Lalvin 71B® was selected by the Institut National de la recherche Agronomique (INRA) in Narbonne, France. This yeast is known for the production of the so-called ‘vins nouveaux’, primeur or new wines with a tropical fruit character. The persistent aromas result from the production of relatively stable esters and higher alcohols. Lalvin 71B® is also characterised by the partial conversion of malic acids into alcohol and CO2 during fermentation.