# Official Journal C 42/2020

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 637 February 2020 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 42

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 637 February 2020

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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 42/01 | Euro exchange rates — 6 February 2020 | 1 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2020/C 42/02 | Notification pursuant to Article 114, paragraph 4 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union — National measures which are more stringent than provisions of an EU harmonisation measure (
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Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 42/01

Euro exchange rates — 6 February 2020

1

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2020/C 42/02

Notification pursuant to Article 114, paragraph 4 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union — National measures which are more stringent than provisions of an EU harmonisation measure (
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  )

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 42/03 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9751 — Elliot/Apollo/EP Energy) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 4 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 42/04 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 6 |
| 2020/C 42/05 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 14 |
| 2020/C 42/06 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 22 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2020/C 42/03

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9751 — Elliot/Apollo/EP Energy) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

4

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2020/C 42/04

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

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2020/C 42/05

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

14

2020/C 42/06

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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7.2.2020

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

6 February 2020

(2020/C 42/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1003 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 120,87 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4725 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84835 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,5550 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0715 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 138,10 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,1288 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,893 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 336,76 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2451 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,7655 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,5886 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6282 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4610 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5420 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6994 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5233 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 301,78 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,3028 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,6676 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4563 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 000,81 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5349 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 55,817 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 69,4575 |
| THB | Thai baht | 34,197 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,6553 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 20,4852 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 78,2845 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1003

JPY

Japanese yen

120,87

DKK

Danish krone

7,4725

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84835

SEK

Swedish krona

10,5550

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0715

ISK

Iceland króna

138,10

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,1288

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,893

HUF

Hungarian forint

336,76

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2451

RON

Romanian leu

4,7655

TRY

Turkish lira

6,5886

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6282

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4610

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5420

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6994

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5233

KRW

South Korean won

1 301,78

ZAR

South African rand

16,3028

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,6676

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4563

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 000,81

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5349

PHP

Philippine peso

55,817

RUB

Russian rouble

69,4575

THB

Thai baht

34,197

BRL

Brazilian real

4,6553

MXN

Mexican peso

20,4852

INR

Indian rupee

78,2845

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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Notification pursuant to Article 114, paragraph 4 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union — National measures which are more stringent than provisions of an EU harmonisation measure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 42/02)

(1)

| — | Point (1) of section 5 of the German Regulation on small and medium-sized combustion units [Verordnung über kleine und mittlere Feuerungsanlagen] of 26 January 2010, (thereafter the ‘1st BImSchV’) which sets emission limit values for particulate matter. It differs from the values and measurement methodology applicable from 1 January 2020 pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 of 28 April 2015 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers (‘Regulation (EU) 2015/1189’) (1). |
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Point (1) of section 5 of the German Regulation on small and medium-sized combustion units [Verordnung über kleine und mittlere Feuerungsanlagen] of 26 January 2010, (thereafter the ‘1st BImSchV’) which sets emission limit values for particulate matter. It differs from the values and measurement methodology applicable from 1 January 2020 pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 of 28 April 2015 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers (‘Regulation (EU) 2015/1189’) (1).

| — | Point (1) of section 4 of the ‘1st BImSchV’, in conjunction with section 3, which provides an exhaustive list of fuels that may be used in firing installations. Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 does not contain such an exhaustive list. |
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Point (1) of section 4 of the ‘1st BImSchV’, in conjunction with section 3, which provides an exhaustive list of fuels that may be used in firing installations. Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 does not contain such an exhaustive list.

| — | Point (4) of section 5 of the ‘1st BImSchV’ requiring hot water storage tanks to be provided with solid fuel boilers. Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 does not contain such a requirement. |
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Point (4) of section 5 of the ‘1st BImSchV’ requiring hot water storage tanks to be provided with solid fuel boilers. Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 does not contain such a requirement.

| — | Section 14 and point (1) of section 15 of the ‘1st BImSchV’ related to the monitoring of new and significantly modified combustion units. Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 imposes requirements at the time of placing solid fuel boilers on the market and does not contain provisions for their further monitoring. |
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Section 14 and point (1) of section 15 of the ‘1st BImSchV’ related to the monitoring of new and significantly modified combustion units. Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 imposes requirements at the time of placing solid fuel boilers on the market and does not contain provisions for their further monitoring.

(2)

Directive 2009/125/EC provides for the setting of requirements which the energy-related products covered by implementing measures must fulfil in order to be placed on the market and/or put into service. It contributes to sustainable development by increasing energy efficiency and the level of protection of the environment, while at the same time increasing the security of the energy supply. The Directive is based on Article 95 of the Treaty establishing the European Community (now Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union — TFEU).

The Directive sets out in Article 6, paragraph 1, that Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market and/or putting into service, within their territories, of a product that complies with all the relevant provisions of the applicable implementing measure and bears the CE marking on grounds of ecodesign requirements relating to those ecodesign parameters referred to in Annex I, Part 1 of the said Directive which are covered by the applicable implementing measure.

The purpose of Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 is the setting of eco-design requirements for solid fuel boilers, including limit values for the emission of particulate matter. The combined effect of the ecodesign requirements set out in that Commission Regulation and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1187 of 27 April 2015 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of solid fuel boilers and packages of a solid fuel boiler, supplementary heaters, temperature controls and solar devices (2) is estimated to result by 2030 in a reduction of 10 kilotonnes of annual emissions of particulate matter.

For solid fuel boilers with a rated output of 500 kilowatts or less, Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 stipulates that from 1 January 2020, seasonal space heating emissions of particulate matter shall not be higher than 40 mg/m3 for automatically stoked boilers and not be higher than 60 mg/m3 for manually stoked boilers, standardised to a dry flue gas basis at 10 % oxygen and standard conditions at 0 °C and 1 013 millibar.

(3)

The 1st BImSchV entered into force on 22 March 2010 and applies to small and medium-sized combustion units, including solid fuel boilers with a rated output of 500 kilowatts or less. It provides that the emission of particulate matter at full load, for combustion units for solid fuels with a nominal heat output of 4 kilowatts or more, shall not exceed, for units constructed after 31 December 2014, 20 mg/m3, standardised to an oxygen volume content of 13 %.

(4)

Germany points out that the reduction of the level of ambition set out by the 1st BImSchV would threaten air quality in Germany, contradicting the objective of improving the environmental performance of solid fuel boilers.

The deterioration of air quality would be contrary to Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (3) which requires Member States pursuant to Article 12 to maintain the levels of particulate matter below the limit values and to endeavour to preserve the best ambient air quality, compatible with sustainable development.

Germany also emphasizes that applying the limits set in Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189 in relation to the emission of particulate matter would also jeopardise its ability to fulfil its obligations under Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (4).

Germany considers that the existing level of protection of health and life of humans, animals and plants within the meaning of Article 36 TFEU cannot be maintained in the Federal Republic of Germany when applying the requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1189.

(5)

The Commission will process the German notification in accordance with Article 114(4) and (6) TFEU. Article 114(4) provides that if, after the adoption of an EU harmonisation measure, a Member State wishes to maintain its more stringent national provisions on grounds of major needs referred to in Article 36 TFEU or relating to the protection of the environment or the working environment, it shall notify them to the Commission indicating the reasons for maintaining them. Following the notification of the German provisions the Commission has 6 months to approve or reject them. In this period the Commission will verify whether the German provisions can be considered measures existing prior to harmonisation and derogating from the harmonisation rules. In the affirmative, the Commission will check if their maintenance is justified on grounds of major needs referred to in Article 36 TFEU or relating to the protection of the environment, whether or not they constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade and whether or not they create an unnecessary and disproportionate obstacle to the functioning of the internal market.

(6)

Any party who wishes to provide comments on this notification must send them to the Commission within 30 days from the publication of this notice. Any comment submitted after this period will not be taken into account.

(7)

European Commission

Directorate-General for Energy

DG ENER — Unit C4 Energy Efficiency: Buildings and products

Tel. +32 22983831

Email: ENER-C4-SECRETARIAT@ec.europa.eu

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(1)  OJ L 193, 21.7.2015, p. 100.

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(2)  OJ L 193, 21.7.2015, p. 43.

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(3)  OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1.

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(4)  OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9751 — Elliot/Apollo/EP Energy)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 42/03)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Apollo Capital Management, L.P. (‘Apollo’, USA), |
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Apollo Capital Management, L.P. (‘Apollo’, USA),

| — | Elliot Investment Management, L.P. (‘Elliot’, USA), |
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Elliot Investment Management, L.P. (‘Elliot’, USA),

| — | EP Energy Corporation (‘EP Energy’, USA). |
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EP Energy Corporation (‘EP Energy’, USA).

Elliot and Apollo acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of EP Energy.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | Apollo invests in companies and debt issued by companies involved in various businesses throughout the world, by way of investment funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. |
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Apollo invests in companies and debt issued by companies involved in various businesses throughout the world, by way of investment funds managed by affiliates of Apollo.

| — | Elliot is an investment firm focussed on investment and risk management activities. |
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Elliot is an investment firm focussed on investment and risk management activities.

| — | EP Energy is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition and development of onshore oil and natural gas infrastructures in the US. EP Energy is currently solely controlled by Apollo. |
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EP Energy is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition and development of onshore oil and natural gas infrastructures in the US. EP Energy is currently solely controlled by Apollo.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

Case M.9751 — Elliot/Apollo/EP Energy

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

| 7.2.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 42/6 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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

(2020/C 42/04)

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

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire’

PDO-FR-A0495-AM01

Date of communication: 8.11.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical area

Following a revision of the geographical area for the ‘Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire’ designation,

two municipalities (La Boissière-du-Doré, La Remaudière) and part of one municipality (Le Loroux-Bottereau) have been included, all of which belong to the geographical area for the ‘Muscadet’ regional designation,

and two municipalities (Mésanger, Varades) and part of one municipality (Ligné) have been removed, with a view to limiting the designation to vineyards having maintained quality winegrowing.

Moreover, some editorial changes have been made: the new list of administrative entities takes into account mergers of, or other changes to, administrative divisions since the specification was approved. For greater legal certainty, the list follows the current version of the Official Geographic Code, updated annually by INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies).

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to the geographical area and the link with the geographical area.

2.   Demarcated parcel area

In Section IV(2) of Chapter I of the product specification, the words ‘and 20 June 2018’ have been added after ‘19 May 2011’.

The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the competent national authority approved a modification of the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. The demarcated parcel area is the land within the geographical area that is suitable for growing the material for this protected designation of origin.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

3.   Area in immediate proximity

The area in immediate proximity has been updated following the merger of certain municipalities. The overall winemaking area for the designation has not changed.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to further conditions.

4.   Growing methods

In Chapter I, point IX(1), the words ‘They remain on their fine winemaking lees at the time of packing or when first dispatched from the winery’ are added.

Keeping wines on their fine winemaking lees makes it possible to give the products their typical roundness. This makes it possible to assert and strengthen the segmentation of the different Muscadet designations.

Point 9 of the Single Document, on winemaking practices, has been amended accordingly.

5.   Heat treatment

The ban on subjecting the wine to heat treatment at temperatures of more than 40 °C has been removed. This amendment is intended to allow the operators to use all the technical means available to manage the effects of difficult years that typically cause sensory alterations such as an earthy-musty taste. The technique of heating the must, known as ‘thermovinification’, has proved to be much less damaging in terms of producing wines lacking in structure and body than using mesoporous oenological carbon.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to winemaking practices.

6.   Packaging

The end of the packaging period for wines bearing the indication ‘sur lie’ (aged on the lees) has been extended from 30 November to 31 December. The amendment makes it possible to extend the bottling period for such wines by a month to optimise the marketing period of this category without changing the roundness and slight effervescence associated with that indication.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to further conditions.

7.   Circulation of wines

Point 5(b) of Section IX of Chapter I, on the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses, has been deleted.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

8.   Link

The link has been modified to take into account the change in the number of municipalities and to update the last paragraph of point 1 on the number of producers and the volume produced.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to the link with the geographical area.

9.   Labelling

The following point has been added to Section XI: ‘(c) Wines with the protected designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that:

| — | it is a registered place name, |
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it is a registered place name,

| — | it appears on the harvest declaration. |
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it appears on the harvest declaration.

The place name must be printed in letters no larger (in height, width and thickness) than half the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin. It shall appear in the same visual field as the name of the protected designation of origin.’

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to further conditions.

10.   Reporting requirements

The deadline for submitting a claim statement has changed from 15 to 31 December.

The prior declaration of transaction has been changed into a prior declaration of dispatch.

The declaration prior to market preparation is made per batch.

The Single Document is not affected by these amendments.

11.   Withdrawal

The details of the withdrawal declaration have been specified.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

12.   Records

Editorial changes have been made as regards record keeping.

| — | In Section II(2) of Chapter II: |
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In Section II(2) of Chapter II:

| — | point (b), the words ‘until the date of submitting their claim statement’ and ‘the acidity of the must’ have been deleted, |
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point (b), the words ‘until the date of submitting their claim statement’ and ‘the acidity of the must’ have been deleted,

| — | point (c), the word ‘book’ has been replaced by ‘records’, |
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point (c), the word ‘book’ has been replaced by ‘records’,

| — | point (d), the word ‘book’ has been replaced by ‘records’ and the words ‘or marketing wines of the protected designation of origin unbottled’ have been deleted. |
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point (d), the word ‘book’ has been replaced by ‘records’ and the words ‘or marketing wines of the protected designation of origin unbottled’ have been deleted.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

13.   Main points to be checked

Chapter III has been updated to harmonise the drafting of the main points to be checked in specifications from the Nantes area.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine product

| 1. | Wine |
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Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

The wines are still, dry white wines.

The wines have:

| — | a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10 %, |
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a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10 %,

| — | a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of 3 grams per litre, |
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a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of 3 grams per litre,

| — | a maximum volatile acid content of 10 milliequivalents per litre, |
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a maximum volatile acid content of 10 milliequivalents per litre,

| — | a maximum total alcoholic strength by volume, after enrichment, of 12 %. |
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a maximum total alcoholic strength by volume, after enrichment, of 12 %.

The wines comply with the limits on total acidity content, total sulphur dioxide content and total actual alcoholic strength laid down in EU legislation. The wines are still, dry white wines.

They have delicate aromas, often with a floral bouquet, sometimes with mineral notes, as well as an overall freshness of taste.

In some cases, prolonged maturation makes them suitable for ageing.

They are packed carefully in bottles to preserve and strengthen their aromatic richness.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| 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

a.   Essential oenological practices

Growing method

The minimum planting density of the vines is 6 500 plants per hectare.6 500 plants per hectare.

The distance between the rows is 1,5 metres or less, and the spacing between plants in the same row is between 0,9 and 1,1 metres.

The vines are pruned with a maximum of 12 buds per plant:

| — | either by means of short pruning with a maximum of 5 spurs per plant, |
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either by means of short pruning with a maximum of 5 spurs per plant,

| — | or by means of simple or double Guyot. |
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or by means of simple or double Guyot.

Pruning is carried out before the budding stage or stage 5 on the Eichhorn et Lorenz scale.

Regardless of the pruning method, the vines can be pruned with four additional buds per plant on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves, there are no more than 12 fruit-bearing branches for the year per plant.

Specific oenological practice

Any heat treatment of the harvest at a temperature below – 5 °C is prohibited.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 12 %.

In addition to the above provisions, the oenological practices concerning these wines meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

b.   Maximum yields

66 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

All stages of the production must take place within the geographical area approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meeting of the competent national committee on 15 June 2017. The perimeter of this area, on the date of approval of this specification by the competent national committee, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

| — | Department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, La Boissière-du-Doré, Carquefou, Le Cellier, Couffé, Divatte-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of Barbechat only), Ligné (partly), Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Mauves-sur-Loire, Oudon, La Remaudière, Saint-Géréon, Thouaré-sur-Loire, Vair-sur-Loire. |
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Department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, La Boissière-du-Doré, Carquefou, Le Cellier, Couffé, Divatte-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of Barbechat only), Ligné (partly), Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Mauves-sur-Loire, Oudon, La Remaudière, Saint-Géréon, Thouaré-sur-Loire, Vair-sur-Loire.

| — | Department of Maine-et-Loire: Mauges-sur-Loire (delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil only), Orée d’Anjou (delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne only). |
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Department of Maine-et-Loire: Mauges-sur-Loire (delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil only), Orée d’Anjou (delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne only).

7.   Main grape varieties

Melon B

8.   Description of the link(s)

Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The vineyards of the ‘Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire’ protected designation of origin are essentially located on the slopes of the river Loire itself, or sometimes at a slight distance from the river on the slopes of its tributaries, the main ones being the Divatte, the Evre and the Erdre. The geographical area is characterised by uneven relief, with slope gradients ranging from 5 % to 10 %. It is located to the east of the city of Nantes, and is the most eastern part of the broader geographical area of the ‘Muscadet’ protected designation of origin. It covers part of the departments of Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire. The vineyard parcels stand out clearly in the landscape, in contrast to the high-lying wooded pastures dedicated to livestock farming.

The geographical area has a particularly mild and temperate oceanic climate. The temperature range is reduced by the fact that the Loire plays a regulatory role and contributes to the spread of maritime influence to the inland area. The penetration of ocean breezes is facilitated by the south-western/north-eastern orientation of the river, which coincides with the prevailing wind direction. For the same reasons, rainfall is significantly lower on the banks of the Loire than on the plateaus situated a few kilometres away. As a result, there is a lot of summer sunshine for this latitude, minimising the influence of the northern or southern exposure of winegrowing hillsides. In the autumn, the high equinox tides sometimes bring heavy rainfall.

The subsoil of the geographical area is principally composed of metamorphic rocks, mainly mica schists, with more gneiss in the west and schists to the east. These rocks, which are most often degraded or little altered, lead to particularly superficial brown soils containing a large proportion of coarse elements, sand or pebbles. Naturally well drained, these soils warm rapidly in spring. The parcel area where the grapes are harvested consists of well-defined slopes in open landscapes mainly or traditionally planted with vines. The parcels have healthy, aerated, shallow soils with a limited water-holding capacity and moderate fertility.

Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

The vineyard area of the protected designation of origin has inherited an ancient winegrowing tradition. Present in Nantes from the first centuries AD, vine growing spread to the surrounding area in the Middle Ages, following the course of the Loire and its tributaries. The cartularies of the region’s abbeys refer to these developments in the 11th and 12th centuries on the hillsides of Varades, Oudon, Ancenis and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil. However, it was only in the 16th century that a real commercial vineyard was built, in order to satisfy the demand of Dutch traders established in Nantes. At that time, the Melon B variety became definitively established in the region, where it has been known as ‘Muscadet’ since the mid-17th century. The port of Ancenis has long been very active in transporting wines from the geographical area to Nantes. Even since its union with the Kingdom of France, Brittany has retained tax rules which promote the development of winegrowing. Harvested downstream of the tariff barrier, the less-taxed wines of the geographical area are easier to sell than those from upstream.

With a vine variety based on Melon B, for white wines the geographical area is clearly distinguished from vineyards further to the east, which focus more on the Chenin B variety. After the phylloxera crisis, the vineyard area was renewed by adapting new techniques such as planting in rows and the Guyot pruning method. Since then, production know-how has been well codified with winegrowers maintaining a high planting density, checking the vines’ growth and limiting their yield, and harvesting the grapes once fully ripened.

To produce richer and more complex wines, the operators adopted a particular technical winemaking procedure known as the Nantes method, which consists in keeping the wines on their fine winemaking lees for at least one winter without any racking. This know-how emerged from the winegrowers’ habit of keeping a barrel of their best wine on the lees to celebrate family events the following spring. It is an ageing method that makes for round and unctuous wines, as they are enriched, in particular, with mannoproteins and other compounds resulting from the autolysis of yeast cell walls. Moreover, this method, based on letting the wines rest and keeping them in a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, which strongly limits oxidation and the release of volatile compounds, allows the wines to preserve the aromas formed during the alcoholic fermentation until the spring and beyond.

During ageing, the wines are also enriched with tertiary aromas. The grapes, musts and wines produced by the Melon B variety contain a significant concentration of precursors of glycosidic aromas. These molecules, formed from aglycones related to sugars, are normally odourless, but the breaking of the β-glucosidic linkages by various chemical and enzymatic processes generates strongly odorous compounds, mainly of monoterpenes and C13-norisoprenoids, with the formation of mainly β-damascone, a substance known for its role as a supplier of fruity aromas of wines. The operators have acquired special expertise in protecting the wines from oxidation in the vat and bottling them with care, so that these fragrances can continue to be released as long as possible, making for more complex wines.

Seeking to fix these production conditions to preserve the authenticity of their wines, in 1936 producers in the geographical area obtained recognition of the ‘Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire’ protected designation of origin. Rules concerning the traditional indication ‘sur lie’ were laid down in 1977. Since 1994, these have led to the practice of bottling of wine during the year following that of the harvest directly in the winery so as to keep any racking and decanting to a minimum. In 2016, the area covered by the protected designation of origin comprises around 170 hectares, with some 80 producers and a cooperative structure based in Ancenis. The volume placed on the market each year is approximately 7 000 hectolitres and is mainly marked 7 000 hectolitres and is mainly marked 7 000 hectolitres and is mainly marked ‘sur lie’. The wines with the ‘Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire’ protected designation of origin are white, dry and still. They have delicate aromas, often with a floral bouquet, sometimes with mineral notes, as well as an overall freshness of taste. Prolonged maturation can give them greater richness in the mouth and make them suitable for ageing. They are bottled carefully to preserve and amplify the expression of their aromatic richness.

Wines qualifying for the designation ‘sue lie’ have a balanced taste that tends to be rounder with more complex aromas, and may be slightly effervescent due to residual carbon dioxide formed during alcoholic fermentation. They are protected from oxidation during ageing to preserve their freshness, rich aromas and naturally occurring carbon dioxide. Their carbon dioxide content being too high for them to be packed in flexible containers, the wines are bottled and particular care is required during bottling. The geographical area, under the influence of the Loire, has a mild, relatively dry, and sunny climate. It is hilly, with slopes adjoining the river, and features often coarse and shallow soils developed mainly on metamorphic rocks. The fracturing of the metamorphic rocks which form the geological base and the coarse texture of the soil allow the vines to develop deep roots, providing the plants with a water supply which is gradually reduced and promotes the maturity of Melon B grapes. The mild winter ensures an early start to the vines’ growth cycle, which generally allows harvesting of the grapes before the autumn rains. The moderate summer temperatures also help to preserve the freshness and aromas present in this delicate white grape variety. The ocean breezes that travel up the Loire reduce the humidity of the air and make it possible to harvest the grapes while in good condition, which contributes, in part, to the fineness of the wines’ aromas, particularly in the floral or mineral ranges.

The long winegrowing history of the geographical area and its early specialisation have long favoured the sharing of know-how and practices between producers. Seeking to protect the authenticity of their products, they obtained recognition of the ‘Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire’ protected designation of origin in 1936, making it one of the oldest protected designations of origin in France.

Their know-how enables operators to control production and harvest healthy grapes at full maturity. Made in line with local custom, the wines are aged on their fine winemaking lees until packaging, without any racking. The geographical area’s mild winter temperatures, which favour interaction with the lees, allow the wines to continue to improve during ageing, growing richer on the palate from the very next spring. Careful bottling makes it possible to preserve the wine’s essential characteristics, as some aromas continue to develop after packaging. This know-how, perfectly suited to the potential of the natural environment and the Melon B variety, allow the odorous molecules formed in fermentation and the precursors of glycosidic aromas to be fully expressed in the wines.

Bottled the year after the harvest, AOC wines marked ‘sur lie’ keep their characteristic freshness supported by a light effervescence due to the residual carbon dioxide formed during the wine-making process. To avoid any oxidation the wines are bottled directly in the winery. This traditional practice, which minimises handling, is perfectly suited to preserving the delicate aroma compounds of the wines.

The ubiquitous presence of the Loire, the location of the geographical area at mid-distance between the cities of Nantes and Angers, and the dynamism of the port of Ancenis, have led to the historic development of a commercial winegrowing area and contributed to its success. Thanks to their freshness and fine aromas, the wines have gained a wide customer base, and are a staple at the many restaurants located on the banks of the Loire. They work wonders with seafood, and even more so with fish ‘au beurre blanc’, a local recipe dating back to the 19th century.

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

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the identified geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for making, processing and ageing the wines, and for making, processing, ageing and packaging wines eligible for the indication ‘sur lie’, comprises the territory of the following municipalities or part-municipalities on the basis of the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

| — | Department of Loire-Atlantique: Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, Basse-Goulaine, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Le Bignon, Bouaye, Bouguenais, Boussay, Brains, La Chapelle-Heulin, Château-Thébaud, Chaumes-en-Retz, Chauvé, Cheix-en-Retz, La Chevrolière, Clisson, Corcoué-sur-Logne, Divatte-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of La Chapelle-Basse-Mer only), Frossay, Geneston, Gétigné, Gorges, La Haie-Fouassière, Haute-Goulaine, Le Landreau, Legé, Ligné (partly), La Limouzinière, Loireauxence (delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur and Varades only), Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Machecoul-Saint-Même, Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, La Marne, Mésanger, Monnières, Montbert, Montrelais, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Mouzillon, Le Pallet, Paulx, Le Pellerin, La Planche, Pont-Saint-Martin, Pornic, Port-Saint-Père, La Regrippière, Remouillé, Rezé, Rouans, Saint-Aignan-Grandlieu, Saint-Colomban, Sainte-Pazanne, Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Saint-Léger-les-Vignes, Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, Saint-Lumine-de-Coutais, Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, Saint-Père-en-Retz, Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Saint-Viaud, Les Sorinières, Touvois, Vallet, Vertou, Vieillevigne, Villeneuve-en-Retz, Vue. |
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Department of Loire-Atlantique: Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, Basse-Goulaine, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Le Bignon, Bouaye, Bouguenais, Boussay, Brains, La Chapelle-Heulin, Château-Thébaud, Chaumes-en-Retz, Chauvé, Cheix-en-Retz, La Chevrolière, Clisson, Corcoué-sur-Logne, Divatte-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of La Chapelle-Basse-Mer only), Frossay, Geneston, Gétigné, Gorges, La Haie-Fouassière, Haute-Goulaine, Le Landreau, Legé, Ligné (partly), La Limouzinière, Loireauxence (delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur and Varades only), Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Machecoul-Saint-Même, Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, La Marne, Mésanger, Monnières, Montbert, Montrelais, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Mouzillon, Le Pallet, Paulx, Le Pellerin, La Planche, Pont-Saint-Martin, Pornic, Port-Saint-Père, La Regrippière, Remouillé, Rezé, Rouans, Saint-Aignan-Grandlieu, Saint-Colomban, Sainte-Pazanne, Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Saint-Léger-les-Vignes, Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, Saint-Lumine-de-Coutais, Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, Saint-Père-en-Retz, Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Saint-Viaud, Les Sorinières, Touvois, Vallet, Vertou, Vieillevigne, Villeneuve-en-Retz, Vue.

| — | Department of Maine-et-Loire: Beaupréau-en-Mauges (delegated municipalities of Beaupréau and Gesté only), Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (delegated municipality of Fresne-sur-Loire only), Mauges-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of Marillais only), Montrevault-sur-Èvre (delegated municipalities of La Boissière-sur-Evre, La Chaussaire, Le Fief Sauvin, Le Fuilet, Montrevault, Le Puiset-Doré, Saint-Pierre-Montlimart and Saint-Rémy-en-Mauges only), Orée d’Anjou (delegated municipalities of Saint-Christophe-la-Couperie, Saint-Laurent-des-Autels and Saint-Sauveur-de-Landemont only), Sèvremoine (delegated municipalities of Montfaucon-Montigné, Saint-Germain-sur-Moine and Tillières only). |
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Department of Maine-et-Loire: Beaupréau-en-Mauges (delegated municipalities of Beaupréau and Gesté only), Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (delegated municipality of Fresne-sur-Loire only), Mauges-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of Marillais only), Montrevault-sur-Èvre (delegated municipalities of La Boissière-sur-Evre, La Chaussaire, Le Fief Sauvin, Le Fuilet, Montrevault, Le Puiset-Doré, Saint-Pierre-Montlimart and Saint-Rémy-en-Mauges only), Orée d’Anjou (delegated municipalities of Saint-Christophe-la-Couperie, Saint-Laurent-des-Autels and Saint-Sauveur-de-Landemont only), Sèvremoine (delegated municipalities of Montfaucon-Montigné, Saint-Germain-sur-Moine and Tillières only).

| — | Department of Vendée: Cugand, Montaigu, Rocheservière, Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay, Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine. |
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Department of Vendée: Cugand, Montaigu, Rocheservière, Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay, Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine.

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The name of the protected designation of origin may be followed by the indication ‘sur lie’ in accordance with the rules laid down in the product specification for the use of this indication.

The name of the protected designation of origin may be followed by the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’, in accordance with the rules laid down in the product specification.

The size of the letters of the indication ‘sur lie’ and of the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ must be equal to or smaller, in height, width and thickness, than the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Wines bearing the indication ‘sur lie’ must also state the vintage.

Wines with the protected designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that:

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it appears on the harvest declaration.

The place name must be printed in letters no larger (in height, width and thickness) than half the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin. It appears in the same visual field as the name of the protected designation of origin.

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Packaging in the demarcated area

Description of the condition:

The wines eligible for the indication ‘sur lie’ must be bottled within the demarcated area.

They are bottled at the winery, so as to keep decanting to a minimum, between 1 March and 31 December of the year following the harvest to preserve the qualities obtained using specific winemaking and ageing methods, in particular their freshness and complex aromas, some of which develop after bottling, and a slight effervescence due to their naturally occurring carbon dioxide content.

It is an ageing method that makes for round and unctuous wines, as they are enriched, in particular, with mannoproteins and other compounds resulting from the autolysis of yeast cell walls. This method is based on letting the wines rest and keeping them in a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, which strongly limits oxidation and the release of volatile compounds.

Their carbon dioxide content being too high for them to be packed in flexible containers, the wines are bottled and particular care is required during bottling.

The wines remain on their fine winemaking lees at the time of packing or when first dispatched from the winery.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-6463bdfa-2237-4a2c-b1b0-13cf749cfc0b

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| 7.2.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 42/14 |
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7.2.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 42/14

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

(2020/C 42/05)

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

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Cabernet d’Anjou’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A1005-AM01

Date of communication: 14.11.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical area

The geographical area has been amended as follows: ‘All stages of production of wines eligible to benefit from the controlled designations of origin ... ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ ... must take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

| — | department of Deux-Sèvres: Argenton-l’Église, Bouillé-Loretz, Brion-près-Thouet, Louzy, Mauzé-Thouarsais, Oiron, Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars, Tourtenay, Val-en-Vignes (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay); |
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department of Deux-Sèvres: Argenton-l’Église, Bouillé-Loretz, Brion-près-Thouet, Louzy, Mauzé-Thouarsais, Oiron, Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars, Tourtenay, Val-en-Vignes (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay);

| — | department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Mâchelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Cernusson, Chacé, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Meigné, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and Les Verchers-sur-Layon), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trêves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saumur, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Souzay-Champigny, Terranjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la-Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay, Villevêque; |
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department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Mâchelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Cernusson, Chacé, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Meigné, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and Les Verchers-sur-Layon), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trêves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saumur, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Souzay-Champigny, Terranjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la-Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay, Villevêque;

| — | department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers. |
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department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers.

Maps showing the geographical area can be viewed on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO).’

Editorial amendment: the new list of administrative entities takes into account any mergers or other changes in administrative boundaries that have occurred since the approval of the specification. To increase legal certainty, this list follows the current version of the Official Geographic Code, updated yearly by INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). The boundaries of the geographical area remain exactly the same.

Finally, in the interests of better public information, the product specification now states that maps of the geographical area can be found on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO).

Point 6 of the Single Document on the geographical area has been amended accordingly.

2.   Demarcated parcel area

In Chapter 1(IV)(2) of the product specification, the words ‘and 19 January 2017’ have been added after ‘5 September 2007’.

The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the competent national authority approved a modification of the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. The demarcated parcel area is the land within the geographical area that is suitable for growing the material for this Protected Designation of Origin.

In Chapter 1(IV)(2) of the product specification, the words ‘4 September 1996’ have been replaced by ‘4 and 5 September 1996’.

This amendment is a correction to the date of the national procedure during which this demarcated parcel area was approved.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

3.   Area in immediate proximity

In Chapter 1(IV)(3), the list of municipalities has been replaced by:

| — | department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil; |
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department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;

| — | department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Anetz), Vallet; |
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department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Anetz), Vallet;

| — | department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels), Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux. |
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department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels), Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux.

This change takes into account the various mergers of municipalities that have occurred since the last version of the specification. The boundaries of the area in immediate proximity remain exactly the same.

Point 9 of the Single Document, ‘Further conditions’, has been amended accordingly.

4.   Agri-environment rule

The following has been added to Chapter 1(VI)(2): ‘Managed plant cover, either natural or planted, is compulsory between rows. Where there is no such plant cover, operators must tend the soil to ensure that naturally occurring plant growth is managed. Otherwise, operators must provide justification for using bio-control products approved by the wine-growing authorities. Where bio-control herbicides are used on a land parcel, the use of other herbicides is not permitted.’

This amendment reflects current developments in the practices of operators promoting conservation agriculture throughout the vineyards of Anjou. It takes into account growing concern for the environment as part of technical procedures. By encouraging the existence of vegetation cover, or mechanised weeding, or even use of bio-control products, the amendment aims to reduce the use of chemical herbicides. The reduction in herbicides will certainly strengthen the defences of wine-growing soils and preserve their natural properties such as fertility, bio-diversity and self-cleaning. This will contribute to the quality and authenticity of the wines and strengthen the sense of terroir.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

5.   Harvest proclamation

Under Chapter 1(VII)(1)(a) of the specification, the following sentence has been deleted: ‘The start date of the harvests is set in accordance with Article D. 645-6 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code’ has been deleted.

It is no longer necessary to set a start date for harvests as operators have a large selection of tools at their disposal to enable them to gauge the ripeness of the grapes with the greatest possible accuracy. All operators have access to various machines and equipment, both individually and collectively, enabling them to determine accurately the ideal start date for harvesting each parcel, depending on the production objectives.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

6.   Sugar content

Under Chapter 1(IX)(c), the words ‘after fermentation’ have been added after ‘The wines have’.

This amendment was made to avoid any confusion with the sugar content before fermentation, as it is important to specify that this content must be verified after fermentation.

Point 4 of the Single Document has been amended accordingly.

7.   Subtractive richness technique

The following paragraph has been added under point IX(1)(d): ‘In making ... rosé wines eligible to benefit from the controlled designation of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’, subtractive richness techniques are permitted, with the maximum partial concentration rate set at 10 % in relation to the volumes used.’

This amendment follows experimentation on several vintages, which demonstrated that with suitable raw material of good quality potential, a maximum concentration rate of 10 % and for enrichments limited to a total alcohol content of 15 % by volume, the reverse osmosis method does not have a negative effect on the wines. Subtractive richness techniques will allow readjustment of the composition of the musts in years where there are climate variations.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

8.   Fermenting room capacity

Under Chapter 1(IX)(1)(a), the sentence: ‘All operators have a fermenting room capacity for producing wine equal to at least 1.4 times the holding’s average yield over the past five years.’ is replaced by: ‘All operators have a fermenting room capacity for producing wine equal to at least 1.4 times the average volume of wine produced over the past five years.’

The specification made reference not to a volume capacity (expressed in hectolitres or cubic metres) but to a yield, which is the harvest volume divided by the production area (expressed for example in hectolitres per hectare). The proposed amendment rectifies this incongruity concerning measurements without making any substantial changes (the minimum is still set at 1,4 times the average volume of wine produced by a holding over the previous years).

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

9.   Circulation of wines

Chapter 1(IX)(5)(b) concerning the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

10.   Link with the geographical area

The link has been revised in order to update the number of municipalities involved (70 instead of 126).

Point 8 of the Single Document, on the link with the geographical area, has been amended accordingly.

11.   Transitional measure

The expired transitional measures have been deleted.

The following has been inserted under Chapter 1(XI): ‘The provisions relating to the requirement for managed plant cover, either natural or planted, between rows, along with the provisions relating to the requirement, in the absence of vegetation cover, for operators to tend the soil or use bio-control products to ensure that naturally occurring plant growth is managed, do not apply to vineyard parcels already in existence at the time of accreditation of this specification and in which the spacing between rows is less than or equal to 1,70 metres.’

The transitional measure avoids the need to penalise existing vineyards currently using a training method not adapted to the agri-environmental provisions. In densely planted vineyards, where the spacing between rows is less than or equal to 1,7 metres, maintaining permanent grass cover or attempting to work the soil could, in effect, cause technical problems with machinery, materials or tools, for example. In low-growing vines, grass cover actually increases the risk of spring frosts. Furthermore, the presence of vegetation cover significantly increases the pressure on the water supply to the vines in the more densely-planted vineyards. Nevertheless, any vines planted after the specification has been approved will have to comply fully with the new agri-environmental provisions, regardless of planting density and spacing between rows.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

12.   Record-keeping

In Chapter 2(II)(3), the word ‘potential’ has been replaced by ‘natural’.

In line with all the other product specifications from the Anjou Saumur area, the terms ‘potential alcoholic strength’ or ‘alcohol content’ have been replaced with ‘natural alcoholic strength by volume’. These amendments improve the readability of the product specifications. The aim behind harmonising the rules on record-keeping is to facilitate the drafting of the inspection plan and aid checks on those records.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

13.   Main points for checking

Chapter 3 has been revised to ensure consistency across the check-lists included in the different product specifications for Anjou Saumur wines.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Cabernet d’Anjou

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

These are still rosé wines with the following analytical characteristics:

The wines must have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %.

The fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) of the wines after fermentation must be at least 10 grams per litre.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13 %.

The volatile acidity, total acidity and total sulphur dioxide content must be as established in EU legislation, but any batch of unbottled wine eligible to benefit from the terms ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new) must have a volatile acidity content of no more than 10,2 milliequivalents per litre.

The wines have fermentable sugars and varying levels of sweetness. Their intense aromatic expression reveals the specificity of the vine varieties. However, fruity notes are also very important (peach, strawberry, citrus, etc.). In the mouth, the flavour is a good balance between freshness and roundness. The aromas are intense and long-lasting.

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| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
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| 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)

10

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Planting density – Spacing

Growing method

The minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 2,5 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre. The controlled designation of origin may be used for vineyard parcels with a density of fewer than 4 000 – but at least 3 300 – plants per hectare, subject to compliance with certain vine-training and foliage height rules laid down in the product specification. On such parcels, the rows may not be spaced more than 3 metres apart, and the plants making up a row must be spaced at least 1 metre apart.

Rules on vine pruning and training

Growing method

The vines must be pruned by 30 April using the rod and spur system, with a maximum of 12 buds on the cane.

The foliage on the trellis must reach a height of at least 0,6 times the distance between the rows. This height is measured as the distance between the lower limit of the foliage (which must be at least 0,4 metres above ground level) and the upper trimming limit (which must be at least 0,2 metres above the upper trellis wire).

In the case of vineyard parcels where the planting density is at least 3,300 but less than 4,000 plants per hectare, the following trellising rules apply: the minimum height of the trellising posts above the ground is 1,9 metres; there are four levels of trellising wires; the minimum height of the highest wire is 1,85 metres above the ground.

Irrigation

Growing method

Irrigation is prohibited.

Specific oenological practice

It is forbidden to use oenological charcoal, whether alone or mixed in preparations.

The use of wood chips is forbidden.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 13 %.

In addition to the above provisions, the oenological practices concerning these wines must meet the requirements laid down at Community level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

b.   Maximum yields

69 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

All stages of production of wines eligible to benefit from the controlled designation of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ must take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

| — | department of Deux-Sèvres: Argenton-l’Église, Bouillé-Loretz, Brion-près-Thouet, Louzy, Mauzé-Thouarsais, Oiron, Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars, Tourtenay, Val-en-Vignes (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay); |
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department of Deux-Sèvres: Argenton-l’Église, Bouillé-Loretz, Brion-près-Thouet, Louzy, Mauzé-Thouarsais, Oiron, Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars, Tourtenay, Val-en-Vignes (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay);

| — | department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Machelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Cernusson, Chacé, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Meigné, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and Les Verchers-sur-Layon), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trêves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saumur, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Souzay-Champigny, Terranjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la-Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay, Villevêque; |
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department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Machelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Cernusson, Chacé, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Meigné, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and Les Verchers-sur-Layon), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trêves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Les Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saumur, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Souzay-Champigny, Terranjou (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la-Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (territory formerly part of the delegated municipalities of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay, Villevêque;

| — | department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers. |
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department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers.

7.   Main wine grapes

Cabernet-Sauvignon N

Cabernet Franc N

8.   Description of the link(s)

Information on the geographical area

Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area spans two major geological formations where vineyards occupy most of the river catchment areas and some of the plains: in the west, the Precambrian and Paleozoic base rock is attached to the Armorican Massif; in the east, the Mesozoic and Cenozoic substratum of the Paris basin has covered the ancient base rock, This geological particularity distinguishes the western part of the geographical area, which is marked by the presence of shale deposits (mostly slate) and known locally as ‘Anjou noir’ or ‘black Anjou’, from the eastern part of the geographical area, which stands out for its chalky marl (Saumur) and is known locally as ‘Anjou blanc’ or ‘white Anjou’.

With historic links to the ancient province of Anjou, the geographical area in 2018 essentially covers the southern half of the department of Maine-et-Loire (70 municipalities) and the northern fringes of the departments of Deux-Sèvres (14 municipalities) and Vienne (9 municipalities).

The parcels specifically demarcated for harvesting grapes have soils that have developed from different geological formations. Although they differ significantly, they are generally poor soils with moderate water reserves. They also have good thermal properties.

The geographical area benefits from a temperate oceanic climate with temperature ranges that do not vary significantly, on the one hand because of the relative proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and on the other, because of the role that the Loire and its tributaries play in temperature regulation. The fact that the vines are planted on hills is also a factor. We would also do well to mention the ‘douceur angevine’ (mildness of Anjou), an expression that is particularly apt in the winter, the long spring and autumn, and the frequent hot periods in summertime. The north-west/south-east facing slopes protect the vines from the westerly winds that often have a high moisture content. The geographical area therefore has limited irrigation and benefits from a foehn effect, sheltered from maritime mists by the higher slopes of Choletais and Mauges. Annual rainfall is around 585 millimetres, compared with 800 millimetres in Choletais.

Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

Vines are known to have been cultivated on a continuous basis in Anjou since the first century A.D.. It is excellent vine-growing country, as evidenced by these lines of a poem by Apollonius (sixth century): ‘Not far from Brittany is a town located on a rock with extensive plantations devoted to Ceres and Bacchus and a name, Andecavi (Angers), which is derived from the Greek place name. ‘Vine-growing developed in the Anjou area during the Middle Ages, under the auspices of the monasteries located on the banks of the Loire and around Angers. They became particularly renowned from the 7th and 8th century onwards. Thanks to the influence of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, wine from Anjou made its way to the most splendid tables.

Production developed significantly from the 16th century onwards with the arrival of Dutch merchants seeking wine for their country and colonies. The Dutch stocked up on the wines and trade was so brisk in the 18th century that the river Layon, which crosses the geographical area, was made navigable to make transportation easier. The great esteem in which Anjou wines were held meant that they were in high demand and various taxes were created (on wine in bulk, on crates, wholesale tax, retail tax, excise duty etc.). These taxes had negative consequences for trade. The havoc wrought by the War in the Vendée managed to ruin the vineyards. Prosperity reigned throughout the 19th century. In 1881, the vineyards covered a surface area of 45 000 hectares, of which 10 000 hectares remained in 1893 after the Phylloxera invasion.

The ‘Anjou’ region essentially owes it fame to the production of white wines made from the Chenin B variety. However, plantings of the Cabernet franc N variety and of Cabernet-Sauvignon N a little later on spread significantly after the Phylloxera crisis. In the early 20th century, wine-making efforts were mostly focused on making ‘rouget’, the local name for a light wine served in the cafés. This marked the first stage in the changes to the Anjou vineyards. Together with the Grolleau N and Grolleau Gris G varieties, which produce pale ‘clairet’ wines, complemented by the Gamay N and Pineau d’Aunis N varieties, they contributed towards the development of a significant production of emblematic rosé wines, well-known under the controlled designations of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ and ‘Rosé d’Anjou’. The second stage in this change was due to the expertise acquired by growers in managing this combination of vines. The monitoring and analysis of the best combinations of varieties and planting locations, the assessment of the potential offered by the vine harvests and the expertise acquired in wine-making techniques all led to the development of red wines from the 1960s onwards.

Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

The rosé wines have fermentable sugars and varying levels of sweetness. Their aromas are intense, each revealing the specific characteristics of the vine varieties. However, fruity notes are also very important (peach, strawberry, citrus, etc.). In the mouth, the flavour is a good balance between freshness and roundness. The aromas are intense and long-lasting.

Causal interactions

Still wines

The combination of the vineyards in the north with their specific landscape, notably mild climate, original geology and soil profile gives the wines a distinctive taste that stands out for its freshness.

The diversity of the vineyard locations with their varied geological and soil profiles means that producers have a choice of optimal conditions for each of the mandatory vine varieties to prosper. The winegrowers observe and analyse the behaviour of their vines in order to determine the right location for the vineyards.

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

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the production and ageing of wines eligible to benefit from the controlled designation of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

| — | department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil; |
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department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;

| — | department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Anetz), Vallet; |
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department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Anetz), Vallet;

| — | department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels), Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux. |
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department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (formerly a territory belonging to the delegated municipality of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels), Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux.

Labelling

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The controlled designation of origin may be followed by the term ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new), in accordance with the rules laid down in the specification.

The size of the letters of optional terms whose use, under EU provisions, may be regulated by the Member States, must not be larger, either in height, width or thickness, than twice the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the geographical designation ‘Val de Loire’, in accordance with the rules laid down in the specification. The size of the letters of the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ may not be larger, either in height or width, than two-thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Wines eligible to bear the term ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new) must also state the vintage.

Wines may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that: – it is a place name listed in the land registry; – it appears on the harvest declaration. The place name must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-c7cad5d3-da9f-4088-aebd-c22f0626c5c3

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7.2.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 42/22

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

(2020/C 42/06)

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

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0494-AM01

Date of communication: 14.11.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Supplementary geographical names

Four new geographical names have been recognised for the ‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’ designation: ‘Château-Thébaud’, ‘Goulaine’, ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’ and ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’ (Article 120(1)(g) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013).

These changes have led to amendments to the following sections of Chapter 1 of the specification (dealing with the provisions relating to the supplementary geographical names of the ‘Muscadet Sèvre and Maine’ designation, the four new names incorporating the specific provisions of the existing ones):

| — | II(2) on the geographical names; |
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II(2) on the geographical names;

| — | IV(1)(b) on the geographical area; |
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IV(1)(b) on the geographical area;

| — | IV(2)(b) on the demarcated parcel area; |
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IV(2)(b) on the demarcated parcel area;

| — | IV(3)(b) on the area in immediate proximity; |
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IV(3)(b) on the area in immediate proximity;

| — | VI(1)(b) on pruning rules; |
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VI(1)(b) on pruning rules;

| — | VI(1)(d) on the maximum load per parcel; |
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VI(1)(d) on the maximum load per parcel;

| — | VII(2)(a) on grape sugar content; |
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VII(2)(a) on grape sugar content;

| — | VII(2)(b) on the minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume; |
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VII(2)(b) on the minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume;

| — | VIII(1) on the yield; |
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VIII(1) on the yield;

| — | VIII(2)(b) on the entry into production of young vines; |
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VIII(2)(b) on the entry into production of young vines;

| — | IX(2)(b) and (c) on ageing on the lees; |
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IX(2)(b) and (c) on ageing on the lees;

| — | IX(3)(d) on packaging at the wineries; |
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IX(3)(d) on packaging at the wineries;

| — | IX(5) on the marketing date; |
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IX(5) on the marketing date;

| — | XII(2)(c) on stating the vintage. |
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XII(2)(c) on stating the vintage.

These changes have led to amendments to the following sections of Chapter 2 of the specification (dealing with the provisions relating to the supplementary geographical names of the ‘Muscadet Sèvre and Maine’ designation, the four new names incorporating the specific provisions of the existing ones):

| — | I(1) on the declaration of parcel assignment; |
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I(1) on the declaration of parcel assignment;

| — | I(2) on the claim declaration; |
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I(2) on the claim declaration;

| — | I(4)(b) on the declaration of packaging. |
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I(4)(b) on the declaration of packaging.

These four new additional geographical names are specific areas:

| — | ‘Château-Thébaud’ which, due to its western location on the promontories bordering the river Maine, has a climate favourable to early growth. Its soils, the legacy of gneiss and granodiorite rocks, allow the vines to root deeply, and produce musts rich in organic acids which, after a long ageing period, promote the production of fine and tense wines with great freshness and minerality; |
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‘Château-Thébaud’ which, due to its western location on the promontories bordering the river Maine, has a climate favourable to early growth. Its soils, the legacy of gneiss and granodiorite rocks, allow the vines to root deeply, and produce musts rich in organic acids which, after a long ageing period, promote the production of fine and tense wines with great freshness and minerality;

| — | ‘Goulaine’, where the land, developed on almost unaltered metamorphic rocks, has a climate that is strongly tempered by the proximity of the Loire and the marshes. This encourages rapid ripening of the grapes which, thanks to being harvested early at full ripeness, produce expressive, balanced and flexible wines with aromas of fresh and dried fruit; |
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‘Goulaine’, where the land, developed on almost unaltered metamorphic rocks, has a climate that is strongly tempered by the proximity of the Loire and the marshes. This encourages rapid ripening of the grapes which, thanks to being harvested early at full ripeness, produce expressive, balanced and flexible wines with aromas of fresh and dried fruit;

| — | ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, situated on the ridges and hillsides bordering the Sèvre, where the soils developed on gneiss with low acidity, loose or altered, cause slow ripening, allowing the grapes to become very ripe, the basis for full and powerful wines with ripe fruit notes tending towards candied fruit; |
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‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, situated on the ridges and hillsides bordering the Sèvre, where the soils developed on gneiss with low acidity, loose or altered, cause slow ripening, allowing the grapes to become very ripe, the basis for full and powerful wines with ripe fruit notes tending towards candied fruit;

| — | ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, in the east of the winegrowing area, where the interaction between a more continental climate and sandy-clayey soils formed on gabbro rocks with little alteration favours accelerated ripening, resulting in wines which after careful ageing have intense aromas recalling brioche, spice, fruits and flowers. |
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‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, in the east of the winegrowing area, where the interaction between a more continental climate and sandy-clayey soils formed on gabbro rocks with little alteration favours accelerated ripening, resulting in wines which after careful ageing have intense aromas recalling brioche, spice, fruits and flowers.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly.

2.   Geographical area

The revision of the geographical area of the ‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’ designation results in:

| — | the inclusion of two municipalities (Remouillé, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson) and six part-municipalities (Le Bignon, Getigné, Montbert, Les Sorinières, Cugand, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay), all of which come from the geographical area of the ‘Muscadet’ regional designation; |
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the inclusion of two municipalities (Remouillé, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson) and six part-municipalities (Le Bignon, Getigné, Montbert, Les Sorinières, Cugand, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay), all of which come from the geographical area of the ‘Muscadet’ regional designation;

| — | the exclusion of a part-municipality (Le Loroux-Bottereau) following efforts to limit wine-growing to areas with a high quality. |
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the exclusion of a part-municipality (Le Loroux-Bottereau) following efforts to limit wine-growing to areas with a high quality.

In addition, editorial changes have been made: the new list of administrative entities takes account of mergers of, or other changes to, administrative divisions since the specification was approved. For greater legal certainty, the list follows the current version of the Official Geographical Code, updated yearly by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).

The Single Document concerning the geographical area and the link to the origin has been amended accordingly.

3.   Demarcated parcel area

In section IV(2) of Chapter 1 of the product specification, the words ‘and 20 June 2018’ have been added after ‘19 May 2011’ and the words ‘and 3 May 2017’ have been added after ‘10 February 2011’.

The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the competent national authority approved a modification of the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. The demarcation of the parcel area identifies the land within the geographical area that is suitable for growing the material for this Protected Designation of Origin.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

4.   Area in immediate proximity

The area in immediate proximity has been updated following the merger of certain municipalities and the revision of the geographical area. The overall winemaking area for the designation has not changed.

Point 9 of the Single Document, ‘Further conditions’, has been amended accordingly.

5.   Agri-environment rule

The following has been added to point VI(2) of Chapter 1: ‘The vegetation, sown or spontaneous, in all the spaces between the rows of vines intended for the production of wines eligible for the supplementary geographical names ‘Château-Thébaud’, ‘Clisson’, ‘Gorges’, ‘Goulaine’, ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’ and ‘Le Pallet’ is controlled by mechanical or physical means.’

This amendment reflects current developments in the practices of operators promoting conservation agriculture. It takes into account growing concern for the environment as part of technical procedures. By encouraging mechanised weeding, the amendment aims to reduce the use of chemical herbicides.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

6.   Transport

A new point (b) ‘Specific provisions for the transport of the grape harvest’ has been added to VII(1):

‘The grape harvest intended for the production of wines eligible for the supplementary geographical names ‘Château-Thébaud’, ‘Clisson’, ‘Gorges’, ‘Goulaine’, ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’ and ‘Le Pallet’ is protected from rain during transport from the place of harvest site to the pressing site and, to avoid any compaction, the maximum weight of grapes per tipper is 8 000 kg.’

Limiting the weight of grapes in the tippers allows the deterioration of the grapes during transport to be kept to a minimum, ensuring the maximum quality for the supplementary geographical names.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

7.   Winemaking practices

In IX(1) the sentence ‘They remain on their fine winemaking lees at the time of packing or when first dispatched from the winery.’ has been added.

Keeping wines on their fine lees makes it possible to give the products their typical roundness. This makes it possible to assert and strengthen the segmentation of the different Muscadet designations.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to wine-making practices.

8.   Heat treatment

The ban on subjecting the wine to heat treatment at temperatures of more than 40 °C has been removed. This amendment is intended to allow the operators to use all the technical means available to manage the effects of difficult years that typically cause sensory deviations such as an earthy-musty taste. The technique of heating the must, known as ‘thermovinification’, has proved to be much less perturbing in terms of impoverishing the wine than using mesoporous oenological carbon.

This ban is maintained for the seven additional geographical names.

The Single Document has been amended accordingly with respect to wine-making practices.

9.   Packaging

The end of the packaging period for wines marked ‘sur lie’ [aged on the lees] is extended from 30 November to 31 December. This amendment makes it possible to extend the bottling period of such wines by a month in order to optimise the marketing period of this category without changing the roundness and slight effervescence associated with that marking.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

10.   Circulation of wines

Point 5(b) of section IX of Chapter 1 concerning the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

11.   Link

The link has been revised to include references to the four new supplementary geographical names.

The Single Document on the link with the geographical area has been amended accordingly.

12.   Labelling

Two new points have been added in section XII(2):

| ‘b) | The supplementary geographical names shall be included in the same visual field as the name of the controlled designation of origin. The dimensions of the characters that make them up are equal, in height or width or thickness, to those of the characters composing the name of the controlled designation of origin.’ |
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The supplementary geographical names shall be included in the same visual field as the name of the controlled designation of origin. The dimensions of the characters that make them up are equal, in height or width or thickness, to those of the characters composing the name of the controlled designation of origin.’

| ‘d) | Wines not eligible for a supplementary geographical name may specify a smaller geographical unit on their label, provided that: |
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Wines not eligible for a supplementary geographical name may specify a smaller geographical unit on their label, provided that:

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it is a registered location;

| — | it appears on the harvest declaration. |
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it appears on the harvest declaration.

The place name must be printed in letters no larger, in height or width or thickness, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin. It must appear in the same visual field as the name of the controlled designation of origin.’

Point 9 of the Single Document, ‘Further conditions’, has been amended accordingly.

13.   Reporting requirements

The time limit for submitting a claim statement has changed from 15 to 31 December.

The prior declaration of transaction has been changed into a prior declaration of dispatch.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

14.   Withdrawal

The details of the declaration of withdrawal have been specified.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

15.   Records

Editorial changes have been made as regards record keeping.

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  — | point (b), the words ‘until the date of submitting their claim statement’ and ‘the acidity of the must’ have been deleted; |
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point (b), the words ‘until the date of submitting their claim statement’ and ‘the acidity of the must’ have been deleted;

| — | point (c), the word ‘book’ is replaced by ‘records’; |
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point (c), the word ‘book’ is replaced by ‘records’;

| — | point (d), the word ‘book’ is replaced by ‘records’ and the words ‘or releasing wines of the controlled designation of origin for consumption’ have been deleted. |
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point (d), the word ‘book’ is replaced by ‘records’ and the words ‘or releasing wines of the controlled designation of origin for consumption’ have been deleted.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

16.   Main points to be checked

Chapter 3 has been updated to harmonise the drafting of the main points to be checked in specifications from the Nantes area.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

The wines are still, dry white wines.

The wines have:

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  — | a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of 3 grams per litre; |
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a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10 %;

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a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of 3 grams per litre;

| — | a maximum volatile acid content of 10 milliequivalents per litre; |
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a maximum volatile acid content of 10 milliequivalents per litre;

| — | a maximum total alcoholic strength by volume, after enrichment, of 12 %.
  The wines comply with the limits on total acidity content, total sulphur dioxide content and total actual alcoholic strength laid down in EU legislation. The wines are still, dry white wines.
  They have a delicate balance of taste between roundness and freshness and develop a complex bouquet of aromas with dominant fruity or floral notes.
  Prolonged maturation gives them good ageing qualities.
  They are carefully bottled to preserve and enhance their aromatic richness.






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a maximum total alcoholic strength by volume, after enrichment, of 12 %.

The wines comply with the limits on total acidity content, total sulphur dioxide content and total actual alcoholic strength laid down in EU legislation. The wines are still, dry white wines.

They have a delicate balance of taste between roundness and freshness and develop a complex bouquet of aromas with dominant fruity or floral notes.

Prolonged maturation gives them good ageing qualities.

They are carefully bottled to preserve and enhance their aromatic richness.

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

a.   Essential oenological practices

Growing method

The minimum planting density of the vines is 6 500 plants per hectare.

The distance between the rows is 1,50 metres or less, and the spacing between plants in the same row is between 0,90 and 1,10 metres.

The vines are pruned with a maximum of 12 buds per plant:

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either short pruning with a maximum of 5 spurs per plant

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or by means of simple or double Guyot.

Pruning is carried out before the budding stage or stage 5 on the Eichhorn and Lorenz scale.

Regardless of the pruning method, the vines can be pruned with four additional buds per plant on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves, there are no more than 12 fruit-bearing branches for the year per plant.

Specific oenological practice

Any heat treatment of the harvest at a temperature below – 5 °C is prohibited.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 12 %.

They are aged on their fine winemaking lees at the end of alcoholic fermentation and at least until 1 March of the year following harvest. They remain on their fine winemaking lees at the time of packing or when first dispatched from the winery.

In addition to the above provisions, the oenological practices concerning these wines meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

b.   Maximum yields

66 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

All stages of the production must take place within the geographical area approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meeting of the competent national committee on 15 June 2017. The perimeter of this area, on the date of approval of this specification by the competent national committee, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

| — | Department of Loire-Atlantique: Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, Basse-Goulaine, Le Bignon (partly), La Chapelle-Heulin, Château-Thébaud, Clisson, Divatte-sur-Loire (only for the territory of the delegated municipality of La Chapelle-Basse Mer), Gétigné (partly), Gorges, La Haie-Fouassière, Haute-Goulaine, Le Landreau, Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, Monnières, Montbert (partly), Mouzillon, Le Pallet, La Regrippière, Remouillé, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, Les Sorinières (partly), Vallet, Vertou; |
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Department of Loire-Atlantique: Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, Basse-Goulaine, Le Bignon (partly), La Chapelle-Heulin, Château-Thébaud, Clisson, Divatte-sur-Loire (only for the territory of the delegated municipality of La Chapelle-Basse Mer), Gétigné (partly), Gorges, La Haie-Fouassière, Haute-Goulaine, Le Landreau, Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, Monnières, Montbert (partly), Mouzillon, Le Pallet, La Regrippière, Remouillé, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, Les Sorinières (partly), Vallet, Vertou;

| — | Department of Maine-et-Loire: Sèvremoine (only for the territory of the delegated municipalities of Saint Crespin-sur-Moine and Tillières). |
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Department of Maine-et-Loire: Sèvremoine (only for the territory of the delegated municipalities of Saint Crespin-sur-Moine and Tillières).

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Department of Vendée: Cugand (partly), Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay (partly).

7.   Main wine grape varieties

Melon B

8.   Description of the link(s)

Information on the geographical area

Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The wine-growing area for the registered designation of origin ‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’ is characterised by a hilly landscape linked to a particularly dense hydrographic network. East of the city of Nantes, on the slopes overlooking the Loire and the Goulaine marshes or further south on the slopes of the Sèvre, the Maine and their tributaries, the vineyard parcels occupy the hillsides and shape the countryside. This area forms the central part of the geographical area for the ‘Muscadet’ AOC and covers part of the departments of Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire and Vendée.

Strongly influenced by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, the area’s climate does however have some nuances. The generally very mild winters are particularly temperate to the north, near the Loire and the Goulaine marshes, where the supplementary geographical name ‘Goulaine’ is located, and to the west, the site of the supplementary geographical name ‘Château-Thébaud’, which is more subject to oceanic influences. The winters are significantly colder towards the south-east, where the supplementary geographical names ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, ‘Gorges’ and ‘Clisson’ are situated, as these areas are further away from the Loire and the marshes. The summers generally remain cool due to the ocean breezes, with below average rainfall and long hours of sunshine.

The geological structure of the geographical area reveals a great variety of rocks from the Paleozoic era:

| — | micaschists dominate in the north and north-east, associated, on the edge of the Goulaine marshes, with gneiss interspersed with bands of greenstone, both metamorphic rocks which form the basis of the supplementary geographical name ‘Goulaine’; |
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micaschists dominate in the north and north-east, associated, on the edge of the Goulaine marshes, with gneiss interspersed with bands of greenstone, both metamorphic rocks which form the basis of the supplementary geographical name ‘Goulaine’;

| — | to the east there is a major gabbro massif which forms the geological backbone of the supplementary geographical name ‘Gorges’ and stretches along the river Sanguèze, where the supplementary geographical name ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’ takes over; |
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to the east there is a major gabbro massif which forms the geological backbone of the supplementary geographical name ‘Gorges’ and stretches along the river Sanguèze, where the supplementary geographical name ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’ takes over;

| — | the western part of the geographical area rests on a substratum composed mainly of orthogenesis, low-acid gneiss and a granodiorite which make up the base of the ‘Château-Thébaud’ supplementary geographical name; |
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the western part of the geographical area rests on a substratum composed mainly of orthogenesis, low-acid gneiss and a granodiorite which make up the base of the ‘Château-Thébaud’ supplementary geographical name;

| — | at the centre of the geographical area, the supplementary geographical name ‘Le Pallet’ is located in a sector where the rocks are poorly altered and heavily cracked, while the gneiss rocks on which the vineyards of the complementary geographical name ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’ stand often have a more altered facies; |
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at the centre of the geographical area, the supplementary geographical name ‘Le Pallet’ is located in a sector where the rocks are poorly altered and heavily cracked, while the gneiss rocks on which the vineyards of the complementary geographical name ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’ stand often have a more altered facies;

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in the south, a fault isolates a large-grain granite massif characteristic of the supplementary geographical name ‘Clisson’.

In places the primary base is covered by sandy-clayey sediments more or less rich in pebbles.

In spite of their diversity these formations are often the basis for brown, well-drained sandy and stony brown soils, sometimes enriched in clays on the underlying layers composed of gabbros. The parcel area where the grapes are harvested consists of well-defined parcels which have well-filtered soils with a good heat-retaining capacity, a limited water-retention capacity and moderate chemical fertility.

Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

St Martin, a monk and founder of Vertou Abbey in the sixth century, was the first to organise viticulture on the hillsides of the Sèvre and Maine. The development of vineyards continued throughout the Middle Ages along the navigable stretches of these two rivers, allowing in particular the early growth of the vineyards making up the supplementary geographical names ‘Château-Thébaud’, ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’ and ‘Le Pallet’. From the 16th century onwards, at the instigation of the international traders in Nantes, the Melon B variety became the vine most planted in the region. The name ‘Muscadet’ appears for the first time in 1635, on a lease contract preserved in Gorges. At the end of the 18th century the parish of Monnières already had almost two-thirds of its land under vines, proof of the region’s wine specialisation.

Following the destruction of vineyards on the fringes of the Vendée wars in 1793-1794, and then the damage caused by phylloxera, wine-growers adopted new techniques such as planting in rows and the Guyot pruning method. Since then, production know-how has been well codified with winegrowers using Melon B as the sole variety, maintaining a high planting density, checking the vines’ growth and limiting their yield, and harvesting the grapes once fully ripened.

To produce richer and more complex wines, the operators adopted a particular technical winemaking procedure known as the ‘Nantes method’, which consists in keeping the wines on fine winemaking lees for at least one winter without any racking. This knowhow stems from the winegrowers’ habit of keeping a barrel of their best wine on the lees to celebrate family events the following spring. It is an ageing method that makes for round and unctuous wines, as they are enriched, in particular, with mannoproteins and other compounds resulting from the autolysis of yeast cell walls. Moreover, this method, based on letting the wines rest and keeping them in a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, which strongly limits oxidation and the release of volatile compounds, allows the wines to preserve the aromas formed during the alcoholic fermentation until the spring and beyond. During the cellar operations the wines are also enriched with tertiary aromas. The grapes, musts and wines produced by the Melon B variety contain a significant concentration of precursors of glycosidic aromas. These molecules, formed from aglycones related to sugars, are normally odourless, but the breaking of the β-glucosidic linkages due to various chemical and enzymatic processes creates strongly odorous compounds, mainly of monoterpenes and C13-norisoprenoids, with the formation in particular of β-damascone, a substance known for its major role in fruity wine aromas. The operators have acquired special expertise in protecting the wines from oxidation in the vat and bottling them with care, so that their fragrances can continue to be released as long as possible, making for more complex wines. These customs are sometimes adapted to the changes in the environment, such as the very late harvesting of grapes in the supplementary geographical names ‘Clisson’, ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’ and ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, the preservation of a high rate of organic acids in the musts for the supplementary geographical names ‘Gorges’ and ‘Château-Thébaud’, the early harvesting of the complementary geographical name ‘Goulaine’ or the practice of keeping wines for long periods on their fine wine-making lees for the best cuvées. The wines with a supplementary geographical name are aged on their lees until they are packaged. They are bottled directly at the winery so as to limit the risks of oxidation and reduce the loss of aromas.

From 1925, seeking to preserve their wines’ quality and renown, the producers in the municipality of La Haie-Fouassière and the surrounding area obtained, through the courts, permission to declare their wines under the name ‘Muscadet Grands Crus de Sèvre et Maine’. The AOC ‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’ was recognised in 1936. The traditional term ‘sur lie’ was given specific rules in 1977, and since 1994 it has resulted in the bottling of wines during the year following the year of harvesting, in the wineries where vinification took place, to keep racking and decanting to a minimum.

The geographical area now has a very marked wine-growing specialisation, and several municipalities devote a large part of their land to growing only Melon B vines. With about 8 000 hectares operated by 600 producers in 2016, the AOC ‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’ wines account for almost 70 % of the volume marketed in all the AOCs of the Nantes wine-growing area. More than half of these wines are marked ‘sur lie’.

Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

The wines with the registered designation of origin ‘Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’ are still, dry white wines. They have a delicate balance of taste between roundness and freshness and develop a complex bouquet of aromas with dominant fruity or floral notes. They are carefully bottled to preserve and strengthen their aromatic richness.

The wines with the endorsement ‘sur lie’ are balanced in the mouth, tending more towards roundness; they have a more complex bouquet and they may be slightly sparkling due to the residual carbon dioxide formed during the alcoholic fermentation. To preserve their freshness, aromatic richness and endogenous carbon dioxide, the wines are protected from oxidation during ageing. Their carbon dioxide content being too high for them to be packed in flexible containers, the wines are bottled and particular care is required during bottling.

Prolonged maturation can make the wines suitable for ageing, for example those with a supplementary geographical name:

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‘Château-Thébaud’, the wines of which are usually characterised by the finesse and elegance of their bouquet, varying between fruity, floral and aromatic plants, characteristics which meet in the mouth with saline, fresh and tense flavours;

| — | ‘Clisson’, whose wines are generally characterised by a very concentrated taste and intense aromas, mainly of fruit (ripe and dried); |
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‘Clisson’, whose wines are generally characterised by a very concentrated taste and intense aromas, mainly of fruit (ripe and dried);

| — | ‘Gorges’, the wines of which are often very powerful in the mouth, supported by acidity and bitterness and by mineral or menthol aromas; |
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‘Gorges’, the wines of which are often very powerful in the mouth, supported by acidity and bitterness and by mineral or menthol aromas;

| — | ‘Goulaine’, where the wines usually have an intense bouquet dominated by notes of fresh and dried fruit and floral nuances, and are indicated by their balance, roundness, very slight bitterness and a long-lasting velvety impression in the mouth; |
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‘Goulaine’, where the wines usually have an intense bouquet dominated by notes of fresh and dried fruit and floral nuances, and are indicated by their balance, roundness, very slight bitterness and a long-lasting velvety impression in the mouth;

| — | ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, whose wines, closed in their youth, later frequently have intense floral, citrus, aromatic herb aromas, with brioche and mineral notes and a taste whose concentrated structure is supported by slight bitterness and astringency; |
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‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, whose wines, closed in their youth, later frequently have intense floral, citrus, aromatic herb aromas, with brioche and mineral notes and a taste whose concentrated structure is supported by slight bitterness and astringency;

| — | ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, the wines of which are often distinguished by their strong aromas of dried or candied fruit and balsamic notes, while in the mouth they reveal a broad and generous profile with a creamy character balanced by a very slight bitterness; |
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‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, the wines of which are often distinguished by their strong aromas of dried or candied fruit and balsamic notes, while in the mouth they reveal a broad and generous profile with a creamy character balanced by a very slight bitterness;

| — | ‘Le Pallet’, whose wines are frequently distinguished by their smooth balance in the mouth and by their very fine aromatic bouquet dominated by the floral component. |
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‘Le Pallet’, whose wines are frequently distinguished by their smooth balance in the mouth and by their very fine aromatic bouquet dominated by the floral component.

To preserve the qualities obtained by ageing and to avoid any oxidation, the wines with supplementary geographical names are bottled directly at the winery.

Causal interactions

Due to their coarse texture bequeathed by old rocks, the soils of the geographical area give the vines an early start to their growth cycle and limit their vigour. The mild winters accentuate this early start, while the summer sunshine and marine winds protect the vegetation from diseases. These soils provide a moderate and steady water supply to the vine, the guarantee of good ripening, due to their reduced water reserve and fracturing which enable deep rooting. Over the centuries, these factors favoured the selection of the early grape variety Melon B, particularly as the moderate summer temperatures in the geographical area are ideal in order to preserve the freshness and aromas of the wines from this delicate white variety.

The long wine-growing history of the geographical area, its early specialisation and the density of the vines which characterise it have long favoured the pooling of practices. Seeking to protect the authenticity of their products, the producers obtained recognition as an AOC from 1936, one of the first to achieve this in France, at the end of a process initiated in the 1920s.

Their know-how enables operators to control production and harvest healthy grapes when fully ripened. Made in line with local custom, the wines are aged on their fine winemaking lees until packaging, without any racking. The geographical area’s mild winter temperatures, which favour interaction with the lees, allow the wines to continue to improve during ageing, growing richer on the palate from the very next spring. Careful bottling makes it possible to preserve the wines’ essential characteristics, as some aromas continue to develop after packaging. This know-how, perfectly suited to the potential of the natural environment and the Melon B variety, allow the odorous molecules formed in fermentation and the precursors of glycosidic aromas to be fully expressed in the wines.

Bottled the year after the harvest, AOC wines marked ‘sur lie’ keep their characteristic freshness supported by a light effervescence due to the residual carbon dioxide formed during the wine-making process. To avoid any oxidation the wines are bottled directly at the winery. This traditional practice, which minimises handling, is perfectly suited to preserving the delicate aroma compounds of the wines. The diversity of rocks and soils derived therefrom, the topographical variations and climatic nuances due to the distance of islands under vines in relation to the water bodies, partly explain the aromatic complexity encountered in the wines. Taking advantage of the diversity of the natural environment, along with demanding wine-making practices, have enabled producers to distinguish specific features and to promote the supplementary geographical names which constitute the ‘flagships’ of the protected designation of origin:

| — | ‘Château-Thébaud’ which, due to its western location on the promontories bordering the river Maine, has a climate favourable to early growth. Its soils, the legacy of gneiss and granodiorite rocks, allow the vines to root deeply, and produce musts rich in organic acids which, after a long ageing period, promote the production of fine and tense wines with great freshness and minerality; |
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‘Château-Thébaud’ which, due to its western location on the promontories bordering the river Maine, has a climate favourable to early growth. Its soils, the legacy of gneiss and granodiorite rocks, allow the vines to root deeply, and produce musts rich in organic acids which, after a long ageing period, promote the production of fine and tense wines with great freshness and minerality;

| — | ‘Clisson’, where the interaction between a relatively late climate, the shallow sandy soils derived from granite, the steep slopes on the Sèvre or the Maine and practices geared towards the search for late grape ripening and long ageing of wines on their fine winemaking lees give the wines their richness in the mouth and their characteristic fruity aromas; |
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‘Clisson’, where the interaction between a relatively late climate, the shallow sandy soils derived from granite, the steep slopes on the Sèvre or the Maine and practices geared towards the search for late grape ripening and long ageing of wines on their fine winemaking lees give the wines their richness in the mouth and their characteristic fruity aromas;

| — | ‘Gorges’, where the soils formed by the weathering of gabbros and the relatively late local climate, along with practices intended to harvest the grapes before full ripeness, and then to age the wines for a long period in an anaerobic environment on their fine lees, result in wines which are lively in the mouth and have a very fresh, mineral aroma; |
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‘Gorges’, where the soils formed by the weathering of gabbros and the relatively late local climate, along with practices intended to harvest the grapes before full ripeness, and then to age the wines for a long period in an anaerobic environment on their fine lees, result in wines which are lively in the mouth and have a very fresh, mineral aroma;

| — | ‘Goulaine’, where the land, developed on almost unaltered metamorphic rocks, has a climate that is strongly tempered by the proximity of the Loire and the marshes. This encourages rapid ripening of the grapes which, thanks to being harvested early at full ripeness, produce expressive, balanced and flexible wines with aromas of fresh and dried fruit; |
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‘Goulaine’, where the land, developed on almost unaltered metamorphic rocks, has a climate that is strongly tempered by the proximity of the Loire and the marshes. This encourages rapid ripening of the grapes which, thanks to being harvested early at full ripeness, produce expressive, balanced and flexible wines with aromas of fresh and dried fruit;

| — | ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, situated on the ridges and hillsides bordering the Sèvre, where the soils developed on gneiss with low acidity, loose or altered rocks, cause slow ripening, allowing the grapes to become very ripe, the basis for full and powerful wines with ripe fruit notes tending towards candied fruit; |
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‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’, situated on the ridges and hillsides bordering the Sèvre, where the soils developed on gneiss with low acidity, loose or altered rocks, cause slow ripening, allowing the grapes to become very ripe, the basis for full and powerful wines with ripe fruit notes tending towards candied fruit;

| — | ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, in the east of the winegrowing area, where the interaction between a more continental climate and sandy-clayey soils formed on gabbro rocks with little alteration favours accelerated ripening, resulting in wines which after careful ageing have intense aromas recalling brioche, spice, fruits and flowers. |
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‘Mouzillon – Tillières’, in the east of the winegrowing area, where the interaction between a more continental climate and sandy-clayey soils formed on gabbro rocks with little alteration favours accelerated ripening, resulting in wines which after careful ageing have intense aromas recalling brioche, spice, fruits and flowers.

| — | ‘Le Pallet’, where the long wine-growing tradition and the cohesion of the producers have helped to build up the know-how that makes best use of the grapes harvested at full maturity on stony and cracked soils, leading to the harmony of the wines’ taste and the fineness of their floral aromas. |
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‘Le Pallet’, where the long wine-growing tradition and the cohesion of the producers have helped to build up the know-how that makes best use of the grapes harvested at full maturity on stony and cracked soils, leading to the harmony of the wines’ taste and the fineness of their floral aromas.

The operators have learned to preserve the aromatic characteristics of these wines by minimising all contact with oxygen in the air during packaging. With this in mind and in accordance with local custom, these wines are packed in bottles in the same winery where they are produced.

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

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Packaging in the demarcated area

Description of the condition:

Wines eligible for the endorsement ‘sur lie’ must be packaged in the demarcated area.

They are bottled at the winery, so as to keep decanting to a minimum, between 1 March and 31 December of the year following the harvest to preserve the qualities obtained using specific winemaking and ageing methods, in particular their freshness and complex aromas, some of which develop after bottling, and a slight effervescence due to their naturally occurring carbon dioxide content.

It is an ageing method that makes for round and unctuous wines, as they are enriched, in particular, with mannoproteins and other compounds resulting from the autolysis of yeast cell walls. This method is based on letting the wines rest and keeping them in a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, which strongly limits oxidation and the release of volatile compounds.

The wines are bottled, their carbon dioxide content being too high for them to be packed in flexible containers, and particular care is required during bottling.

They remain on their fine winemaking lees at the time of packing or when first dispatched from the winery.

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the identified geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the vinification, processing, ageing and packaging of wines eligible for the endorsement ‘sur lie’, comprises the territory of the following municipalities or part-municipalities on the basis of the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

| — | Department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Le Bignon (partly), La Boissière-du-Doré, Bouaye, Bouguenais, Boussay, Brains, Carquefou, Le Cellier, Chaumes-en-Retz, Chauvé, Cheix-en-Retz, La Chevrolière, Corcoué-sur-Logne, Couffé, Divatte-sur-Loire (only for the territory of the delegated municipality of Barbechat), Frossay, Geneston, Gétigné (partly), Legé, Ligné, La Limouzinière, Loireauxence (only for the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur and Varades), Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Machecoul-Saint-Même, La Marne, Mauves-sur-Loire, Mésanger, Montbert (partly), Montrelais, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Oudon, Paulx, Le Pellerin, La Planche, Pont-Saint-Martin, Pornic, Port-Saint-Père, La Remaudière, Rezé, Rouans, Saint-Aignan-Grandlieu, Saint-Colomban, Sainte-Pazanne, Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte, Saint-Géréon, Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, Saint-Léger-les-Vignes, Saint-Lumine-de-Coutais, Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, Saint-Père-en-Retz, Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Saint-Viaud, Les Sorinières (partly), Thouaré-sur-Loire, Touvois, Vair-sur-Loire, Vieillevigne, Villeneuve-en-Retz, Vue. |
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Department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Le Bignon (partly), La Boissière-du-Doré, Bouaye, Bouguenais, Boussay, Brains, Carquefou, Le Cellier, Chaumes-en-Retz, Chauvé, Cheix-en-Retz, La Chevrolière, Corcoué-sur-Logne, Couffé, Divatte-sur-Loire (only for the territory of the delegated municipality of Barbechat), Frossay, Geneston, Gétigné (partly), Legé, Ligné, La Limouzinière, Loireauxence (only for the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur and Varades), Le Loroux-Bottereau (partly), Machecoul-Saint-Même, La Marne, Mauves-sur-Loire, Mésanger, Montbert (partly), Montrelais, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Oudon, Paulx, Le Pellerin, La Planche, Pont-Saint-Martin, Pornic, Port-Saint-Père, La Remaudière, Rezé, Rouans, Saint-Aignan-Grandlieu, Saint-Colomban, Sainte-Pazanne, Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte, Saint-Géréon, Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, Saint-Léger-les-Vignes, Saint-Lumine-de-Coutais, Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, Saint-Père-en-Retz, Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Saint-Viaud, Les Sorinières (partly), Thouaré-sur-Loire, Touvois, Vair-sur-Loire, Vieillevigne, Villeneuve-en-Retz, Vue.

| — | Department of Maine-et-Loire: Beaupréau-en-Mauges (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Beaupréau and Gesté), Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Fresne-sur-Loire), Mauges-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Marillais and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil), Montrevault-sur-Èvre (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Boissière-sur-Evre, La Chaussaire, Le Fief-Sauvin, Le Fuilet, Montrevault, Le Puiset-Doré, Saint-Pierre-Montlimart and Saint-Rémy-en-Mauges), Orée d’Anjou, Sèvremoine (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Montfaucon-Montigné and Saint-Germain-sur-Moine). |
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Department of Maine-et-Loire: Beaupréau-en-Mauges (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Beaupréau and Gesté), Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Fresne-sur-Loire), Mauges-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Marillais and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil), Montrevault-sur-Èvre (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Boissière-sur-Evre, La Chaussaire, Le Fief-Sauvin, Le Fuilet, Montrevault, Le Puiset-Doré, Saint-Pierre-Montlimart and Saint-Rémy-en-Mauges), Orée d’Anjou, Sèvremoine (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Montfaucon-Montigné and Saint-Germain-sur-Moine).

| — | Department of Vendée: Cugand (partly), Montaigu, Rocheservière, Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay (partly), Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine. |
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Department of Vendée: Cugand (partly), Montaigu, Rocheservière, Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay (partly), Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine.

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the indication ‘sur lie’ [aged on the lees] in accordance with the rules laid down in the product specification for the use of this indication.

The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’, in accordance with the rules laid down in the product specification.

The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the supplementary geographical names ‘Clisson’, ‘Gorges’, ‘Le Pallet’, ‘Château-Thébaud’, ‘Goulaine’, ‘Monnières – Saint-Fiacre’ and ‘Mouzillon – Tillières’ for wines complying with the production conditions laid down for those names in the product specification.

The size of the letters of the indication ‘sur lie’ and of the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ must be equal to or smaller, in height, width and thickness, than the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

For wines labelled ‘sur lie’ or bearing the supplementary geographical names ‘Clisson’, ‘Gorges’ or ‘Le Pallet’, the vintage must also appear on the label.

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The supplementary geographical names shall be included in the same visual field as the name of the controlled designation of origin. The dimensions of the characters that make them up are equal, in height or width or thickness, to those of the characters composing the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Wines not eligible for a supplementary geographical name may specify a smaller geographical unit on their label, provided that:

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it is a registered location;

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it appears on the harvest declaration.

The place name must be printed in letters no larger, in height or width or thickness, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin. It must appear in the same visual field as the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-7e913c79-1202-4697-b5ed-a01af13ee5f8

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

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