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| 30.6.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 230/221 |
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30.6.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 230/221

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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2023/C 230/18)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Pays d’Hérault’

PGI-FR-A1370-AM02

Date de communication: 5 April 2023

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Organoleptic description of the wines

Chapter I, Section 3.3 of the product specification for the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ protected geographical indication (PGI) has been amended to supplement the organoleptic description of the wines.

In the single document, the section ‘Description of the wine(s)’ has been supplemented.

2.   Geographical area of the additional designation ‘Colline de la Moure’

Chapter I, Section 4.1 (Geographical area) of the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI product specification has been amended to delete the municipality of Celleneuve from the list of municipalities where grapes may be harvested for the additional geographical unit ‘Colline de la Moure’.

This amendment is an update that does not affect the geographical area and has no impact on the single document.

3.   Area in immediate proximity

Chapter I, Section 4.2 (Area in proximity) of the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI product specification has been amended. The list of municipalities making up the area in immediate proximity has been updated, without any changes, in accordance with the 2021 official geographic code.

This editorial amendment allows the geographical area to be identified with reference to the 2021 version of the official geographic code, which is updated by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), giving the demarcation of the geographical area legal certainty.

The ‘Further conditions – Area in immediate proximity’ section of the single document has been updated.

4.   Vine varieties

Chapter I, Section 5 (Vine varieties) of the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI product specification has been amended. The list of varieties selected for the production of ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI has been amended as follows:

| — | Introduction of 17 varieties considered to be ‘resistant’ to vine diseases: |
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Introduction of 17 varieties considered to be ‘resistant’ to vine diseases:

Artaban N, Bronner B, Cabernet Blanc B, Cabernet Cortis N, Floreal B, Johanniter B, Monarch N, Muscaris B, Pinotin N, Prior N, Saphira B, Sauvignac B, Solaris B, Soreli B, Souvigner Gris B, Vidoc N and Voltis B.

| — | Introduction of 13 varieties with the potential to adapt to climate change: |
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Introduction of 13 varieties with the potential to adapt to climate change:

Agiorgitiko N, Assyrtiko B, Calabrese N, Carricant B, Fiano B, Montepulciano N, Moschofilero Rs, Primitivo N, Roditis Rs, Saperavi N, Touriga Nacional N, Verdejo B and Xinomavro Rs.

| — | Withdrawal of 18 varieties not recorded as being in production: |
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Withdrawal of 18 varieties not recorded as being in production:

Auxerrois B, Baco Blanc B, Clairette Rose Rs, Clarin B, Couderc Noir N, Gamay de Chaudenay N, Jurançon Blanc B, Landal N, Lival N, Maréchal Foch N, Meunier N, Müller-Thurgau B, Muscadelle B, Muscat à petits grains roses Rs, Ravat Blanc B, Rayon d’Or B, Savagnin Rose Rs and Valérien B.

These varieties are resistant to drought and fungal diseases. With similar physiological and oenological properties to the varieties used in the PGI production, they reduce the need for plant protection products. They do not affect the characteristics of the PGI wines.

The ‘Wine grape varieties’ section of the single document has been updated.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Chapter I, Section 7 (Link with the geographical area) of the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI product specification has been amended to enhance the description of the specificity of the geographical area and the specificity of the product.

The ‘Link with the geographical area’ section of the single document has been amended and supplemented.

6.   Labelling

Chapter I, Section 8 (Labelling rules) of the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI product specification has been amended to regulate how the name of the variety Piquepoul and of smaller geographical units is printed on the labelling of the wines. These labelling rules will allow consumers to better i distinguish the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI name from the name of the grape variety and any additional designations, while avoiding the risk that they might confuse the reference to the Piquepoul variety on the labelling of ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI wines with the labelling of ‘Picpoul de Pinet’ PDO wines, which are produced in a production area close nearby.

The ‘Additional conditions – Labelling’ section of the single document has been supplemented.

7.   Inspection body

Chapter III of the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI product specification has been amended to simplify the section on the inspection body. It has been specified that compliance with the specification must be checked on the basis of an approved control plan by a third-party body delegated by the INAO offering guarantees of competence, impartiality and independence.

This simplification does not affect the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Pays d’Hérault

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

The ‘Pays d’Hérault’ protected geographical indication covers still red, rosé and white wines.

Variations in soil and climate, as well as in the grape varieties and wine-making techniques used, mean that a range of characteristic wines are produced.

The wines are above all light and fruity, pleasant to drink and best enjoyed young.

The analytical criteria comply with the limits laid down in EU legislation.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9 |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

1.   Organoleptic description of the wines

The red wines are made mainly from grapes of the Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Marselan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir varieties, either as blends or as single-variety wines. The grapes are harvested at a balanced ripeness to preserve their freshness and fruit, resulting in wines of moderate alcoholic strength which are characterised by a ruby red colour of medium to high intensity, fruity aromas notably of cherry, raspberry or blackberry and of jam, and a mellow and smooth structure in the mouth.

The rosé wines are made from Caladoc, Cinsaut, Syrah, Grenache or Carignan grapes, either as blends or as single-variety wines. In blends with white grape varieties such as Vermentino, Colombard or Grenache Blanc, the wine acquires a characteristic pale colour and gains in freshness and aromatic expression. The grapes are harvested before they become too ripe, and are picked quickly before daybreak to preserve their acidity. The wines are pale pink in colour, with varying tones of salmon pink. They have intense aromas, in a subtle blend of amylic notes, red fruit, blackcurrants and apricot. The wine is crisp and fruity in the mouth, with a pleasing and mouth-watering roundness.

The white wines are made from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Colombard, Marsanne, Muscat à petit grains or Viognier grapes, harvested at night to preserve their acidity and aromas. The wines are golden yellow in colour with varying tints of green, and have characteristic aromas of white fruit, pineapple, passion fruit and citrus fruit, enhanced by amylic notes. In the mouth the wine is characterised by a pleasing freshness, balanced with roundness and fat.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

All wine-making practices used must comply with the requirements laid down in EU legislation and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

5.2.   Maximum yields

| 1. | ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI
  120 hectolitres per hectare |
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1.

‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI

120 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

Grapes used to make ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI wines must be harvested and made into wine in the department of Hérault.

7.   Wine grape varieties

| | Agiorgitiko N |
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Agiorgitiko N

| | Alicante Henri Bouschet N |
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Alicante Henri Bouschet N

| | Alphonse Lavallée N |
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Alphonse Lavallée N

| | Altesse B |
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Altesse B

| | Alvarinho - Albariño |
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Alvarinho - Albariño

| | Aramon N |
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Aramon N

| | Aramon Blanc B |
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Aramon Blanc B

| | Aramon Gris G |
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Aramon Gris G

| | Aranel B |
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Aranel B

| | Arinarnoa N |
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Arinarnoa N

| | Artaban N |
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Artaban N

| | Arvine B - Petite Arvine |
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Arvine B - Petite Arvine

| | Assyrtiko B |
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Assyrtiko B

| | Aubun N - Murescola |
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Aubun N - Murescola

| | Bourboulenc B - Doucillon Blanc |
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Bourboulenc B - Doucillon Blanc

| | Bronner B |
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Bronner B

| | Cabernet Blanc B |
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Cabernet Blanc B

| | Cabernet Cortis N |
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Cabernet Cortis N

| | Cabernet Franc N |
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Cabernet Franc N

| | Cabernet-Sauvignon N |
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Cabernet-Sauvignon N

| | Cabestrel N |
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Cabestrel N

| | Calabrese N |
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Calabrese N

| | Caladoc N |
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Caladoc N

| | Cardinal Rg |
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Cardinal Rg

| | Carignan N |
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Carignan N

| | Carignan Blanc B |
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Carignan Blanc B

| | Carmenère N |
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Carmenère N

| | Carricante |
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Carricante

| | Chambourcin N |
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Chambourcin N

| | Chardonnay B |
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Chardonnay B

| | Chasan B |
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Chasan B

| | Chasselas B |
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Chasselas B

| | Clairette Rose Rs |
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Clairette Rose Rs

| | Chenanson N |
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Chenanson N

| | Chenin B |
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Chenin B

| | Cinsaut N - Cinsault |
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Cinsaut N - Cinsault

| | Clairette B |
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Clairette B

| | Clarin B |
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Clarin B

| | Colombard B |
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Colombard B

| | Cot N - Malbec |
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Cot N - Malbec

| | Counoise N |
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Counoise N

| | Danlas B |
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Danlas B

| | Egiodola N |
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Egiodola N

| | Fer N - Fer Servadou, Braucol, Mansois, Pinenc |
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Fer N - Fer Servadou, Braucol, Mansois, Pinenc

| | Fiano |
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Fiano

| | Floreal B |
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Floreal B

| | Gamay N |
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Gamay N

| | Gewurztraminer Rs |
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Gewurztraminer Rs

| | Grenache N |
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Grenache N

| | Grenache Blanc B |
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Grenache Blanc B

| | Grenache Gris G |
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Grenache Gris G

| | Gros Manseng B |
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Gros Manseng B

| | Johanniter B |
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Johanniter B

| | Listan B - Palomino |
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Listan B - Palomino

| | Lledoner Pelut N |
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Lledoner Pelut N

| | Macabeu B - Macabeo |
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Macabeu B - Macabeo

| | Marsanne B |
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Marsanne B

| | Marselan N |
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Marselan N

| | Mauzac B |
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Mauzac B

| | Merlot N |
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Merlot N

| | Monarch N |
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Monarch N

| | Mondeuse N |
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Mondeuse N

| | Montepulciano |
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Montepulciano

| | Morrastel N - Minustellu, Graciano |
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Morrastel N - Minustellu, Graciano

| | Moschofilero Rs |
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Moschofilero Rs

| | Mourvèdre N - Monastrell |
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Mourvèdre N - Monastrell

| | Muscardin N |
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Muscardin N

| | Muscaris B |
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Muscaris B

| | Muscat d’Alexandrie B - Muscat, Moscato |
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Muscat d’Alexandrie B - Muscat, Moscato

| | Muscat de Hambourg N - Muscat, Moscato |
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Muscat de Hambourg N - Muscat, Moscato

| | Muscat à petits grains blancs B - Muscat, Moscato |
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Muscat à petits grains blancs B - Muscat, Moscato

| | Muscat à petits grains roses Rs - Muscat, Moscato |
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Muscat à petits grains roses Rs - Muscat, Moscato

| | Nielluccio N - Nielluciu |
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Nielluccio N - Nielluciu

| | Négrette N |
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Négrette N

| | Parrellada B |
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Parrellada B

| | Petit Manseng B |
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Petit Manseng B

| | Petit Verdot N |
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Petit Verdot N

| | Picardan B - Araignan |
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Picardan B - Araignan

| | Pinot Gris G |
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Pinot Gris G

| | Pinot Noir N |
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Pinot Noir N

| | Pinotin N |
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Pinotin N

| | Piquepoul Blanc B |
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Piquepoul Blanc B

| | Piquepoul Gris G |
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Piquepoul Gris G

| | Piquepoul Noir N |
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Piquepoul Noir N

| | Plant Droit N - Espanenc |
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Plant Droit N - Espanenc

| | Portan N |
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Portan N

| | Primitivo N - Zinfandel |
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Primitivo N - Zinfandel

| | Prior N |
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Prior N

| | Riesling B |
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Riesling B

| | Rivairenc N - Aspiran Noir |
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Rivairenc N - Aspiran Noir

| | Rivairenc blanc B - Aspiran Blanc |
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Rivairenc blanc B - Aspiran Blanc

| | Roditis Rs |
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Roditis Rs

| | Roussanne B |
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Roussanne B

| | Rubilande Rs |
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Rubilande Rs

| | Saperavi N |
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Saperavi N

| | Saphira B |
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Saphira B

| | Sauvignac |
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Sauvignac

| | Sauvignon B - Sauvignon Blanc |
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Sauvignon B - Sauvignon Blanc

| | Sauvignon Gris G - Fié Gris |
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Sauvignon Gris G - Fié Gris

| | Sciaccarello N |
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Sciaccarello N

| | Semillon B |
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Semillon B

| | Servant B |
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Servant B

| | Seyval B |
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Seyval B

| | Solaris B |
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Solaris B

| | Soreli B |
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Soreli B

| | Souvignier Gris Rs |
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Souvignier Gris Rs

| | Sylvaner B |
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Sylvaner B

| | Syrah N - Shiraz |
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Syrah N - Shiraz

| | Tannat N |
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Tannat N

| | Tempranillo N |
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Tempranillo N

| | Terret Blanc B |
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Terret Blanc B

| | Terret Gris G |
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Terret Gris G

| | Terret Noir N |
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Terret Noir N

| | Touriga Nacional N |
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Touriga Nacional N

| | Ugni Blanc B |
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Ugni Blanc B

| | Verdejo B |
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Verdejo B

| | Verdelho B |
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Verdelho B

| | Vermentino B - Rolle |
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Vermentino B - Rolle

| | Vidoc N |
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Vidoc N

| | Villard Blanc B |
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Villard Blanc B

| | Villard Noir N |
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Villard Noir N

| | Viognier B |
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Viognier B

| | Voltis B |
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Voltis B

| | Xinomavro N |
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Xinomavro N

8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Located in the south of France, on the Mediterranean coast, the department of Hérault has many different types of soil according to location, the most representative being the acidic shales of the hilltops along the edge of the Cévennes, the hard limestone of the causses (limestone plateaus), the chalky soils of the wine-growing plateaus and plains, the rocky alluvial terraces of Villafranchian origin deposited by rivers (the Rhône, Vidourle, Hérault and Orb) at the beginning of the Quaternary, and marl, sandstone and basalt of volcanic origin at the southern end of the Chaîne des Puys mountain range.

The Hérault area, with the river of the same name running through it, forms a vast amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean from the mountains of the Cévennes and Montagne Noire up to the coastal lagoons. Vines are grown at various altitudes, from sea level on the shores of the Mediterranean and the ponds up to an altitude of almost 400 m in the foothills of the Cévennes and the Montagne Noire in the Massif Central. The land is intersected by large valleys where the Hérault and Orb rivers once shaped the landscape, carving out canyons and valleys bordered by mountains, clearing limestone or volcanic plateaus, and modelling the characteristic hills known as puechs, often around ancient sea reefs, now covered by pine trees.

The entire wine-growing area is influenced by the Mediterranean climate, which is particularly favourable to growing vines. It is characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters, with two rainy periods in autumn and spring.

Owing to the varying landscape the region has extraordinary climate variation, with numerous microclimates.

Rainfall increases with altitude and distance from the sea, from 500 mm to nearly 1 000 mm in the foothills. The sea wind moderates any weather extremes across the coastal area, in particular during the ripening period of the grapes. In the autumn it may also bring heavy rainfall, a phenomenon known as a Cévenel episode. Here the famous Mistral and Tramontane winds meet, further nuancing the climate conditions depending on the vineyards’ exposure. These dry, cold winds create conditions that help fend off diseases and limit the vines’ access to water. Vines are particularly well adapted to these extreme conditions, which are characteristic of Mediterranean climates.

8.2.   Specificity of the product

As a region particularly well suited to winegrowing, Hérault saw the first vineyards in western Europe, with the establishment of Phocaean (Agde, around 600 AD) and Phoenician trading posts, several centuries before the Roman conquest. The vineyards were destroyed several times in their history but were always rebuilt, in particular during the Middle Ages thanks to a dense network of abbeys.

In 1709, at the peak of the Little Ice Age, France experienced the coldest winter in its recent history and vineyards across the country were destroyed by frost, except those on the Mediterranean coast. By royal order of Louis XIV, at the end of his reign, those vines provided rootstocks for the replanting of vineyards destroyed by frost in other French wine-growing regions.

In the 19th century the Bas Languedoc region, and more specifically the Hérault department, became almost entirely dedicated to viticulture. With the development of the railway, the region became more outward-looking and viticulture expanded alongside major technological and economic developments. The quality of the wines improved in stages over the history of the vineyards in response to changing patterns of consumption.

In 1964, the term vin de canton (canton wine) was legally and precisely defined, with reference to an administrative area of production (the canton) with certain characteristics in terms of soil, climate and even history. It was at this stage that wines from Hérault were specifically recognised within the national wine market organisation. These vins de canton then became vins de pays (local wines) under a decree of 1968, which set out specific production criteria for each of the wines to ensure a high level of quality.

The ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI covers red, white and rosé wines, with a majority of reds (50 % of production), a clear rising trend for rosés and also some whites. ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI wines are typically blends of the region’s traditional grape varieties, including Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Thanks to the planting of vine varieties from other French wine regions, such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay, a more varied range of wines – including of the single-variety type – can be produced while maintaining the quality for which ‘Pays d’Hérault’ wines are known. Under the influence of the hot, dry Mediterranean climate, grapes generally become fully ripe in all areas, irrespective of the grape variety. These ripening conditions and the resulting production yields, adapted to the limestone plains and plateaus where the vines are mainly grown, justify the maximum grape yields provided for in the product specification, in particular for high-yield grape varieties such as Grenache or Carignan. Together, these conditions also lead to relatively early harvests. The wines produced are therefore characterised by fruity aromas that are always present, although their intensity and nature vary depending on the grape varieties and wine-making methods used. For the red wines, the methods of extraction produce smooth structures with ripe and soft tannins. For the white and rosé wines, they lead to an excellent balance and preserve the wine’s freshness and fruitiness. The wines are mainly intended to be consumed young.

Some 900 000 hectolitres of ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI wine is produced annually across the department of Hérault and is then widely distributed throughout France.

8.3.   Causal link between the specificity of the geographical area and the specificity of the product

The development and economic viability of the region’s wine-growing sector is, and always has been, closely linked to its soil and climate and the interaction between them, in an environment highly favourable to growing vines. Vine cultivation and wine production are thus a mainstay of three quarters of Hérault’s rural villages. At the heart of this historic and extensive wine-growing area, the expertise developed around the art of cultivating vines and producing wine led to the establishment of a significant network of scientific and technical research centres dedicated to the sector, including internationally renowned technology hubs such as Béziers and Montpellier (nine Joint University Research Units and the Institute for Higher Education in Vine and Wine Sciences (Institut des Hautes Etudes de la Vigne et du Vin)). In turn, the research carried out and the network of innovative companies have given a boost to ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI wines.

For over 40 years, the winegrowers’ expertise, the planting of vine varieties from other wine-growing regions alongside the traditional varieties, the development of a sector of traders and commercial operators and the establishment of research and promotion structures have helped adapt the quality of the wines to the changing market. As a result, the wines have a sensory and aromatic profile that is easily appreciated by consumers, and the wines are sought after in particular by tourists visiting the region. Together these factors have helped sustain the reputation of Hérault as a wine-growing region with a history spanning centuries, and of the wines marketed under the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ designation.

This reputation is also celebrated through international commercial events organised at regional level (SITEVI, VINISUD), and through festivals and events organised in several towns, at a pace reflecting the vine cultivation and wine production cycle. These events create a community spirit and strengthen social cohesion, while also promoting tourism in this Mediterranean region. In the context of restructuring vineyards, winegrowers have taken measures to improve and promote the region’s vineyard landscape architecture and stimulate wine tourism, which in turn helps boost the reputation of ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI.

9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Additional labelling information

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI may be supplemented by the name of one or more grape varieties.

The ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI may be supplemented by the term Primeur or Nouveau.

The ‘Pays d’Hérault’ PGI may be supplemented by the name of the following smaller geographical units, on the conditions set out in the product specification:

| — | Bérange |
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Bérange

| — | Bénovie |
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Bénovie

| — | Pays de Bessan |
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Pays de Bessan

| — | Cassan |
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Cassan

| — | Pays de Caux |
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Pays de Caux

| — | Cessenon |
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Cessenon

| — | Collines de la Moure |
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Collines de la Moure

| — | Coteaux de Bessilles |
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Coteaux de Bessilles

| — | Coteaux de Fontcaude |
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Coteaux de Fontcaude

| — | Coteaux de Laurens |
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Coteaux de Laurens

| — | Coteaux de Murviel |
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Coteaux de Murviel

| — | Coteaux de Salagou |
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Coteaux de Salagou

| — | Côtes du Brian |
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Côtes du Brian

| — | Côtes du Ceressou |
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Côtes du Ceressou

| — | Mont Baudile |
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Mont Baudile

| — | Monts de la Grage. |
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Monts de la Grage.

The European Union PGI logo must appear on the label if the words indication géographique protégée (protected geographical indication) are replaced by the traditional term Vin de pays.

The name of the grape variety Piquepoul must be printed directly below the name of the protected geographical indication ‘Pays d’Hérault’. The size of the letters must not be larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of those forming the name of the protected geographical indication.

The size of the letters forming the name of a smaller geographical unit as listed in section 2 or 4.1 of the product specification must not be larger, either in height or in width, than those forming the name of the protected geographical indication ‘Pays d’Hérault’.

The area in immediate proximity defined by derogation for making and developing wines eligible to bear the ‘Pays d’Hérault’ protected geographical indication comprises the following municipalities, which may be supplemented by the name of a smaller geographical unit as referred to in section 2, in accordance with the official geographic code for 2021:

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Department of Aude:

Aigues-Vives, Airoux, Alairac, Albas, Albières, Alzonne, Aragon, Argeliers, Argens-Minervois, Armissan, Arquettes-en-Val, Arzens, Auriac, Azille, Badens, Bages, Bagnoles, Baraigne, Barbaira, Belflou, Belpech, Berriac, Bizanet, Bize-Minervois, Blomac, Bouilhonnac, Bouisse, Boutenac, Bram, Brousses-et-Villaret, Les Brunels, Cabrespine, Cahuzac, Camplong-d’Aude, Canet, Capendu, Carcassonne, Carlipa, Cascastel-des-Corbières, La Cassaigne, Les Cassés, Castans, Castelnaudary, Castelnau-d’Aude, Caudebronde, Caunes-Minervois, Caunettes-en-Val, Caux-et-Sauzens, Cavanac, Caves, Cazalrenoux, Cazilhac, Cenne-Monestiés, Citou, Comigne, Conilhac-Corbières, Conques-sur-Orbiel, Couffoulens, Coursan, Coustouge, Cruscades, Cucugnan, Cumiès, Cuxac-Cabardès, Cuxac-d’Aude, Davejean, Dernacueillette, Douzens, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Durban-Corbières, Embres-et-Castelmaure, Escales, Fabrezan, Fajac-en-Val, Fajac-la-Relenque, Fanjeaux, Félines-Termenès, Fendeille, Ferrals-les-Corbières, Feuilla, Fitou, Fleury, Floure, Fontcouverte, Fonters-du-Razès, Fontiers-Cabardès, Fontiès-d’Aude, Fontjoncouse, La Force, Fournes-Cabardès, Fraisse-Cabardès, Fraissé-des-Corbières, Gaja-la-Selve, Generville, Ginestas, Gourvieille, Gruissan, Homps, Les Ilhes, Issel, Jonquières, Labastide-d’Anjou, Labastide-en-Val, Labastide-Esparbairenque, Labécède-Lauragais, Lacombe, Lafage, Lagrasse, Lairière, Lanet, La Palme, Laprade, La Redorte, Laroque-de-Fa, Lasbordes, Lastours, Laurabuc, Laurac, Laure-Minervois, Lavalette, Lespinassière, Leuc, Leucate, Lézignan-Corbières, Limousis, La Louvière-Lauragais, Luc-sur-Orbieu, Mailhac, Maisons, Malves-en-Minervois, Marcorignan, Marquein, Marseillette, Les Martys, Mas-Cabardès, Mas-des-Cours, Massac, Mas-Saintes-Puelles, Mayreville, Mayronnes, Mézerville, Miraval-Cabardès, Mirepeisset, Mireval-Lauragais, Molandier, Molleville, Montauriol, Montbrun-des-Corbières, Montclar, Montferrand, Montgaillard, Montirat, Montjoi, Montmaur, Montolieu, Montréal, Montredon-des-Corbières, Montséret, Monze, Moussan, Moussoulens, Mouthoumet, Moux, Narbonne, Névian, Ornaisons, Orsans, Ouveillan, Padern, Palairac, Palaja, Paraza, Payra-sur-l’Hers, Paziols, Pécharic-et-le-Py, Pech-Luna, Pennautier, Pépieux, Pexiora, Peyrefitte-sur-l’Hers, Peyrens, Peyriac-de-Mer, Peyriac-Minervois, Pezens, Plaigne, Plavilla, La Pomarède, Port-la-Nouvelle, Portel-des-Corbières, Pouzols-Minervois, Pradelles-Cabardès, Preixan, Puginier, Puichéric, Quintillan, Raissac-d’Aude, Raissac-sur-Lampy, Ribaute, Ribouisse, Ricaud, Rieux-en-Val, Rieux-Minervois, Roquecourbe-Minervois, Roquefère, Roquefort-des-Corbières, Roubia, Rouffiac-d’Aude, Rouffiac-des-Corbières, Roullens, Rustiques, Saint-Amans, Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, Sainte-Camelle, Saint-Couat-d’Aude, Saint-Denis, Sainte-Eulalie, Saint-Frichoux, Saint-Gaudéric, Saint-Jean-de-Barrou, Saint-Julien-de-Briola, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, Saint-Martin-des-Puits, Saint-Martin-Lalande, Saint-Martin-le-Vieil, Saint-Michel-de-Lanès, Saint-Nazaire-d’Aude, Saint-Papoul, Saint-Paulet, Saint-Pierre-des-Champs, Saint-Sernin, Sainte-Valière, Saissac, Sallèles-Cabardès, Sallèles-d’Aude, Salles-d’Aude, Salles-sur-l’Hers, Salsigne, Salza, Serviès-en-Val, Sigean, Souilhanels, Souilhe, Soulatgé, Soupex, Talairan, Taurize, Termes, Thézan-des-Corbières, La Tourette-Cabardès, Tournissan, Tourouzelle, Trassanel, Trausse, Trèbes, Treilles, Tréville, Tuchan, Val-de-Dagne, Ventenac-Cabardès, Ventenac-en-Minervois, Verdun-en-Lauragais, Vignevieille, Villalier, Villanière, Villardonnel, Villar-en-Val, Villarzel-Cabardès, Villasavary, Villautou, Villedaigne, Villedubert, Villegailhenc, Villegly, Villemagne, Villemoustaussou, Villeneuve-la-Comptal, Villeneuve-les-Corbières, Villeneuve-lès-Montréal, Villeneuve-Minervois, Villepinte, Villerouge-Termenès, Villesèque-des-Corbières, Villesèquelande, Villesiscle, Villespy, Villetritouls and Vinassan.

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Department of Aveyron:

Aguessac, Alrance, Arnac-sur-Dourdou, Ayssènes, Balaguier-sur-Rance, La Bastide-Pradines, La Bastide-Solages, Belmont-sur-Rance, Brasc, Broquiès, Brousse-le-Château, Brusque, Calmels-et-le-Viala, Camarès, Campagnac, La Capelle-Bonance, Castelnau-Pégayrols, La Cavalerie, Le Clapier, Combret, Compeyre, Comprégnac, Cornus, Les Costes-Gozon, Coupiac, La Couvertoirade, Creissels, La Cresse, Curan, Fayet, Fondamente, Gissac, L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac, Lapanouse-de-Cernon, Laval-Roquecezière, Lestrade-et-Thouels, Marnhagues-et-Latour, Martrin, Mélagues, Millau, Montagnol, Montclar, Montfranc, Montjaux, Montlaur, Mostuéjouls, Murasson, Mounes-Prohencoux, Nant, Paulhe, Peux-et-Couffouleux, Peyreleau, Plaisance, Pousthomy, Rebourguil, Rivière-sur-Tarn, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Affrique, Saint-André-de-Vézines, Saint-Beaulize, Saint-Beauzély, Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon, Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues, Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon, Saint-Izaire, Saint-Jean-d'Alcapiès, Saint-Jean-du-Bruel, Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul, Saint-Juéry, Saint-Laurent-de-Lévézou, Saint-Laurent-d'Olt, Saint-Léons, Saint-Martin-de-Lenne, Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, Saint-Rome-de-Tarn, Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne, Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance, Saint-Sever-du-Moustier, Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu, Salles-Curan, Sauclières, Ségur, La Serre, Sévérac d'Aveyron, Sylvanès, Tauriac-de-Camarès, Tournemire, Le Truel, Vabres-l'Abbaye, Verrières, Versols-et-Lapeyre, Veyreau, Vézins-de-Lévézou, Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux, Viala-du-Tarn and Villefranche-de-Panat.

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Department of Tarn:

Aguts, Aiguefonde, Albine, Algans, Ambres, Anglès, Appelle, Arfons, Arifat, Aussillon, Bannières, Barre, Belcastel, Belleserre, Berlats, Bertre, Le Bez, Blan, Boissezon, Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn, Brassac, Briatexte, Brousse, Burlats, Busque, Cabanès, Cahuzac, Cambon-lès-Lavaur, Cambounès, Cambounet-sur-le-Sor, Les Cammazes, Carbes, Castres, Caucalières, Cuq, Cuq-Toulza, Damiatte, Dourgne, Durfort, Escoussens, Escroux, Espérausses, Fiac, Fontrieu, Fréjeville, Garrevaques, Garrigues, Gijounet, Giroussens, Graulhet, Guitalens-L’Albarède, Jonquières, Labastide-Rouairoux, Labastide-Saint-Georges, Laboulbène, Labruguière, Lacabarède, Lacaune, Lacaze, Lacougotte-Cadoul, Lacroisille, Lacrouzette, Lagardiolle, Lagarrigue, Lamontélarié, Lasfaillades, Lautrec, Lavaur, Lempaut, Lescout, Lugan, Magrin, Marzens, Le Masnau-Massuguiès, Massac-Séran, Massaguel, Maurens-Scopont, Mazamet, Missècle, Montcabrier, Montdragon, Montfa, Montgey, Montpinier, Montredon-Labessonnié, Mont-Roc, Moulayrès, Moulin-Mage, Mouzens, Murat-sur-Vèbre, Nages, Navès, Noailhac, Palleville, Payrin-Augmontel, Péchaudier, Peyregoux, Pont-de-Larn, Poudis, Prades, Pratviel, Puéchoursi, Puybegon, Puycalvel, Puylaurens, Rayssac, Le Rialet, Roquecourbe, Roquevidal, Rouairoux, Saint-Affrique-les-Montagnes, Saint-Agnan, Saint-Amancet, Saint-Amans-Soult, Saint-Amans-Valtoret, Saint-Avit, Saint-Gauzens, Saint-Genest-de-Contest, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Germier, Saint-Jean-de-Rives, Saint-Jean-de-Vals, Saint-Julien-du-Puy, Saint-Lieux-lès-Lavaur, Saint-Paul-Cap-de-Joux, Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy, Saint-Salvi-de-Carcavès, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Saint-Sernin-lès-Lavaur, Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, Saïx, Sauveterre, Sémalens, Senaux, Serviès, Sorèze, Soual, Teulat, Teyssode, Vabre, Valdurenque, Veilhes, Vénès, Verdalle, Viane, Vielmur-sur-Agout, Villeneuve-lès-Lavaur, Le Vintrou, Viterbe, Viviers-lès-Lavaur and Viviers-lès-Montagnes.

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Department of Gard:

Aigaliers, Aigues-Mortes, Aigues-Vives, Aiguèze, Aimargues, Alzon, Les Angles, Aramon, Argilliers, Arpaillargues-et-Aureillac, Arphy, Arre, Arrigas, Aspères, Aubais, Aubord, Aubussargues, Aujargues, Aulas, Aumessas, Avèze, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, Baron, La Bastide-d’Engras, Beaucaire, Beauvoisin, Bellegarde, Belvézet, Bernis, Bez-et-Esparon, Bezouce, Blandas, Blauzac, Boissières, Bouillargues, Bourdic, Bragassargues, Bréau-Mars, Brouzet-lès-Quissac, La Bruguière, Cabrières, La Cadière-et-Cambo, Le Cailar, Caissargues, La Calmette, Calvisson, Campestre-et-Luc, Canaules-et-Argentières, Cannes-et-Clairan, La Capelle-et-Masmolène, Carnas, Carsan, Castillon-du-Gard, Causse-Bégon, Caveirac, Cavillargues, Chusclan, Clarensac, Codognan, Codolet, Collias, Collorgues, Colognac, Combas, Comps, Congénies, Connaux, Conqueyrac, Corconne, Cornillon, Crespian, Cros, Dions, Domazan, Dourbies, Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac, Estézargues, L’Estréchure, Flaux, Foissac, Fons, Fons-sur-Lussan, Fontanès, Fontarèches, Fournès, Fourques, Fressac, Gailhan, Gajan, Gallargues-le-Montueux, Le Garn, Garons, Garrigues-Sainte-Eulalie, Gaujac, Générac, Goudargues, Le Grau-du-Roi, Issirac, Jonquières-Saint-Vincent, Junas, Langlade, Lanuéjols, Lasalle, Laudun-l’Ardoise, Laval-Saint-Roman, Lecques, Lédenon, Liouc, Lirac, Logrian-Florian, Lussan, Mandagout, Manduel, Marguerittes, Meynes, Milhaud, Molières-Cavaillac, Monoblet, Montagnac, Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers, Montclus, Montdardier, Montfaucon, Montfrin, Montignargues, Montmirat, Montpezat, Moulézan, Moussac, Mus, Nages-et-Solorgues, Nîmes, Orsan, Orthoux-Sérignac-Quilhan, Parignargues, Peyrolles, Le Pin, Les Plantiers, Pommiers, Pompignan, Pont-Saint-Esprit, Pougnadoresse, Poulx, Pouzilhac, Puechredon, Pujaut, Quissac, Redessan, Remoulins, Revens, Rochefort-du-Gard, Rodilhan, Rogues, Roquedur, Roquemaure, La Roque-sur-Cèze, La Rouvière, Sabran, Saint-Alexandre, Sainte-Anastasie, Saint-André-de-Majencoules, Saint-André-de-Roquepertuis, Saint-André-de-Valborgne, Saint-André-d’Olérargues, Saint-Bauzély, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, Saint-Bonnet-de-Salendrinque, Saint-Bresson, Saint-Chaptes, Saint-Christol-de-Rodières, Saint-Clément, Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols, Sainte-Croix-de-Caderle, Saint-Dézéry, Saint-Dionisy, Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts, Saint-Félix-de-Pallières, Saint-Geniès-de-Comolas, Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Gervasy, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Hilaire-d’Ozilhan, Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu, Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, Saint-Jean-de-Crieulon, Saint-Julien-de-la-Nef, Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas, Saint-Laurent-d’Aigouze, Saint-Laurent-de-Carnols, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Saint-Mamert-du-Gard, Saint-Marcel-de-Careiret, Saint-Martial, Saint-Maximin, Saint-Michel-d’Euzet, Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Nazaire-des-Gardies, Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson, Saint-Paul-les-Fonts, Saint-Pons-la-Calm, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, Saint-Roman-de-Codières, Saint-Sauveur-Camprieu, Saint-Siffret, Saint-Théodorit, Saint-Victor-des-Oules, Saint-Victor-la-Coste, Salazac, Salinelles, Sanilhac-Sagriès, Sardan, Saumane, Sauve, Sauveterre, Sauzet, Savignargues, Saze, Sernhac, Serviers-et-Labaume, Sommières, Soudorgues, Souvignargues, Sumène, Tavel, Théziers, Thoiras, Tresques, Trèves, Uchaud, Uzès, Vabres, Val-d’Aigoual, Vallabrègues, Vallabrix, Vallérargues, Valliguières, Vauvert, Vénéjan, Verfeuil, Vergèze, Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Vestric-et-Candiac, Vic-le-Fesq, Le Vigan, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Villevieille and Vissec.

Link to the product specification

http://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-196c4915-cc4c-400b-8a6e-4a77900d7812

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

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