What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine? Ask Decanter
WEBSep 17, 2021 · Sur lie ageing is when wine is kept in contact with its lees during the ageing process. Although it may sound odd, this method of ageing can actually provide a handful of added benefits to the wines which use it, as long as the process is done carefully.
What Are Wine Lees? (Sur Lie Explained)
WEBRegion: Val do Salnés, Rías Baixas, Spain. Aged on the lees for 5 months. This fruity Albariño offers up white peach, mandarin orange, and honeydew melon flavors, with a rich mid-palate texture and long tingly lean, mineral-driven finish.
Sur Lie Aging Explained - Winemaker's Academy
WEBJun 25, 2018 · Sur Lie Aging Explained. Notice the thin layer of fine lees on the bottom of the barrel. Sur lie aging is the process of allowing a finished wine to continue to sit on the lees in order to extract flavors. Recently we explored …
Portland Maine Tapas Restaurant, Cocktail & Wine Bar | Sur Lie
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What Actually Happens When Wine Ages on Lees?
WEBJun 10, 2022 · Lees aging, also known as sur lie, which is French for “on lees,” is the process of letting white and sparkling wines mature and age on top of spent yeast and other particulate matter. A sedimentary byproduct of fermentation, lees have a milky appearance and smooth consistency.
What is Sur Lie winemaking | Wine Scribes | Learn about battonage
WEBIf you prefer the benefits of a more round mouthfeel, bigger flavor and complexity, you may choose to keep the lees around. Or perhaps, a mixture of the two! Learn about sur lie winemaking, the pros and cons to using battonage techniques and making wine sur lie. Wine Scribes blog.
Sur Lie Aging in Winemaking Explained [Ultimate Guide] - Wine …
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Sur lie aging is an important technique in winemaking because it can enhance the flavor, aroma, and texture of the finished product. The lees contain compounds that can contribute to the wine's flavor profile, including amino acids, fatty acids, and polysaccharides.
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Lees, Sur Lie Aging, and Bâttonage - WineMakerMag.com
WEBSur lie aging simply means that the winemaker has aged their wine on the lees. An important element to sur lie aging is the bâttonage process. This is simply a French term for stirring the wine and in doing so, mixing the lees back into solution.
Sur Lie Aging & Bâttonage - WineMakerMag.com
WEBSur lie aging is known to increase mouthfeel, body, and aromatic complexity, while adding flavors often described as “yeasty” or “nutty” in white wines. It also can help prevent the formulation of sulfur-smelling compounds and provide …