# C_2023178EN.01001801.xml

| 22.5.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/18 |
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22.5.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/18

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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 178/07)

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

‘Le Pays Cathare’

PGI-FR-A1374-AM02

Date of communication: 24.2.2023

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Organoleptic description of the products

Section 3.3 - Organoleptic description of the products - of Chapter I of the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ has been amended to add an introductory sentence referring to the fruity character of the wines bearing the PGI. : ‘The wines are characterised by fruity aromas, the intensity and character of which vary according to the grape varieties and technologies used.’

This amendment has also been carried over to the ‘Description of the wine(s)’ section of the single document.

2.   Geographical area

Section 4.1 - Geographical area - of Chapter I of the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ has been amended to include a reference to the Geographical Code of January 2022.

This editorial amendment allows the geographical area to be identified with reference to the January 2022 version of the Official Geographical Code, which is updated by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), and gives the delimitation of the geographical area legal certainty.

This amendment is an update and there has been no change to the geographical area. The amendment has been carried over to the ‘Demarcated geographical area’ section of the single document.

3.   Area in immediate proximity

Section 4.2 - Area in immediate proximity - of Chapter I of the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ has been updated to include a reference to the Official Geographical Code of January 2022 and to convert the list of cantons, with no changes, into a list of the municipalities comprising the area in immediate proximity.

This update has been carried over to the ‘Area in immediate proximity’ section of the single document.

4.   Vine varieties

Section 5 of Chapter I of the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ has been amended to add the following vine varieties approved for the production of wines bearing the PGI.

| — | Introduction of thirteen varieties that are ‘resistant’ to vine diseases:
  Artaban N, Cabernet Blanc B, Cabernet Cortis N, Floréal B, Monarch N, Muscaris B, Prior N, Saphira B, Soreli B, Souvignier Gris Rs, Sauvignac B, Vidoc N, Voltis B. |
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Introduction of thirteen varieties that are ‘resistant’ to vine diseases:

Artaban N, Cabernet Blanc B, Cabernet Cortis N, Floréal B, Monarch N, Muscaris B, Prior N, Saphira B, Soreli B, Souvignier Gris Rs, Sauvignac B, Vidoc N, Voltis B.

| — | Introduction of fourteen varieties with the potential to adapt to climate change:
  Agiorgitiko N, Alvarinho B, Assyrtyko B, Calabrese N, Carricante B, Fiano B, Montepulciano N, Moschofilero Rs, Parrellada B, Primitivo N, Roditis Rs, Touriga Nacional N, Verdejo B, Xinomavro N.
  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. |
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Introduction of fourteen varieties with the potential to adapt to climate change:

Agiorgitiko N, Alvarinho B, Assyrtyko B, Calabrese N, Carricante B, Fiano B, Montepulciano N, Moschofilero Rs, Parrellada B, Primitivo N, Roditis Rs, Touriga Nacional N, Verdejo B, Xinomavro N.

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.   Inspection body

Chapter III of the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ has been amended to simplify the section entitled ‘Inspection body’, specifying that compliance with the product specification must be checked on the basis of an approved control plan and by a third-party body delegated by the INAO and offering guarantees of competence, impartiality and independence.

This simplification does not affect the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Le pays cathare

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)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

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

The levels (minimum or maximum) for total alcoholic strength by volume, total acidity, and total sulphur dioxide are those set by EU legislation.

The wines are characterised by fruity aromas, the intensity and character of which vary according to the grape varieties and technologies used.

The red wines generally have a fairly deep colour. They are powerful and robust with fruity aromas. The structure of the tannins varies depending on the wine-making methods used.

The rosé wines are elegant with finesse and are generally intended to be consumed young.

The white wines are characterised by their roundness and fruitiness.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11 |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 15,3 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

15,3

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   Specific oenological practice

Wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ must be made from a blend of at least two grape varieties from among those that are authorised for the production of the PGI for each colour of wine.

Besides this provision, the oenological practices adopted for the wines must comply with the obligations laid down by EU legislation and by the Rural and Fisheries Code.

5.2.   Maximum yields

| 1. | 90 hectolitres per hectare |
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6.   Demarcated geographical area

The harvesting of the grapes, winemaking and processing of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ must take place within the territory of the following municipalities, in accordance with the Official Geographical Code of 1 January 2022:

| — | Department of Aude:
  Aigues-Vives, Airoux, Ajac, Alaigne, Alairac, Albas, Albieres, Alet-Les-Bains, Alzonne, Antugnac, Aragon, Argeliers, Argens-Minervois, Armissan, Arques, Arquettes-En-Val, Arzens, Auriac, Azille, Badens, Bages, Bagnoles, Baraigne, Barbaira, Belcastel-Et-Buc, Belflou, Bellegarde-Du-Razes, Belpech, Belveze-Du-Razes, Belvianes-Et-Cavirac, Berriac, Bizanet, Bize-Minervois, Blomac, Bouilhonnac, Bouisse, Bouriege, Bourigeole, Boutenac, Bram, Brenac, Brezilhac, Brousses-Et-Villaret, Brugairolles, Bugarach, Cabrespine, Cahuzac, Cailhau, Cailhavel, Cambieure, Campagne-Sur-Aude, Camplong-D'aude, Camps-Sur-L'agly, Canet, Capendu, Carcassonne, Carlipa, Cascastel-Des-Corbieres, Cassaignes, Castans, Castelnau-D'aude, Castelnaudary, Castelreng, Caudebronde, Caudeval, Caunes-Minervois, Caunette-Sur-Lauquet, Caunettes-En-Val, Caux-Et-Sauzens, Cavanac, Caves, Cazalrenoux, Cazilhac, Cenne-Monesties, Cepie, Chalabre, Citou, Clermont-Sur-Lauquet, Comigne, Conilhac-Corbieres, Conilhac-De-La-Montagne, Conques-Sur-Orbiel, Corbieres, Coudons, Couffoulens, Couiza, Cournanel, Coursan, Courtauly, Coustaussa, Coustouge, Cruscades, Cubieres-Sur-Cinoble, Cucugnan, Cumies, Cuxac-Cabardes, Cuxac-D'aude, Davejean, Dernacueillette, Donazac, Douzens, Duilhac-Sous-Peyrepertuse, Durban-Corbieres, Embres-Et-Castelmaure, Escales, Escueillens-Et-Saint-Just-De-Beleng, Esperaza, Fa, Fabrezan, Fajac-En-Val, Fajac-La-Relenque, Fanjeaux, Felines-Termenes, Fendeille, Fenouillet-Du-Razes, Ferrals-Les-Corbieres, Ferran, Festes-Et-Saint-Andre, Feuilla, Fitou, Fleury, Floure, Fontcouverte, Fonters-Du-Razes, Fontiers-Cabardes, Fonties-D'aude, Fontjoncouse, Fournes-Cabardes, Fourtou, Fraisse-Cabardes, Fraisse-Des-Corbieres, Gaja-Et-Villedieu, Gaja-La-Selve, Gardie, Generville, Ginestas, Ginoles, Gourvieille, Gramazie, Granes, Greffeil, Gruissan, Gueytes-Et-Labastide, Homps, Hounoux, Issel, Jonquieres, La Bezole, La Cassaigne, La Courtete, La Digne-D'amont, La Digne-D'aval, La Force, La Louviere-Lauragais, La Palme, La Pomarede, La Redorte,La Serpent, La Tourette-Cabardès, Labastide-D'anjou, Labastide-En-Val, Labastide-Esparbairenque, Labecede-Lauragais, Lacombe, Ladern-Sur-Lauquet,Lafage, Lagrasse, Lairiere, Lanet, Laprade, Laroque-De-Fa, Lasbordes, Lasserre-De-Prouille, Lastours, Laurabuc, Laurac, Lauraguel, Laure-Minervois, Lavalette, Les Brunels, Les Casses, Les Ilhes, Les Martys, Lespinassiere, Leuc, Leucate, Lezignan-Corbieres, Lignairolles, Limousis, Limoux, Loupia, Luc-Sur-Aude, Luc-Sur-Orbieu, Magrie, Mailhac, Maisons, Malras, Malves-En-Minervois, Malvies, Marcorignan, Marquein, Marsa, Marseillette, Mas-Cabardes, Mas-Des-Cours, Mas-Saintes-Puelles, Massac, Mayreville, Mayronnes, Mazerolles-Du-Razes, Mezerville, Miraval-Cabardes, Mirepeisset, Mireval-Lauragais, Missegre, Molandier, Molleville, Montauriol, Montazels, Montbrun-Des-Corbières, Montclar, Montferrand, Montgaillard, Montgradail, Monthaut, Montirat, Montjardin, Montjoi, Montlaur, Montmaur, Montolieu, Montreal, Montredon-Des-Corbieres, Montseret, Monze, Moussan, Moussoulens, Mouthoumet, Moux, Narbonne, Nebias, Nevian, Ornaisons, Orsans, Ouveillan, Padern, Palairac, Palaja, Paraza, Pauligne, Payra-Sur-L'hers, Paziols, Pech-Luna, Pecharic-Et-Le-Py, Pennautier, Pépieux, Pexiora, Peyrefitte-du-Razès, Peyrefitte-Sur-L'hers, Peyrens, Peyriac-de-Mer, Peyriac-Minervois, Peyrolles, Pezens, Pieusse, Plaigne, Plavilla, Pomas, Pomy, Port-La-Nouvelle, Portel-Des-Corbières, Pouzols-Minervois, Pradelles-Cabardès, Pradelles-En-Val, Preixan, Puginier, Puichéric, Puivert, Quillan, Quintillan, Quirbajou, Raissac-D'aude, Raissac-Sur-Lampy, Rennes-Le-Château, Rennes-Les-Bains, Ribaute, Ribouisse, Ricaud, Rieux-En-Val, Rieux-Minervois, Rivel, Roquecourbe-Minervois, Roquefere, Roquefort-Des-Corbieres, Roquetaillade, Roubia, Rouffiac-D'aude, Rouffiac-Des-Corbieres, Roullens, Routier, Rouvenac, Rustiques, Saint-Amans, Saint-Andre-De-Roquelongue, Saint-Benoît, Saint-Couat-d'Aude, Saint-Couat-Du-Razès, Saint-Denis, Saint-Ferriol, Saint-Frichoux, Saint-Gauderic, Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Jean-De-Barrou, Saint-Jean-De-Paracol, Saint-Julia-De-Bec, Saint-Julien-De-Briola, Saint-Just-Et-Le-Bezu, Saint-Laurent-De-La-Cabrerisse, Saint-Louis-Et-Parahou, Saint-Marcel-Sur-Aude, Saint-Martin-De-Villereglan, Saint-Martin-Des-Puits, Saint-Martin-Lalande, Saint-Martin-Le-Vieil, Saint-Martin-Lys, Saint-Michel-De-Lanes, Saint-Nazaire-D'aude, Saint-Papoul, Saint-Paulet, Saint-Pierre-Des-Champs, Saint-Polycarpe, Saint-Sernin, Sainte-Camelle, Sainte-Colombe-Sur-L'hers, Sainte-Eulalie, Sainte-Valiere, Saissac, Salleles-Cabardes, Salleles-D'aude, Salles-D'aude, Salles-Sur-L'hers, Salsigne, Salza, Seignalens, Serres, Servies-En-Val, Sigean, Sonnac-Sur-L'hers, Sougraigne, Souilhanels, Souilhe, Soulatge, Soupex, Talairan, Taurize, Termes, Terroles, Thezan-des-Corbières, Tournissan, Tourouzelle, Tourreilles, Trassanel, Trausse, Trèbes, Treilles, Treville, Tréziers, Tuchan, Valmigere, Ventenac-Cabardes, Ventenac-En-Minervois, Veraza, Verdun-En-Lauragais, Verzeille, Vignevieille, Villalier, Villaniere, Villar-En-Val, Villar-Saint-Anselme, Villardebelle, Villardonnel, Villarzel-Cabardes, Villarzel-du-Razès, Villasavary, Villautou, Villebazy, Villedaigne, Villedubert, Villefloure, Villefort, Villegailhenc, Villegly, Villelongue-d'Aude, Villemagne, Villemoustaussou, Villeneuve-La-Comptal, Villeneuve-Les-Corbières, Villeneuve-Les-Montréal, Villeneuve-Minervois, Villepinte, Villerouge-Termenès, Villesèque-des-Corbières, Villeséquelande, Villesiscle, Villespy, Villetritouls, Vinassan. |
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Department of Aude:

Aigues-Vives, Airoux, Ajac, Alaigne, Alairac, Albas, Albieres, Alet-Les-Bains, Alzonne, Antugnac, Aragon, Argeliers, Argens-Minervois, Armissan, Arques, Arquettes-En-Val, Arzens, Auriac, Azille, Badens, Bages, Bagnoles, Baraigne, Barbaira, Belcastel-Et-Buc, Belflou, Bellegarde-Du-Razes, Belpech, Belveze-Du-Razes, Belvianes-Et-Cavirac, Berriac, Bizanet, Bize-Minervois, Blomac, Bouilhonnac, Bouisse, Bouriege, Bourigeole, Boutenac, Bram, Brenac, Brezilhac, Brousses-Et-Villaret, Brugairolles, Bugarach, Cabrespine, Cahuzac, Cailhau, Cailhavel, Cambieure, Campagne-Sur-Aude, Camplong-D'aude, Camps-Sur-L'agly, Canet, Capendu, Carcassonne, Carlipa, Cascastel-Des-Corbieres, Cassaignes, Castans, Castelnau-D'aude, Castelnaudary, Castelreng, Caudebronde, Caudeval, Caunes-Minervois, Caunette-Sur-Lauquet, Caunettes-En-Val, Caux-Et-Sauzens, Cavanac, Caves, Cazalrenoux, Cazilhac, Cenne-Monesties, Cepie, Chalabre, Citou, Clermont-Sur-Lauquet, Comigne, Conilhac-Corbieres, Conilhac-De-La-Montagne, Conques-Sur-Orbiel, Corbieres, Coudons, Couffoulens, Couiza, Cournanel, Coursan, Courtauly, Coustaussa, Coustouge, Cruscades, Cubieres-Sur-Cinoble, Cucugnan, Cumies, Cuxac-Cabardes, Cuxac-D'aude, Davejean, Dernacueillette, Donazac, Douzens, Duilhac-Sous-Peyrepertuse, Durban-Corbieres, Embres-Et-Castelmaure, Escales, Escueillens-Et-Saint-Just-De-Beleng, Esperaza, Fa, Fabrezan, Fajac-En-Val, Fajac-La-Relenque, Fanjeaux, Felines-Termenes, Fendeille, Fenouillet-Du-Razes, Ferrals-Les-Corbieres, Ferran, Festes-Et-Saint-Andre, Feuilla, Fitou, Fleury, Floure, Fontcouverte, Fonters-Du-Razes, Fontiers-Cabardes, Fonties-D'aude, Fontjoncouse, Fournes-Cabardes, Fourtou, Fraisse-Cabardes, Fraisse-Des-Corbieres, Gaja-Et-Villedieu, Gaja-La-Selve, Gardie, Generville, Ginestas, Ginoles, Gourvieille, Gramazie, Granes, Greffeil, Gruissan, Gueytes-Et-Labastide, Homps, Hounoux, Issel, Jonquieres, La Bezole, La Cassaigne, La Courtete, La Digne-D'amont, La Digne-D'aval, La Force, La Louviere-Lauragais, La Palme, La Pomarede, La Redorte,La Serpent, La Tourette-Cabardès, Labastide-D'anjou, Labastide-En-Val, Labastide-Esparbairenque, Labecede-Lauragais, Lacombe, Ladern-Sur-Lauquet,Lafage, Lagrasse, Lairiere, Lanet, Laprade, Laroque-De-Fa, Lasbordes, Lasserre-De-Prouille, Lastours, Laurabuc, Laurac, Lauraguel, Laure-Minervois, Lavalette, Les Brunels, Les Casses, Les Ilhes, Les Martys, Lespinassiere, Leuc, Leucate, Lezignan-Corbieres, Lignairolles, Limousis, Limoux, Loupia, Luc-Sur-Aude, Luc-Sur-Orbieu, Magrie, Mailhac, Maisons, Malras, Malves-En-Minervois, Malvies, Marcorignan, Marquein, Marsa, Marseillette, Mas-Cabardes, Mas-Des-Cours, Mas-Saintes-Puelles, Massac, Mayreville, Mayronnes, Mazerolles-Du-Razes, Mezerville, Miraval-Cabardes, Mirepeisset, Mireval-Lauragais, Missegre, Molandier, Molleville, Montauriol, Montazels, Montbrun-Des-Corbières, Montclar, Montferrand, Montgaillard, Montgradail, Monthaut, Montirat, Montjardin, Montjoi, Montlaur, Montmaur, Montolieu, Montreal, Montredon-Des-Corbieres, Montseret, Monze, Moussan, Moussoulens, Mouthoumet, Moux, Narbonne, Nebias, Nevian, Ornaisons, Orsans, Ouveillan, Padern, Palairac, Palaja, Paraza, Pauligne, Payra-Sur-L'hers, Paziols, Pech-Luna, Pecharic-Et-Le-Py, Pennautier, Pépieux, Pexiora, Peyrefitte-du-Razès, Peyrefitte-Sur-L'hers, Peyrens, Peyriac-de-Mer, Peyriac-Minervois, Peyrolles, Pezens, Pieusse, Plaigne, Plavilla, Pomas, Pomy, Port-La-Nouvelle, Portel-Des-Corbières, Pouzols-Minervois, Pradelles-Cabardès, Pradelles-En-Val, Preixan, Puginier, Puichéric, Puivert, Quillan, Quintillan, Quirbajou, Raissac-D'aude, Raissac-Sur-Lampy, Rennes-Le-Château, Rennes-Les-Bains, Ribaute, Ribouisse, Ricaud, Rieux-En-Val, Rieux-Minervois, Rivel, Roquecourbe-Minervois, Roquefere, Roquefort-Des-Corbieres, Roquetaillade, Roubia, Rouffiac-D'aude, Rouffiac-Des-Corbieres, Roullens, Routier, Rouvenac, Rustiques, Saint-Amans, Saint-Andre-De-Roquelongue, Saint-Benoît, Saint-Couat-d'Aude, Saint-Couat-Du-Razès, Saint-Denis, Saint-Ferriol, Saint-Frichoux, Saint-Gauderic, Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Jean-De-Barrou, Saint-Jean-De-Paracol, Saint-Julia-De-Bec, Saint-Julien-De-Briola, Saint-Just-Et-Le-Bezu, Saint-Laurent-De-La-Cabrerisse, Saint-Louis-Et-Parahou, Saint-Marcel-Sur-Aude, Saint-Martin-De-Villereglan, Saint-Martin-Des-Puits, Saint-Martin-Lalande, Saint-Martin-Le-Vieil, Saint-Martin-Lys, Saint-Michel-De-Lanes, Saint-Nazaire-D'aude, Saint-Papoul, Saint-Paulet, Saint-Pierre-Des-Champs, Saint-Polycarpe, Saint-Sernin, Sainte-Camelle, Sainte-Colombe-Sur-L'hers, Sainte-Eulalie, Sainte-Valiere, Saissac, Salleles-Cabardes, Salleles-D'aude, Salles-D'aude, Salles-Sur-L'hers, Salsigne, Salza, Seignalens, Serres, Servies-En-Val, Sigean, Sonnac-Sur-L'hers, Sougraigne, Souilhanels, Souilhe, Soulatge, Soupex, Talairan, Taurize, Termes, Terroles, Thezan-des-Corbières, Tournissan, Tourouzelle, Tourreilles, Trassanel, Trausse, Trèbes, Treilles, Treville, Tréziers, Tuchan, Valmigere, Ventenac-Cabardes, Ventenac-En-Minervois, Veraza, Verdun-En-Lauragais, Verzeille, Vignevieille, Villalier, Villaniere, Villar-En-Val, Villar-Saint-Anselme, Villardebelle, Villardonnel, Villarzel-Cabardes, Villarzel-du-Razès, Villasavary, Villautou, Villebazy, Villedaigne, Villedubert, Villefloure, Villefort, Villegailhenc, Villegly, Villelongue-d'Aude, Villemagne, Villemoustaussou, Villeneuve-La-Comptal, Villeneuve-Les-Corbières, Villeneuve-Les-Montréal, Villeneuve-Minervois, Villepinte, Villerouge-Termenès, Villesèque-des-Corbières, Villeséquelande, Villesiscle, Villespy, Villetritouls, Vinassan.

| — | Department of Ariège:
  Aigues-Vives, Arvigna, Belloc, Besset, Calzan, Camon, Cazal-des-Baylès, Coussa, Coutens, Dalou, Dreuilhe, Esclagne, Gaudiès, Gudas, La Bastide-de-Bousignac, La Bastide-de-Lordat, La Bastide-sur-l'Hers, Lagarde, Laroque-d'Olmes, La Tour-du-Crieu, Ludiès, Le Carlaret, Le Peyrat, Le Vernet, Les Issards, Les Pujols, Lesparrou, Lapenne, Léran, Limbrassac, Malegoude, Malléon, Manses, Mazères, Montaut, Montbel, Moulin-Neuf, Pradettes, Rieucros, Régat, Saint-Amadou, Saint-Félix-de-Tournegat, Saint-Félix-de-Rieutord, Saint-Jean-du-Falga, Saint-Quentin-la-Tour, Saint-Julien-de-Gras-Capou, Sainte-Foi, Ségura, Tabre, Teilhet, Tourtrol, Trémoulet, Troye-d'Ariège , Vals, Varilhes, Ventenac, Verniolle, Villeneuve-du-Paréage, Vira, Viviès. |
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Department of Ariège:

Aigues-Vives, Arvigna, Belloc, Besset, Calzan, Camon, Cazal-des-Baylès, Coussa, Coutens, Dalou, Dreuilhe, Esclagne, Gaudiès, Gudas, La Bastide-de-Bousignac, La Bastide-de-Lordat, La Bastide-sur-l'Hers, Lagarde, Laroque-d'Olmes, La Tour-du-Crieu, Ludiès, Le Carlaret, Le Peyrat, Le Vernet, Les Issards, Les Pujols, Lesparrou, Lapenne, Léran, Limbrassac, Malegoude, Malléon, Manses, Mazères, Montaut, Montbel, Moulin-Neuf, Pradettes, Rieucros, Régat, Saint-Amadou, Saint-Félix-de-Tournegat, Saint-Félix-de-Rieutord, Saint-Jean-du-Falga, Saint-Quentin-la-Tour, Saint-Julien-de-Gras-Capou, Sainte-Foi, Ségura, Tabre, Teilhet, Tourtrol, Trémoulet, Troye-d'Ariège , Vals, Varilhes, Ventenac, Verniolle, Villeneuve-du-Paréage, Vira, Viviès.

7.   Wine grape variety(-ies)

| | Agiorgitiko N |
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Agiorgitiko N

| | Alvarinho - Albariño |
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Alvarinho - Albariño

| | Arinarnoa N |
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Arinarnoa N

| | Artaban N |
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Artaban N

| | Assyrtiko B |
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Assyrtiko B

| | Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc |
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Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc

| | 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

| | Calabrese N |
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Calabrese N

| | Caladoc N |
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Caladoc N

| | Carignan N |
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Carignan N

| | Carricante |
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Carricante

| | Chardonnay B |
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Chardonnay B

| | Chasan B |
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Chasan B

| | 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

| | Côt N - Malbec |
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Côt N - Malbec

| | Egiodola N |
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Egiodola N

| | Fiano |
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Fiano

| | Floreal B |
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Floreal B

| | 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

| | 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

| | Montepulciano |
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Montepulciano

| | Moschofilero Rs |
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Moschofilero Rs

| | Mourvèdre N - Monastrell |
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Mourvèdre N - Monastrell

| | Muscaris B |
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Muscaris B

| | Parrellada B |
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Parrellada B

| | Pinot Noir N |
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Pinot Noir N

| | 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

| | Roditis Rs |
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Roditis Rs

| | Roussanne B |
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Roussanne B

| | 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

| | Semillon B |
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Semillon B

| | Soreli B |
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Soreli B

| | Souvignier Gris Rs |
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Souvignier Gris Rs

| | Syrah N - Shiraz |
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Syrah N - Shiraz

| | 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

| | Vermentino B - Rolle |
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Vermentino B - Rolle

| | Vidoc N |
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Vidoc 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 and specificity of the product

The PGI ‘Le Pays Cathare’ covers the entire department of Aude and 60 municipalities in the department of Ariège, into which the vineyards in the western section of Aude have expanded.

Vines are grown in practically the entire geographical area, from the Corbières massif in the south, to the Montagne Noir in the north. The mid section is formed by an area of rolling hills through which the River Aude flows, ending its course in the vicinity of Narbonne.

This wine-growing area in the south of France is therefore bounded on the east by the Mediterranean Sea and on the west by the Plantaurel massif.

The whole area features an astonishing diversity of landscapes, from lagoons on the coast to garrigues shrubland, maquis underbrush and mountains. This is reflected in the soils, the geology of which is a complex succession of plains, stony terraces, limestone slopes and schists.

The climate is just as varied. It is strictly Mediterranean in the eastern part of the geographical area, with hot, dry summers and rain (sometimes heavy) in autumn and spring. There are clear oceanic influences to the west. Rainfall is often below 500 mm on the coastline but can reach 800 mm in the case of the vineyards inland, where its effects are amplified by the altitude.

It is also an area affected by periods of strong winds. The warm, humid sea breeze develops into the ‘Autan’ wind in the western part. The ‘Cers’ westerly wind is often stormy and drying, which is very conducive to healthy grape development.

This was a region of bustling trade in the 12th century. Narbonne was the capital of Roman Gaul and Toulouse was the third largest city in Europe. It was at that time that the first major wine-growing area was developed in this region in order to supply wine traders that were very active throughout the south-west of France.

The region underwent several changes, particularly during the Middle Ages, before arriving at its current wine-growing structure. This was the site of the only crusade to take place on Western Christian land, better known as the ‘Albigensian’ or ‘Cathar’ crusade.

Persecuted on heresy charges by French Catholics throughout the country, the last Cathars found refuge in fortresses or vertiginous citadels such as Quéribus, Peyrepertuse, Puylaurens and Montségur.

A symbol of the tolerance, freedom and open-mindedness of this Occitan region, Catharism represented the most refined culture of the time and has left its mark on this territory. The winegrowers therefore wished to pay tribute to this Occitan civilisation and bring its identity to their vineyards and the traditions they have for the wines that are produced in the area.

Supported by this identity, ‘Vin de pays Cathare’ was recognised by the Decree of 25 April 2001.

‘Le Pays Cathare’ PGI wines are made in the three colours, with red wines accounting for the majority (85 % of production).

Their main characteristic is that they are blended wines, most often combining Mediterranean varieties with those from other wine-growing areas and hybrid varieties that have adapted to the area to perfection. In the case of the red wines, Carignan, Cinsaut and Grenache are blended with Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, often with hybrids such as Caladoc, Portan and Marselan.

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

The dominant Mediterranean influence gives these PGI wines a characteristic fruitiness, which in the case of the reds is associated with structure and strength, and in the case of the whites and rosés, provides roundness and elegance.

Given its diversity of climate and soils, ‘Le Pays Cathare’ PGI has enabled winegrowers to adapt grape varieties to the different wine-growing locations. It has benefited from the introduction of new hybrid varieties created by the National Institute for Agronomic Research (Institut national de recherche agronomique - INRA) and from technological developments, particularly in terms of fermentation methods, to diversify its production and be able to offer a range of products meeting the new demands of consumers.

Winegrowing and tourism development in the Pays Cathare region share a common history going back almost 40 years and closely linked to the military fortresses that dot this region. Indeed, the restoration of all of these citadels by local authorities began in the 1970s, simultaneously with the winegrowers' efforts to revive winegrowing in this region.

Every year these castles draw several hundred thousand visitors (110 000 to Peyrepertuse castle alone), who discover them after having travelled through part of the Pays Cathare wine-growing area. Winemaking is therefore closely linked to the reputation of the Pays Cathare region. The diversity and richness of the wines reflect the authenticity of the terroirs. With medieval festivals, falconries, visits to vineyards and wineries, winemaking plays an important role in the economic development of this region.

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

Labelling

Legal framework:

| | National legislation |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

| | Additional provisions relating to labelling |
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Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

| | The protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ may be supplemented by the name of one or more wine grape varieties. |
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The protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ may be supplemented by the name of one or more wine grape varieties.

| | The protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ may be supplemented by the terms ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new). |
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The protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ may be supplemented by the terms ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new).

| | 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’. |
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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’.

| | Area in immediate proximity |
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Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

| | National legislation |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

| | Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area |
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Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

| | The area in immediate proximity defined by derogation for winemaking and production of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ is formed by all of the municipalities that border on the geographical area, in accordance with the Official Geographical Code of 1 January 2022. |
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The area in immediate proximity defined by derogation for winemaking and production of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Le Pays Cathare’ is formed by all of the municipalities that border on the geographical area, in accordance with the Official Geographical Code of 1 January 2022.

Department of Aude:

| | Artigues, Aunat, Axat, Belcaire, Belfort-sur-Rebenty, Belvis, Bessède-de-Sault, Le Bousquet, Cailla, Campagna-de-Sault, Camurac, Le Clat, Comus, Counozouls, Escouloubre, Espezel, La Fajolle, Fontanès-de-Sault, Galinagues, Gincla, Joucou, Mazuby, Mérial, Montfort-sur-Boulzane, Niort-de-Sault, Puilaurens, Rodome, Roquefeuil, Roquefort-de-Sault, Sainte-Colombe-sur-Guette, Salvezines. |
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Artigues, Aunat, Axat, Belcaire, Belfort-sur-Rebenty, Belvis, Bessède-de-Sault, Le Bousquet, Cailla, Campagna-de-Sault, Camurac, Le Clat, Comus, Counozouls, Escouloubre, Espezel, La Fajolle, Fontanès-de-Sault, Galinagues, Gincla, Joucou, Mazuby, Mérial, Montfort-sur-Boulzane, Niort-de-Sault, Puilaurens, Rodome, Roquefeuil, Roquefort-de-Sault, Sainte-Colombe-sur-Guette, Salvezines.

Department of Ariège:

| | L'Aiguillon, Albiès, Alliat, Appy, Arabaux, Arignac, Arnave, Artigat, Artix, Ascou, Aston, Aulos-Sinsat, Axiat, Ax-les-Thermes, Baulou, Bédeilhac-et-Aynat, Bélesta, Bénac, Benagues, Bénaix, Bestiac, Bézac, Bompas, Bonnac, Le Bosc, Bouan, Brassac, Brie, Burret, Les Cabannes, Canté, Capoulet-et-Junac, Carla-Bayle, Carla-de-Roquefort, Castéras, Caussou, Caychax, Cazaux, Cazenave-Serres-et-Allens, Celles, Château-Verdun, Cos, Crampagna, Dun, Durfort, Escosse, Esplas, Ferrières-sur-Ariège, Foix, Le Fossat, Fougax-et-Barrineuf, Freychenet, Ganac, Garanou, Génat, Gourbit, L'Herm, L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre, Ignaux, Ilhat, Justiniac, Labatut, Lanoux, Lapège, Larcat, Larnat, Lassur, Lavelanet, Lescousse, Leychert, Lézat-sur-Lèze, Lieurac, Lissac, Lordat, Loubens, Loubières, Luzenac, Madière, Mercus-Garrabet, Mérens-les-Vals, Miglos, Mirepoix, Monesple, Montaillou, Montégut-Plantaurel, Montferrier, Montgailhard, Montoulieu, Montségur, Nalzen, Niaux, Orgeix, Orlu, Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains, Pailhès, Pamiers, Pech, Péreille, Perles-et-Castelet, Prades, Pradières, Prayols, Quié, Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs, Raissac, Rieux-de-Pelleport, Roquefixade, Roquefort-les-Cascades, Roumengoux, Saint-Amans, Saint-Bauzeil, Sainte-Suzanne, Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives, Saint-Jean-de-Verges, Saint-Martin-de-Caralp, Saint-Martin-d'Oydes, Saint-Michel, Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière, Saint-Quirc, Saint-Victor-Rouzaud, Saint-Ybars, Saurat, Sautel, Saverdun, Savignac-les-Ormeaux, Senconac, Serres-sur-Arget, Sieuras, Sorgeat, Soula, Surba, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Tignac, Unac, Unzent, Urs, Ussat, Vaychis, Vèbre, Verdun, Vernajoul, Vernaux, Villeneuve-d'Olmes, Villeneuve-du-Latou. |
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L'Aiguillon, Albiès, Alliat, Appy, Arabaux, Arignac, Arnave, Artigat, Artix, Ascou, Aston, Aulos-Sinsat, Axiat, Ax-les-Thermes, Baulou, Bédeilhac-et-Aynat, Bélesta, Bénac, Benagues, Bénaix, Bestiac, Bézac, Bompas, Bonnac, Le Bosc, Bouan, Brassac, Brie, Burret, Les Cabannes, Canté, Capoulet-et-Junac, Carla-Bayle, Carla-de-Roquefort, Castéras, Caussou, Caychax, Cazaux, Cazenave-Serres-et-Allens, Celles, Château-Verdun, Cos, Crampagna, Dun, Durfort, Escosse, Esplas, Ferrières-sur-Ariège, Foix, Le Fossat, Fougax-et-Barrineuf, Freychenet, Ganac, Garanou, Génat, Gourbit, L'Herm, L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre, Ignaux, Ilhat, Justiniac, Labatut, Lanoux, Lapège, Larcat, Larnat, Lassur, Lavelanet, Lescousse, Leychert, Lézat-sur-Lèze, Lieurac, Lissac, Lordat, Loubens, Loubières, Luzenac, Madière, Mercus-Garrabet, Mérens-les-Vals, Miglos, Mirepoix, Monesple, Montaillou, Montégut-Plantaurel, Montferrier, Montgailhard, Montoulieu, Montségur, Nalzen, Niaux, Orgeix, Orlu, Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains, Pailhès, Pamiers, Pech, Péreille, Perles-et-Castelet, Prades, Pradières, Prayols, Quié, Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs, Raissac, Rieux-de-Pelleport, Roquefixade, Roquefort-les-Cascades, Roumengoux, Saint-Amans, Saint-Bauzeil, Sainte-Suzanne, Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives, Saint-Jean-de-Verges, Saint-Martin-de-Caralp, Saint-Martin-d'Oydes, Saint-Michel, Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière, Saint-Quirc, Saint-Victor-Rouzaud, Saint-Ybars, Saurat, Sautel, Saverdun, Savignac-les-Ormeaux, Senconac, Serres-sur-Arget, Sieuras, Sorgeat, Soula, Surba, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, Tignac, Unac, Unzent, Urs, Ussat, Vaychis, Vèbre, Verdun, Vernajoul, Vernaux, Villeneuve-d'Olmes, Villeneuve-du-Latou.

Department of Haute-Garonne:

| | Aignes, Auragne, Avignonet-Lauragais, Beauteville, Bélesta-en-Lauragais, Caignac, Calmont, Caujac, Cessales, Cintegabelle, Esperce, Falga, Folcarde, Gaillac-Toulza, Gardouch, Gibel, Grazac, Juzes, Lagarde, Lux, Marliac, Mauremont, Maurens, Mauvaisin, Monestrol, Montclar-Lauragais, Montégut-Lauragais, Montesquieu-Lauragais, Montgaillard-Lauragais, Montgeard, Mourvilles-Hautes, Nailloux, Nogaret, Renneville, Rieumajou, Roumens, Saint-Félix-Lauragais, Saint-Germier, Saint-Julia, Saint-Léon, Saint-Rome, Saint-Vincent, Seyre, Trébons-sur-la-Grasse, Vallègue, Vaudreuille, Vaux, Vieillevigne, Villefranche-de-Lauragais, Villenouvelle. |
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Aignes, Auragne, Avignonet-Lauragais, Beauteville, Bélesta-en-Lauragais, Caignac, Calmont, Caujac, Cessales, Cintegabelle, Esperce, Falga, Folcarde, Gaillac-Toulza, Gardouch, Gibel, Grazac, Juzes, Lagarde, Lux, Marliac, Mauremont, Maurens, Mauvaisin, Monestrol, Montclar-Lauragais, Montégut-Lauragais, Montesquieu-Lauragais, Montgaillard-Lauragais, Montgeard, Mourvilles-Hautes, Nailloux, Nogaret, Renneville, Rieumajou, Roumens, Saint-Félix-Lauragais, Saint-Germier, Saint-Julia, Saint-Léon, Saint-Rome, Saint-Vincent, Seyre, Trébons-sur-la-Grasse, Vallègue, Vaudreuille, Vaux, Vieillevigne, Villefranche-de-Lauragais, Villenouvelle.

Department of Hérault:

| | Agel, Aigne, Aigues-Vives, Assignan, Azillanet, Babeau-Bouldoux, Beaufort, Béziers, Capestang, Cassagnoles, La Caunette, Cazedarnes, Cazouls-lès-Béziers, Cébazan, Cessenon-sur-Orb, Cesseras, Colombiers, Corneilhan, Creissan, Cruzy, Félines-Minervois, Ferrals-les-Montagnes, Lespignan, Lignan-sur-Orb, La Livinière, Maraussan, Maureilhan, Minerve, Montady, Montels, Montouliers, Nissan-lez-Enserune, Olonzac, Oupia, Pierrerue, Poilhes, Prades-sur-Vernazobre, Puisserguier, Quarante, Saint-Chinian, Sauvian, Sérignan, Siran, Valras-Plage, Vendres, Villespassans. |
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Agel, Aigne, Aigues-Vives, Assignan, Azillanet, Babeau-Bouldoux, Beaufort, Béziers, Capestang, Cassagnoles, La Caunette, Cazedarnes, Cazouls-lès-Béziers, Cébazan, Cessenon-sur-Orb, Cesseras, Colombiers, Corneilhan, Creissan, Cruzy, Félines-Minervois, Ferrals-les-Montagnes, Lespignan, Lignan-sur-Orb, La Livinière, Maraussan, Maureilhan, Minerve, Montady, Montels, Montouliers, Nissan-lez-Enserune, Olonzac, Oupia, Pierrerue, Poilhes, Prades-sur-Vernazobre, Puisserguier, Quarante, Saint-Chinian, Sauvian, Sérignan, Siran, Valras-Plage, Vendres, Villespassans.

Department of Pyrénées-Orientales:

| | Ansignan, Le Barcarès, Bélesta, Caramany, Cases-de-Pène, Cassagnes, Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, Claira, Espira-de-l'Agly, Estagel, Fenouillet, Fosse, Lansac, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Maury, Montner, Opoul-Périllos, Peyrestortes, Pia, Planèzes, Prugnanes, Rasiguères, Rivesaltes, Saint-Arnac, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque, Saint-Martin-de-Fenouillet, Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, Salses-le-Château, Tautavel, Torreilles, Vingrau, Vira. |
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Ansignan, Le Barcarès, Bélesta, Caramany, Cases-de-Pène, Cassagnes, Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, Claira, Espira-de-l'Agly, Estagel, Fenouillet, Fosse, Lansac, Latour-de-France, Lesquerde, Maury, Montner, Opoul-Périllos, Peyrestortes, Pia, Planèzes, Prugnanes, Rasiguères, Rivesaltes, Saint-Arnac, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque, Saint-Martin-de-Fenouillet, Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, Salses-le-Château, Tautavel, Torreilles, Vingrau, Vira.

Department of Tarn:

| | Aiguefonde, Albine, Arfons, Aussillon, Belleserre, Boissezon, Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn, Cahuzac, Les Cammazes, Caucalières, Dourgne, Durfort, Escoussens, Garrevaques, Labastide-Rouairoux, Labruguière, Lacabarède, Lagardiolle, Lagarrigue, Massaguel, Mazamet, Noailhac, Palleville, Payrin-Augmontel, Pont-de-Larn, Le Rialet, Rouairoux, Saint-Affrique-les-Montagnes, Saint-Amancet, Saint-Amans-Soult, Saint-Amans-Valtoret, Saint-Avit, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Sauveterre, Sorèze, Soual, Valdurenque, Verdalle, Le Vintrou, Viviers-lès-Montagnes. |
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Aiguefonde, Albine, Arfons, Aussillon, Belleserre, Boissezon, Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn, Cahuzac, Les Cammazes, Caucalières, Dourgne, Durfort, Escoussens, Garrevaques, Labastide-Rouairoux, Labruguière, Lacabarède, Lagardiolle, Lagarrigue, Massaguel, Mazamet, Noailhac, Palleville, Payrin-Augmontel, Pont-de-Larn, Le Rialet, Rouairoux, Saint-Affrique-les-Montagnes, Saint-Amancet, Saint-Amans-Soult, Saint-Amans-Valtoret, Saint-Avit, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Sauveterre, Sorèze, Soual, Valdurenque, Verdalle, Le Vintrou, Viviers-lès-Montagnes.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-084c9f64-59c7-4ae5-a765-bf644c5b5254

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

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