Autolysis of yeasts
Breakdown of dead yeast cells (or lees). Autolysis increases the chances of wine diseases. Therefore, aging “sur lie” is undesirable for most wines with the exception of sparkling wines and Muscadet.
Breakdown of dead yeast cells (or lees). Autolysis increases the chances of wine diseases. Therefore, aging “sur lie” is undesirable for most wines with the exception of sparkling wines and Muscadet.