Brettanomyces bruxellensis genetic and phenotypic intra-species diversity : consequences on adaptation to red wine and spoilage ability

Brettanomyces bruxellensis est une levure particulièrement redoutée des vinificateurs pour ses capacités d’altération organoleptique des vins. Elle est également associée à de nombreux produits fermentés et présente une importante diversité génétique en lien avec son origine écologique. L’analyse des profils microsatellites d’une collection importante d’individus (1318) d’origines géographiques variées montre une diversité génétique importante parmi les isolats de vin. Elle met notamment en évidence la coexistence d’individus diploïdes et triploïdes dans différentes régions du monde ainsi qu’à l’échelle d’un chai et d’un vin. La présence de certains génotypes dans plusieurs régions à travers le monde suggère la dispersion de cette espèce et une adaptation importante au milieu difficile qu’est le vin.La relation entre diversité génétique, matrice d’origine et traits physiologiques a été explorée. La nature des sucres utilisables pour supporter la croissance ainsi que les capacités de production de phénols volatils sont peu variables entre les souches étudiées, indépendamment de leur niveau de ploïdie ou de leur origine écologique. Néanmoins, les profils de croissance et de production de phénols volatils (vitesses et rendements) varient et traduisent des différences dans l’adaptation des souches au milieu et aux conditions d’oxygénation. Nos données suggèrent notamment une adaptation plus importante des souches triploïdes aux conditions physico-chimiques du vin. D’un point de vue pratique, l’influence de certains facteurs physico-chimiques, tels que les sucres et la température, sur le développement de B. bruxellensis dans les vins a été étudiée. Dans les vins rouges, la composition en sucres résiduels ne peut pas être considérée comme un outil de diagnostic du risque « Brett ». Néanmoins, les variations importantes de température observées dans les chais, jusqu’alors sous-estimées, pourraient expliquer en partie les phénomènes d’altération de vins rouges fréquemment observés au cours du premier été d’élevage en barrique.The yeast species Brettanomyces bruxellensis is the most dreaded wine spoilage microorganism because of its repercussions on wine organoleptic wine alteration. It is also present in numerous fermented beverages and its high genetic diversity is partly associated with its ecological origin. Microsatellite analysis of a large collection of isolates (1318) from various geographical origins shows the species’ high genetic diversity, namely among wine strains. Notably, it highlights the coexistence of diploid and triploid individuals worldwide as well as at the region, winery and wine level. Isolation of some of the genotypes in several wine regions in the world suggests this species’ dispersion as well as the putative adaptation of these individuals to the harsh wine environment.The relationship between genetic diversity, matrix type, and physiological traits was further explored. The type of consumable sugars in relation to growth and phenol volatile production capacities of the studied strains, are independent from the ploidy level or ecological origin of the latter. Nevertheless, growth and phenol volatile production profiles (rates and yields) vary, highlighting differences in strains’ growth capacity in different media and aeration conditions. In particular, our data suggests an important adaptation of triploid strains to wine-type environment. From a practical point of view, influence of physicochemical parameters (such as sugars and temperature) on B. bruxellensis’ development in wine has been investigated. In red wine, residual sugar profiles don’t seem to be a relevant tool to estimate the risk associated with “Brett” spoilage. However, the important temperature variations occurring in wine cellars could be a possible explanation for contamination frequency during the first summer of barrel-ageing

Diversité génétique et phénotypique de l’espèce Brettanomyces bruxellensis : influence sur son potentiel d’altération des vins rouges

The yeast species Brettanomyces bruxellensis is the most dreaded wine spoilage microorganism because of its repercussions on wine organoleptic wine alteration. It is also present in numerous fermented beverages and its high genetic diversity is partly associated with its ecological origin. Microsatellite analysis of a large collection of isolates (1318) from various geographical origins shows the species’ high genetic diversity, namely among wine strains. Notably, it highlights the coexistence of diploid and triploid individuals worldwide as well as at the region, winery and wine level. Isolation of some of the genotypes in several wine regions in the world suggests this species’ dispersion as well as the putative adaptation of these individuals to the harsh wine environment.The relationship between genetic diversity, matrix type, and physiological traits was further explored. The type of consumable sugars in relation to growth and phenol volatile production capacities of the studied strains, are independent from the ploidy level or ecological origin of the latter. Nevertheless, growth and phenol volatile production profiles (rates and yields) vary, highlighting differences in strains’ growth capacity in different media and aeration conditions. In particular, our data suggests an important adaptation of triploid strains to wine-type environment. From a practical point of view, influence of physicochemical parameters (such as sugars and temperature) on B. bruxellensis’ development in wine has been investigated. In red wine, residual sugar profiles don’t seem to be a relevant tool to estimate the risk associated with “Brett” spoilage. However, the important temperature variations occurring in wine cellars could be a possible explanation for contamination frequency during the first summer of barrel-ageing.Brettanomyces bruxellensis est une levure particulièrement redoutée des vinificateurs pour ses capacités d’altération organoleptique des vins. Elle est également associée à de nombreux produits fermentés et présente une importante diversité génétique en lien avec son origine écologique. L’analyse des profils microsatellites d’une collection importante d’individus (1318) d’origines géographiques variées montre une diversité génétique importante parmi les isolats de vin. Elle met notamment en évidence la coexistence d’individus diploïdes et triploïdes dans différentes régions du monde ainsi qu’à l’échelle d’un chai et d’un vin. La présence de certains génotypes dans plusieurs régions à travers le monde suggère la dispersion de cette espèce et une adaptation importante au milieu difficile qu’est le vin.La relation entre diversité génétique, matrice d’origine et traits physiologiques a été explorée. La nature des sucres utilisables pour supporter la croissance ainsi que les capacités de production de phénols volatils sont peu variables entre les souches étudiées, indépendamment de leur niveau de ploïdie ou de leur origine écologique. Néanmoins, les profils de croissance et de production de phénols volatils (vitesses et rendements) varient et traduisent des différences dans l’adaptation des souches au milieu et aux conditions d’oxygénation. Nos données suggèrent notamment une adaptation plus importante des souches triploïdes aux conditions physico-chimiques du vin. D’un point de vue pratique, l’influence de certains facteurs physico-chimiques, tels que les sucres et la température, sur le développement de B. bruxellensis dans les vins a été étudiée. Dans les vins rouges, la composition en sucres résiduels ne peut pas être considérée comme un outil de diagnostic du risque « Brett ». Néanmoins, les variations importantes de température observées dans les chais, jusqu’alors sous-estimées, pourraient expliquer en partie les phénomènes d’altération de vins rouges fréquemment observés au cours du premier été d’élevage en barrique

Brettanomyces bruxellensis genetic and phenotypic intra-species diversity : consequences on adaptation to red wine and spoilage ability

Brettanomyces bruxellensis est une levure particulièrement redoutée des vinificateurs pour ses capacités d’altération organoleptique des vins. Elle est également associée à de nombreux produits fermentés et présente une importante diversité génétique en lien avec son origine écologique. L’analyse des profils microsatellites d’une collection importante d’individus (1318) d’origines géographiques variées montre une diversité génétique importante parmi les isolats de vin. Elle met notamment en évidence la coexistence d’individus diploïdes et triploïdes dans différentes régions du monde ainsi qu’à l’échelle d’un chai et d’un vin. La présence de certains génotypes dans plusieurs régions à travers le monde suggère la dispersion de cette espèce et une adaptation importante au milieu difficile qu’est le vin.La relation entre diversité génétique, matrice d’origine et traits physiologiques a été explorée. La nature des sucres utilisables pour supporter la croissance ainsi que les capacités de production de phénols volatils sont peu variables entre les souches étudiées, indépendamment de leur niveau de ploïdie ou de leur origine écologique. Néanmoins, les profils de croissance et de production de phénols volatils (vitesses et rendements) varient et traduisent des différences dans l’adaptation des souches au milieu et aux conditions d’oxygénation. Nos données suggèrent notamment une adaptation plus importante des souches triploïdes aux conditions physico-chimiques du vin. D’un point de vue pratique, l’influence de certains facteurs physico-chimiques, tels que les sucres et la température, sur le développement de B. bruxellensis dans les vins a été étudiée. Dans les vins rouges, la composition en sucres résiduels ne peut pas être considérée comme un outil de diagnostic du risque « Brett ». Néanmoins, les variations importantes de température observées dans les chais, jusqu’alors sous-estimées, pourraient expliquer en partie les phénomènes d’altération de vins rouges fréquemment observés au cours du premier été d’élevage en barrique.The yeast species Brettanomyces bruxellensis is the most dreaded wine spoilage microorganism because of its repercussions on wine organoleptic wine alteration. It is also present in numerous fermented beverages and its high genetic diversity is partly associated with its ecological origin. Microsatellite analysis of a large collection of isolates (1318) from various geographical origins shows the species’ high genetic diversity, namely among wine strains. Notably, it highlights the coexistence of diploid and triploid individuals worldwide as well as at the region, winery and wine level. Isolation of some of the genotypes in several wine regions in the world suggests this species’ dispersion as well as the putative adaptation of these individuals to the harsh wine environment.The relationship between genetic diversity, matrix type, and physiological traits was further explored. The type of consumable sugars in relation to growth and phenol volatile production capacities of the studied strains, are independent from the ploidy level or ecological origin of the latter. Nevertheless, growth and phenol volatile production profiles (rates and yields) vary, highlighting differences in strains’ growth capacity in different media and aeration conditions. In particular, our data suggests an important adaptation of triploid strains to wine-type environment. From a practical point of view, influence of physicochemical parameters (such as sugars and temperature) on B. bruxellensis’ development in wine has been investigated. In red wine, residual sugar profiles don’t seem to be a relevant tool to estimate the risk associated with “Brett” spoilage. However, the important temperature variations occurring in wine cellars could be a possible explanation for contamination frequency during the first summer of barrel-ageing

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Phylogenomic relationship between the strains studied according to dendrogram reconstruction by ANIm. The major genetic groups are indicated (Branch A, B or C). Strains coming from the same type of wine (Champagne, cider) are indicated when they form a single cluster. Adapted from [23]. (PPTX 66 kb

Am. j. enol. vitic.

Brettanomyces bruxellensis is a spoilage yeast particularly dreaded in red wines, where it produces volatile phenols with sensory properties that lead to wine spoilage. The development of this yeast often occurs during wine aging, especially during the summer. We show that in the Bordeaux region, the temperatures of some cellars rise significantly in July, August, and September. This greatly increases the growth rate of B. bruxellensis strains in both permissive and more unfavorable wines. Therefore, although temperature does not affect the specific formation rate of ethyl phenol, raising the wine temperature from 2 to 6 degrees C makes volatile phenols appear both earlier and faster, regardless of the wine or the yeast strain present. Closer control of active yeast populations and closer monitoring of aging wines is thus essential in the summer, particularly in cellars with poor temperature regulation

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Carbohydrate composition of red wines during early aging and incidence on spoilage by Brettanomyces bruxellensis.

Wine is generally considered as hostile medium in which spoilage microbes have to manage with many abiotic factors among which low nutrient content. Wines elaborated in 8 wineries were sampled during the first summer of aging over two consecutive vintages, and analysed for carbohydrate composition. This revealed the systematic presence of many carbohydrates including those useful for the spoilage yeast Brettanomyces bruxellensis. However, during the first summer of aging, the changes in wine carbohydrate composition were low and it was difficult to assess how much carbohydrate composition contributed to wine spoilage by B. bruxellensis. Subsequent laboratory experiments in inoculated wines showed that the sugars preferentially consumed in wine by the spoilage yeast are d-glucose, d-fructose, and trehalose, whatever the yeast strain considered. The addition of these sugars to red wines accelerates the yeast growth and the volatile phenols formation. Although probably not the only promoting factor, the presence of high amounts of metabolisable sugars thus really increases the risk of "brett" spoilage

Food microbiol.

Brettanomyces bruxellensis is a yeast species found in many fermented matrices. A high level of genetic diversity prevails in this species and was recently connected with tolerance to sulfur dioxide, the main preservative used in wine. We therefore examine other phenotypes that may modulate the ability of the species to spoil wine, in a selection of representative strains. The species shows a fairly high homogeneity with respect to the carbohydrates that can support growth, but more diverse behaviors regarding tolerance to low pH or ethanol. Thought no clear link can be drawn with genotype, some strains appear more tolerant than the others, mainly in the AWRI1499 like genetic group. Volatile phenol production is ubiquitous within the species, independent from yeast growth profile and not affected by the nature of the growth substrate. The specific production. n rate of volatile phenol production raises in case of increased aeration. It is little affected by pH decrease until 3.0 or by ethanol concentration increase up to 12% vol, but it decreased in case of increased constraint (pH < 3.0, Ethanol ≥14% vol) or combination of constraints. All the strain studied have thus the ability to spoil wine but some outstanding dangerous strains can even spoil the wine with high level of constrainst

PLoS One

Brettanomyces bruxellensis is the main wine spoiler yeast all over the world, yet the structure of the populations associated with winemaking remains elusive. In this work, we considered 1411 wine isolates from 21 countries that were genotyped using twelve microsatellite markers. We confirmed that B. bruxellensis isolates from wine environments show high genetic diversity, with 58 and 42% of putative triploid and diploid individuals respectively distributed in 5 main genetic groups. The distribution in the genetic groups varied greatly depending on the country and/or the wine-producing region. However, the two possible triploid wine groups showing sulfite resistance/tolerance were identified in almost all regions/countries. Genetically identical isolates were also identified. The analysis of these clone groups revealed that a given genotype could be isolated repeatedly in the same winery over decades, demonstrating unsuspected persistence ability. Besides cellar residency, a great geographic dispersal was also evidenced, with some genotypes isolated in wines from different continents. Finally, the study of old isolates and/or isolates from old vintages revealed that only the diploid groups were identified prior 1990 vintages. The putative triploid groups were identified in subsequent vintages, and their proportion has increased steadily these last decades, suggesting adaptation to winemaking practices such as sulfite use. A possible evolutionary scenario explaining these results is discussed