higher level of stable macromolecules in the colloidal network, and also greater interaction with ripe aromas Early and intense liberation of the most sensorically interesting tannins: the hydrophilic ones. In ripe grapes, they are already integrated in a polysaccharide colloidal matrix: early stabilization in less sensory agressive forms (medium length chain) More liberation of grape polysaccharides (pulp and skin): early and higher level of stable macromolecules in the colloidal network, and also greater interaction with ripe aromas Early and intense liberation of the most sensorically interesting tannins: the hydrophilic ones. In ripe grapes, they are already integrated in a polysaccharide colloidal matrix: early stabilization in less sensory agressive forms (medium length chain)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Early Délestage main impacts (2) Direct action on limiting sulphur off- flavour production during fermentation: complete yeast stirring, oxygen available for all yeast, physical stripping of early production of H 2 S

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 So, logically … considering ICV descriptors chemical background

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Effects of Délestage on Mouthfeel profiles in mediterranean reds. ICV Guideline based on 10 years experimentation and experience Only pumping over, 15 days maceration 7 Délestages during a 15 days maceration + riper, cleaner aromas & more stable colour (with the same analytical amount of polyphenols)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Some considerations on Ageability

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Common sense statements A well positioned wine answers its segment standards as soon as released : a minimum drinkability. The « good to drink starting » is an ultra small niche position. A well positioned wine answers its segment standards as soon as released : a minimum drinkability. The « good to drink starting » is an ultra small niche position.

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Common sense statements (2) Ageability is a segmented concept : mid priced wine from rather high yield vines : –get the maximum quality attributes at release –keep a certain quality level through the whole shelf life high priced wine from highly concentrated grapes –get an acceptable level of drinkability at release –develop positive attributes through time Ageability is a segmented concept : mid priced wine from rather high yield vines : –get the maximum quality attributes at release –keep a certain quality level through the whole shelf life high priced wine from highly concentrated grapes –get an acceptable level of drinkability at release –develop positive attributes through time

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Sulphur compounds and macromolecules : technical key points for ageability

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Sulphur compounds Always interfering with the perception of fruit characters : aromas and flavors Sulphur off-flavors are forever ! Always changing but still there « Reduction » never preserves your wine from oxidation and too quick aging. Big sensory synergy with Atypical Aging Always interfering with the perception of fruit characters : aromas and flavors Sulphur off-flavors are forever ! Always changing but still there « Reduction » never preserves your wine from oxidation and too quick aging. Big sensory synergy with Atypical Aging

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Macromolecules Mostly polysaccharides –From grapes –From yeast (while living and during aging on lees) –From bacteria Some are very chemicaly stable : RGII, mannoproteins, glucans. Participating in interactions (non classical chemical bindings) with many important compounds. Starting in the grape : ultimate hypothesis for « tannin ripening in the grape » Mostly polysaccharides –From grapes –From yeast (while living and during aging on lees) –From bacteria Some are very chemicaly stable : RGII, mannoproteins, glucans. Participating in interactions (non classical chemical bindings) with many important compounds. Starting in the grape : ultimate hypothesis for « tannin ripening in the grape »

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Some winemaking trends to get ageability (1) The sources of grape polysaccharides : –First : ripe pulp –Second : ripe skin –Seeds ? Get grape and yeast polysaccharides in the juice before or while reactive compounds are extracted and may react too much. The goal : to avoid excessive polymerization of tannins. –Enological enzymes on fresh grapes –Diffusion with little alcohol in reds –Avoid mechanical extraction : favour diffusion of easy to diffuse polysaccharides The sources of grape polysaccharides : –First : ripe pulp –Second : ripe skin –Seeds ? Get grape and yeast polysaccharides in the juice before or while reactive compounds are extracted and may react too much. The goal : to avoid excessive polymerization of tannins. –Enological enzymes on fresh grapes –Diffusion with little alcohol in reds –Avoid mechanical extraction : favour diffusion of easy to diffuse polysaccharides

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 Some winemaking trends to get ageability (2) Take polysaccharides from yeast as much as possible –While living = choose the right strains –While dead = stirring. Start during active fermentation. Note : Some strains do not bring interesting « ageability » polysaccharides Take polysaccharides from MLB. To keep fruit : better effect than some grams of malic acid. Better prevention of AA (atypical aging) Take polysaccharides from yeast as much as possible –While living = choose the right strains –While dead = stirring. Start during active fermentation. Note : Some strains do not bring interesting « ageability » polysaccharides Take polysaccharides from MLB. To keep fruit : better effect than some grams of malic acid. Better prevention of AA (atypical aging)

VIRGINIA Mouthfeel Meeting, July 15 th 2003 That’s all folks...