# Official Journal C 248/2019

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6224 July 2019 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 248

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6224 July 2019

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 248/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9396 — CapMan/CBRE/Norled) (
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 248/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9396 — CapMan/CBRE/Norled) (
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  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 248/02 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| 2019/C 248/03 | Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union | 3 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 248/02

Euro exchange rates

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2019/C 248/03

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 248/04 | Notification of the approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 4 |
| 2019/C 248/05 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 13 |
| 2019/C 248/06 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 19 |
| 2019/C 248/07 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 26 |
| 2019/C 248/08 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 32 |

V   Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2019/C 248/04

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

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2019/C 248/05

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a 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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2019/C 248/06

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a 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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2019/C 248/07

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

26

2019/C 248/08

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a 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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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 24.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 248/1 |
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24.7.2019

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 248/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9396 — CapMan/CBRE/Norled)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 248/01)

On 16 July 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9396. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9396. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 24.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 248/2 |
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24.7.2019

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 248/2

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Euro exchange rates (1)

23 July 2019

(2019/C 248/02)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1173 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 120,82 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4659 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89830 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,5695 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0985 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 139,90 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,6810 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,549 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 325,50 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2497 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,7207 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,3534 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5898 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4691 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,7266 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6605 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5238 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 317,02 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 15,4992 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,6856 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3863 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 598,63 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6016 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 57,128 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 70,5611 |
| THB | Thai baht | 34,519 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,1878 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,3081 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 77,0150 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1173

JPY

Japanese yen

120,82

DKK

Danish krone

7,4659

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89830

SEK

Swedish krona

10,5695

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0985

ISK

Iceland króna

139,90

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,6810

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,549

HUF

Hungarian forint

325,50

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2497

RON

Romanian leu

4,7207

TRY

Turkish lira

6,3534

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5898

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4691

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,7266

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6605

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5238

KRW

South Korean won

1 317,02

ZAR

South African rand

15,4992

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,6856

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3863

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 598,63

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6016

PHP

Philippine peso

57,128

RUB

Russian rouble

70,5611

THB

Thai baht

34,519

BRL

Brazilian real

4,1878

MXN

Mexican peso

21,3081

INR

Indian rupee

77,0150

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

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Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2019/C 248/03)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 169, in the Explanatory Note to heading ‘3004 Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale’, the following text is added:

‘This heading includes, inter alia, hormone, co-enzyme and co-factors preparations. These preparations are based on hormones of heading 2937, on enzyme co-factors and mixtures thereof. Such preparations contain a sufficient quantity of active substances to provide therapeutic or prophylactic effect against a specific disease or ailment. The daily dose is recommended on the label, packaging or on the accompanying user directions.

The index of Anatomical Therapeutic Chemicals (WHO ATC-DDD index) (https://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/), developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), indicates the Defined Daily Dose (DDD) providing therapeutic or prophylactic effect when applied in quantities equal to or exceeding the amounts listed in that index.

The following table shows the DDD for α-lipoic acid and melatonin:

| Name of the active substance | Defined Daily Dose | Unit | Administration route |
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| α-lipoic acid or thioctic acid | 0,6 | g | oral |
| 0,6 | g | parenteral |
| Melatonin | 2 | mg | oral’ |

Name of the active substance

Defined Daily Dose

Unit

Administration route

α-lipoic acid or thioctic acid

0,6

g

oral

0,6

g

parenteral

Melatonin

2

mg

oral’

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(1)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

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(2)  OJ C 119, 29.3.2019, p. 1.

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V Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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

(2019/C 248/04)

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

NOTIFICATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Bordeaux’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0821-AM04

Notification date: 10.4.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Demarcated parcel area

Description and reasons

The dates on which the competent national authority approved the changes to the demarcated parcel area for the ‘Bordeaux’ PDO, as shown in the Annex to the specification for the designation, have been updated. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the protected designation of origin in question.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

2.   Geographical area — editorial amendment

Description and reasons

In point IV(1)(a) of Chapter I of the specification:

The municipalities of Cantenac and Margaux have been removed and the municipality of Margaux-Cantenac has been added since the two municipalities have merged.

The municipalities of Aubie-et-Espessas, Castets-en-Dorthe, Castillon-de-Castets, Civrac-de-Dordogne, Saint-Antoine and Salignac have been removed.

The municipalities of Val de Virvée, Castets et Castillon and Civrac-sur-Dordogne have been added.

The municipalities of Aubie-et-Espessas, Saint-Antoine and Salignac have merged to become the municipality of Val de Virvée.

The municipalities of Castets-en-Dorthe and Castillon-de-Castets have merged to become the municipality of Castets et Castillon.

The municipality of Civrac-de-Dordogne has become Civrac-sur-Dordogne.

This affects point 6 of the Single Document.

3.   Amendment to the area in immediate proximity

Description and reasons

In point IV(3) of Chapter I of the specification, the following three municipalities have been added: ‘Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt’, ‘Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh’ and ‘Thénac’.

This amendment is a correction to the area in immediate proximity which has been made in order to include municipalities where winemaking and/or production practices have been shown to take place and which border the production area of the PDO.

This affects point 9 of the Single Document.

4.   Amendment to the production conditions of the rosé wines

Description and reasons

—   Vine varieties

In point V of Chapter I of the specification, the list of grape varieties suitable for producing rosé wine has been extended by adding white secondary varieties that are included elsewhere in the specification for the ‘Bordeaux’ PDO and are used to produce white wine.

The varieties in question are Sémillon B, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon gris G. This amendment does not concern rosé wines that are eligible to use the indication ‘clairet’, to which the common list with the varieties used to produce red wine still applies.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

This amendment includes a limit on the proportion of the aforementioned secondary grape varieties to be planted among the vine varieties of the holding (point V of Chapter I of the specification) and to be used in the blending of grapes or musts for the production of rosé wine (point IX of Chapter I of the specification). The limit is set at 20 %, including a maximum of 10 % for the Sauvignon B and Sauvignon gris G varieties combined.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

The organoleptic balance of the rosé wines can be improved through the use of secondary white grape varieties. Depending on the black grape varieties providing the basis, the white varieties are intended to bring either freshness or roundness.

—   Description of the product

The addition of the white secondary varieties has led to the organoleptic description of the rosé wines being redrafted in order to ensure that the amendment did not affect the product.

Point X(2) (the link) of Chapter I of the specification has been amended.

This affects point 4 of the Single Document.

—   Oenological practices

Point IX of Chapter I of the specification has been amended to authorise the use of oenological charcoal for musts, in a proportion not exceeding 20 % of the volume of rosé wine produced by the winemaker concerned, for the harvest in question.

This affects point 5 of the Single Document.

5.   Link to the origin

Description and reasons

In the first paragraph of point X(1)(a) of Chapter I of the specification, the number of municipalities in the geographical area has been changed from 501 to 497 as a result of municipal mergers and from 542 to 538 for the total number of municipalities in the department of Gironde.

Point 8 of the Single Document has been amended.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Bordeaux

2.   Type of geographical indication

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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4.   Description of the wine(s)

Still dry white wines

The still dry white 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 fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l. This may be increased to 5 g/l if the total acidity is ≥ 2,7 g/l H2SO4. |
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a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l. This may be increased to 5 g/l if the total acidity is ≥ 2,7 g/l H2SO4.

After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13 %.

Prior to packaging, they have:

| — | a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l; |
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a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l;

| — | a total SO2 content of ≤ 180 mg/l. |
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a total SO2 content of ≤ 180 mg/l.

The other analytical standards comply with EU rules.

The dry white wines made from the Sauvignon B variety have very aromatic, fresh and fruity floral and citrus notes. Sémillon B provides body and richness; the combination with Muscadelle B adds floral aromas. In blends, the secondary varieties bring acidity and citrus notes. These thirst-quenching wines are very suitable for early consumption (one or two years).

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 200 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

200

Still white wines with residual sugars

The still white wines with residual sugars have:

| — | a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %; |
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a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %;

| — | a fermentable sugar content of > 5 g/l and ≤ 60 g/l. |
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a fermentable sugar content of > 5 g/l and ≤ 60 g/l.

After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13,5 %.

Prior to packaging, they have:

| — | a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l; |
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a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l;

| — | a total SO2 content of ≤ 250 mg/l. |
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a total SO2 content of ≤ 250 mg/l.

The other analytical standards comply with EU rules.

The white wines with fermentable sugars are based on the Sémillon B variety, which produces round, full-bodied wines with a golden colour and aromas of candied fruit and can be combined with Sauvignon B to add freshness. They can be aged for a few years and thus can also be enjoyed young.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 250 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

250

Still rosé wines

The still rosé 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 fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l. This may be increased to 5 g/l if the total acidity is ≥ 2,7 g/l H2SO4. |
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a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l. This may be increased to 5 g/l if the total acidity is ≥ 2,7 g/l H2SO4.

| — | a modified colour intensity (OD 420 + OD 520 + OD 620) of ≤ 1,1. |
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a modified colour intensity (OD 420 + OD 520 + OD 620) of ≤ 1,1.

After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13 %.

Prior to packaging, they have:

| — | a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l; |
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a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l;

| — | a total SO2 content of ≤ 180 mg/l. |
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a total SO2 content of ≤ 180 mg/l.

The other analytical standards comply with EU rules.

The rosé wines have a colour that ranges from pale pink to a more intense pink according to the technique used (direct pressing, light maceration or bleeding/draining) and a range of fruity or floral aromas underpinned by a balanced structure combining roundness and liveliness. They are full-bodied in the mouth. These wines are suitable for early consumption (one or two years).

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 200 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

200

Still red wines

The still red wines have:

| — | a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %; |
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a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %;

| — | a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l. |
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a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l.

| — | a malic acid content of ≤ 0,3 g/l. |
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a malic acid content of ≤ 0,3 g/l.

After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13,5 %.

Prior to packaging, they have:

| — | a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l; |
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a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l;

| — | a total SO2 content of ≤ 140 mg/l. |
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a total SO2 content of ≤ 140 mg/l.

The other analytical standards comply with EU rules.

The red wines, in which Merlot N is often the predominant variety, are supple, fruity and not very acidic. In years of good ripeness, freshness can be added through the acidity of the Petit Verdot N and Cot N varieties. However, the main combination is Merlot N with Cabernet Sauvignon N and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Franc N, both of which give the wines an aromatic complexity and a tannic power that allows them to maintain and develop their bouquet.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 20 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 150 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

150

5.   Winemaking practices

a.   
  Essential oenological practices

Planting density — Spacing

Cultivation method

In the case of parcels planted from 1 August 2008, the minimum planting density of the vines 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 0,85 metres. This density may be reduced to 3 300 plants per hectare. In that case, the spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres.

Pruning rules

Cultivation method

Only spur (or short) pruning and shoot (or long) pruning are allowed. In the case of the Merlot N, Sémillon B and Muscadelle B grape varieties, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 45 000 per hectare and 18 per plant. In the case of the other varieties, including the Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B, Sauvignon gris G varieties, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 50 000 per hectare and 20 per plant. After debudding, the number of fruit-bearing branches per plant must not exceed: in the case of the Merlot N, Sémillon B and Muscadelle B grape varieties, 12 branches per plant in the case of vines with a planting density of at least 4 000 plants per hectare, and 15 branches per plant in the case of vines with a planting density of less than 4 000 plants per hectare; in the case of the other varieties, including the Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B, Sauvignon gris G varieties, 14 branches per plant in the case of vines with a planting density of at least 4 000 plants per hectare, and 17 branches per plant in the case of vines with a planting density of less than 4 000 plants per hectare. Pruning is carried out at the unfolded leaves stage (Lorenz stage 9) at the latest. Debudding is carried out prior to fruit setting.

Specific oenological practice

The use of oenological charcoal is permitted for musts in the production of rosé wines other than those eligible to use the indication ‘clairet’, in a proportion not exceeding 20 % of the volume of rosé wine produced by the winemaker concerned, for the harvest in question.

Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

Enrichment by partial concentration of the red wines is permitted, subject to a 15 % concentration limit for the volumes enriched using this method. After enrichment, the wines' total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed: 13,5 % in the case of red wines and white wines with fermentable sugars; 13 % in the case of rosé and dry white wines.

b.   
  Maximum yields

Still white wines (dry and with fermentable sugars)

77 hectolitres per hectare

Still rosé wines

72 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines — vines with a planting density ≥ 4 000 plants/ha

68 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines — vines with a planting density < 4 000 plants/ha

64 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines made, developed and aged in the following municipalities of the department of Gironde, as based on the Code officiel géographique [Official Geographic Code] in force on 19 June 2017:

Abzac, Aillas, Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Ambès, Anglade, Arbanats, Arbis, Arcins, Arsac, Artigues-près-Bordeaux, Arveyres, Asques, Aubiac, Auriolles, Auros, Avensan, Ayguemorte-les-Graves, Bagas, Baigneaux, Barie, Baron, Barsac, Bassanne, Bassens, Baurech, Bayas, Bayon-sur-Gironde, Bazas, Beautiran, Bégadan, Bègles, Béguey, Bellebat, Bellefond, Belvès-de-Castillon, Bernos-Beaulac, Berson, Berthez, Beychac-et-Caillau, Bieujac, Birac, Blaignac, Blaignan, Blanquefort, Blasimon, Blaye, Blésignac, Bommes, Bonnetan, Bonzac, Bordeaux, Bossugan, Bouliac, Bourdelles, Bourg, Branne, Brannens, Braud-et-Saint-Louis, Brouqueyran, Bruges, Budos, Cabanac-et-Villagrains, Cabara, Cadarsac, Cadaujac, Cadillac, Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, Camarsac, Cambes, Camblanes-et-Meynac, Camiac-et-Saint-Denis, Camiran, Camps-sur-l'Isle, Campugnan, Canéjan, Cantois, Capian, Caplong, Carbon-Blanc, Cardan, Carignan-de-Bordeaux, Cars, Cartelègue, Casseuil, Castelmoron-d'Albret, Castelnau-de-Médoc, Castelviel, Castets et Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille, Castres-Gironde, Caudrot, Caumont, Cauvignac, Cavignac, Cazats, Cazaugitat, Cénac, Cenon, Cérons, Cessac, Cestas, Cézac, Chamadelle, Cissac-Médoc, Civrac-de-Blaye, Civrac-sur-Dordogne, Civrac-en-Médoc, Cleyrac, Coimères, Coirac, Comps, Coubeyrac, Couquèques, Courpiac, Cours-de-Monségur, Cours-les-Bains, Coutras, Coutures, Créon, Croignon, Cubnezais, Cubzac-les-Ponts, Cudos, Cursan, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Daignac, Dardenac, Daubèze, Dieulivol, Donnezac, Donzac, Doulezon, Escoussans, Espiet, Etauliers, Eynesse, Eyrans, Eysines, Faleyras, Fargues, Fargues-Saint-Hilaire, Flaujagues, Floirac, Floudès, Fontet, Fossés-et-Baleyssac, Fours, Francs, Fronsac, Frontenac, Gabarnac, Gaillan-en-Médoc, Gajac, Galgon, Gans, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac, Gauriac, Gauriaguet, Générac, Génissac, Gensac, Gironde-sur-Dropt, Gornac, Gours, Gradignan, Grayan-et-l'Hôpital, Grézillac, Grignols, Guillac, Guillos, Guîtres, Haux, Hure, Illats, Isle-Saint-Georges, Izon, Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, Jugazan, Juillac, La Brède, La Landede-Fronsac, La Réole, La Rivière, La Roquille, La Sauve, Labarde, Labescau, Ladaux, Lados, Lagorce, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Lamarque, Lamothe-Landerron, Landerrouat, Landerrouet-sur-Ségur, Landiras, Langoiran, Langon, Lansac, Lapouyade, Laroque, Laruscade, Latresne, Lavazan, Le Bouscat, Le Fieu, Le Haillan, Le Nizan, Le Pian-Médoc, Le Pian-sur-Garonne, Le Pout, Le Puy, Le Taillan-Médoc, Le Tourne, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Léogeats, Léognan, Les Artigues-de-Lussac, Les Billaux, Les Eglisottes-et-Chalaures, Les Esseintes, Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues, Les Peintures, Les Salles, Lesparre-Médoc, Lestiac-sur-Garonne, Libourne, Lignan-de-Bazas, Lignan-de-Bordeaux, Ligueux, Listrac-de-Durèze, Listrac-Médoc, Lormont, Loubens, Loupes, Loupiac, Loupiac-de-la-Réole, Ludon-Médoc, Lugaignac, Lugasson, Lugon-et-l'Ile-du-Carnay, Lussac, Macau, Madirac, Maransin, Marcenais, Marcillac, Margaux-Cantenac, Margueron, Marimbault, Marions, Marsas, Martignas-sur-Jalle, Martillac, Martres, Masseilles, Massugas, Mauriac, Mazères, Mazion, Mérignac, Mérignas, Mesterrieux, Mombrier, Mongauzy, Monprimblanc, Monségur, Montagne, Montagoudin, Montignac, Montussan, Morizès, Mouillac, Mouliets-et-Villemartin, Moulis-en-Médoc, Moulon, Mourens, Naujac-sur-Mer, Naujanet-Postiac, Néac, Nérigean, Neuffons, Noaillac, Noaillan, Omet, Ordonnac, Paillet, Parempuyre, Pauillac, Pellegrue, Périssac, Pessac, Pessac-sur-Dordogne, Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps, Peujard, Pineuilh, Plassac, Pleine-Selve, Podensac, Pomerol, Pompéjac, Pompignac, Pondaurat, Porchères, Portets, Préchac, Preignac, Prignac-en-Médoc, Prignac-et-Marcamps, Pugnac, Puisseguin, Pujols, Pujols-sur-Ciron, Puybarban, Puynormand, Queyrac, Quinsac, Rauzan, Reignac, Rimons, Riocaud, Rions, Roaillan, Romagne, Roquebrune, Ruch, Sablons, Sadirac, Saillans, Saint-Aignan, Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Saint-André-du-Bois, Saint-André-et-Appelles, Saint-Androny, Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret, Saint-Antoine-sur-l'Isle, Saint-Aubin-de-Blaye, Saint-Aubin-de-Branne, Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, Saint-Avit-de-Soulège, Saint-Avit-Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Brice, Saint-Caprais-de-Blaye, Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye, SaintChristoly-Médoc, Saint-Christophe-de-Double, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Cibard, Saint-Ciers-d'Abzac, Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, SaintCiers-sur-Gironde, Sainte-Colombe, Saint-Côme, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Saint-Denis-de-Pile, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, Sainte-Eulalie, Saint-Exupéry, Saint-Félix-de-Foncaude, Saint-Ferme, Sainte-Florence, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Sainte-Foy-la-Longue, Sainte-Gemme, Saint-Genès-de-Blaye, Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, Saint-Genès-de-Fronsac, Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud, Saint-Genis-du-Bois, Saint-Germain-de-Grave, Saint-Germain-de-la-Rivière, Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, SaintGermain-du-Puch, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Girons-d'Aiguevives, Sainte-Hélène, Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Noaille, Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac, Saint-Jean-d'Illac, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Laurent-d'Arce, Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Saint-Laurent-du-Bois, SaintLaurent-du-Plan, Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Saint-Léon, Saint-Loubert, Saint-Loubès, Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand, Saint-Macaire, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Saint-Maixant, Saint-Mariens, Saint-Martial, Saint-Martin-de-Laye, Saint-Martin-de-Lerm, Saint-Martin-de-Sescas, Saint-Martin-du-Bois, Saint-Martin-du-Puy, Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, Saint-Médard-de-Guizières, Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac, Saint-Michel-de-Lapujade, Saint-Michel-de-Rieufret, Saint-Morillon, Saint-Palais, Saint-Pardon-de-Conques, Saint-Paul, Saint-Pey-d'Armens, SaintPey-de-Castets, Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille, Saint-Philippe-du-Seignal, Saint-Pierre-d'Aurillac, Saint-Pierre-de-Bat, Saint-Pierre-de-Mons, Saint-Quentinde-Baron, Saint-Quentin-de-Caplong, Sainte-Radegonde, Saint-Romain-la-Virvée, Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand, Saint-Savin, Saint-Selve, Saint-Seurin-de-Bourg, Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, Saint-Seurin-de-Cursac, Saint-Seurin-sur-l'Isle, Saint-Sève, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Saint-Sulpice-de-Guilleragues, Saint-Sulpice-de-Pommiers, Saint-Sulpiceet-Cameyrac, Sainte-Terre, Saint-Trojan, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas, Saint-Vivien-de-Blaye, Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, Saint-Yzan-de-Soudiac, Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc, Salaunes, Salleboeuf, Samonac, Saucats, Saugon, Sauternes, Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, Sauviac, Savignac, Savignac-de-l'Isle, Semens, Sendets, Sigalens, Sillas, Soulac-sur-Mer, Soulignac, Soussac, Soussans, Tabanac, Taillecavat, Talais, Talence, Targon, Tarnès, Tauriac, Tayac, Teuillac, Tizac-de-Curton, Tizac-de-Lapouyade, Toulenne, Tresses, Uzeste, Val de Virvée, Valeyrac, Vayres, Vendays-Montalivet, Vensac, Vérac, Verdelais, Vertheuil, Vignonet, Villandraut, Villegouge, Villenave-de-Rions, Villenave-d'Ornon, Villeneuve, Virelade, Virsac, Yvrac.

7.   Main wine grape varieties

| | Sauvignon B |
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Sauvignon B

| | Merlot N |
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Merlot N

| | Cot N — Malbec N |
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Cot N — Malbec N

| | Carmenère N |
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Carmenère N

| | Petit Verdot N |
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Petit Verdot N

8.   Description of the link(s)

The geographical area benefits from favourable, relatively homogeneous climatic conditions for grape production, that is, a location close to large water bodies (the Atlantic Ocean, the Gironde estuary, the valleys of Garonne and Dordogne), which play an important role in regulating the temperature. However, the oceanic influences that help mitigate spring frost weaken as one moves away from the sea and large valleys towards the forested areas of Les Landes, Saintonge and Double Périgourdine. These special features explain why vineyards are sparse on the northernmost and south-southwesternmost edges of the geographical area. The geographical area extends over 497 of the 538 municipalities of the department of Gironde, excluding the south-western part of the department, which is given over to forestry rather than winegrowing.

The Bordeaux grape varieties, grown in an oceanic climate, have needed support poles (‘échalas’) since the 17th and 18th centuries, followed by widespread trellising to ensure a well-distributed grape harvest and sufficient leaf area for proper chlorophyll synthesis and optimum ripeness. The various types of soils and exposures have led to the selection and adaptation of different varieties according to the characteristics of the environment. Four distinct types can be identified:

| — | clay-limestone and marly-limestone soils, which are very widespread on the slopes of the hillsides ideal for the Merlot N variety; |
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clay-limestone and marly-limestone soils, which are very widespread on the slopes of the hillsides ideal for the Merlot N variety;

| — | siliceous soils mixed with clays and calcareous elements that are perfect for the Merlot N and Sauvignon B varieties, for example; |
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siliceous soils mixed with clays and calcareous elements that are perfect for the Merlot N and Sauvignon B varieties, for example;

| — | leached soils (‘boulbènes’) with fine siliceous elements, which are lighter soils suitable for the production of dry white wines; |
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leached soils (‘boulbènes’) with fine siliceous elements, which are lighter soils suitable for the production of dry white wines;

| — | gravelly soils made up of gravel, water-worn quartz and relatively coarse sands forming well-drained terraces that are warm and ideal for the vines and Cabernet Sauvignon N grapes, in particular. |
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gravelly soils made up of gravel, water-worn quartz and relatively coarse sands forming well-drained terraces that are warm and ideal for the vines and Cabernet Sauvignon N grapes, in particular.

The compatibility of the grape varieties, the diversity of the biophysical environment and the method of managing the vines and vinification result in wines with a particular style, characterised by a great aromatic richness. Bordeaux's port and the close historical ties with other nations soon gave rise to strong and structured trade. Therefore the region's vineyards have always been oriented towards the rest of the world. They benefited from and spread technical innovations boosting the holdings' dynamism, making it possible to strengthen, develop and export know-how, always in line with age-old practices. With the marriage in 1152 of Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, and Henry Plantagenet, the future king of England, the development of trade led the English to import Bordeaux wines that they named ‘claret’ because of their light colour. This tradition continued over time and is found today in the use of the terms ‘clairet’ and ‘claret’. In the 17th century, a new commercial era began with the emergence of new consumers. Exports remain one of the key aspects in the distribution of Bordeaux wines. A third of the volume produced is shipped to more than 150 countries. The production of PDO wines — a vital resource of the department of Gironde — has contributed greatly to shaping both the rural and urban landscapes and the local architecture (wine-growing ‘châteaux’ and wineries). The department's main towns and cities are ports on rivers that developed around the wine trade.

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 demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the making, development and ageing of the wines eligible to use the protected designation of origin ‘Bordeaux’ (whether or not it is supplemented by the indication ‘clairet’ or ‘claret’) comprises the following municipalities:

| — | Department of Dordogne: Fougueyrolles, Gageac-et-Rouillac, Gardonne, Le Fleix, Minzac, Pomport, Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Razacde-Saussignac, Saussignac, Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, Saint-Seurin-de-Prats, Thénac, Villefranche-de-Lonchat. |
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Department of Dordogne: Fougueyrolles, Gageac-et-Rouillac, Gardonne, Le Fleix, Minzac, Pomport, Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Razacde-Saussignac, Saussignac, Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, Saint-Seurin-de-Prats, Thénac, Villefranche-de-Lonchat.

| — | Department of Lot-et-Garonne: Baleyssagues, Beaupuy, Cocumont, Duras, Esclottes, Lagupie, Loubès-Bernac, Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras, Savignac-de-Duras, Villeneuve-de-Duras. |
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Department of Lot-et-Garonne: Baleyssagues, Beaupuy, Cocumont, Duras, Esclottes, Lagupie, Loubès-Bernac, Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras, Savignac-de-Duras, Villeneuve-de-Duras.

Geographical designations — supplementary indications

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The ‘Bordeaux’ PDO may be supplemented by indication ‘claret’ in the case of red wines and the indication ‘clairet’ in the case of dark rosé wines in line with the provisions laid down for those kinds of wine, particularly as regards the analytical standards.

In the case of white wines, the ‘Bordeaux’ PDO may be supplemented by the geographical designation ‘Haut-Benauge’ in line with the provisions laid down for that supplementary geographical designation, particularly as regards the geographical area, vine varieties, yield and analytical standards.

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The geographical designation ‘Haut-Benauge’ should appear immediately after the name of the protected designated of origin ‘Bordeaux’ in letters no larger, either in height or width, than those forming the name of the PDO.

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The labelling of white wines with a fermentable sugar content greater than 5 g/l and less than 60 g/l should indicate the fermentable sugar content of the wine, as defined by EU legislation.

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The labels of wines with the protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’. The size of the letters used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, either in height or width, than two thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-5514a84e-f7df-48fd-bc1b-7c65926936ae

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| 24.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 248/13 |
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24.7.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 248/13

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

(2019/C 248/05)

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

‘Bourgueil’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0729-AM01

Date of communication: 10.5.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical area

Description and reasons

The paragraph on the geographical area has been replaced as follows:

‘The grapes are harvested and the wines made and developed in the geographical area approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meeting of the competent national committee on 16 December 2010. 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 of the department of Indre-et-Loire, as based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

Benais, Bourgueil, La Chapelle-sur-Loire, Chouzé-sur-Loire, Coteaux de Loire for the territory of the delegated municipalities of Saint-Patrice et Ingrandes de Touraine, Restigné, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.’

The amendment takes into account the merging of municipalities, although the perimeter of the geographical area has not been changed.

Point 6 of the Single Document has been amended accordingly.

2.   Pruning rule

Pruning rule

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

Under point (b) of section VI, the vines are now pruned with a maximum of 12 buds.

The single Guyot method allows for a cane with 8 buds.

This amendment should make it possible to be better prepared for climate hazards in the spring, which have become increasingly frequent in recent years.

Point 5.1 of the Single Document has been amended accordingly.

3.   Maximum density of each parcel

Maximum density of each parcel

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

The maximum density of each parcel has gone from 9 500 kg/ha to 8 500 kg/ha. Given the greater number of buds, the protection and management body does not want to increase the yield at the expense of quality and has therefore decided to reduce the maximum density of each parcel.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

4.   Vegetation cover for headlands

Vegetation cover for headlands

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

Under point 2(a) the words: ‘beyond 1,50 metres from the last plant’ has been replaced by ‘at least 1 metre from the anchorage for the trellising of the vine, and this distance may be increased to 2,50 metres if the soil is maintained mechanically;’

This amendment aims at taking into account changes in cultivation practices and in the maintenance of vegetation by mechanical means.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

5.   Target yield

Target yield

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

The target yield has gone from 67 hl/ha to 65 hl/ha. Given the greater number of buds, the protection and management body does not want to increase the yield at the expense of quality and has therefore decided to reduce the target yield.

Point 5.2 of the Single Document has been amended accordingly.

6.   Fermenting room capacity

Fermenting room capacity

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

The minimum fermenting room capacity required has been reduced in order not to penalise young winegrowers setting up in the area, without, however, exempting them from the requirements necessary for the proper vinification and storage of the wine.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

7.   Circulation between authorised warehouses

Circulation between authorised warehouses

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

Point 4(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.

8.   Declaration of the assignment of parcels

Declaration of the assignment of parcels

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

Point 1 of section I of Chapter 2 has been deleted because it refers to a procedure that is unnecessary considering the situation in Bourgueil. The following are entitled to a controlled designations of origin (AOC) in the area of production of AOC Bourgueil: St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Touraine, Crémant de Loire and Rosé de Loire. All the parcels of AOC Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil are inspected according to the requirements for vines for that controlled designation of origin. Parcels intended for the production of AOC Crémant de Loire or AOC Rosé de Loire must be identified in the production records kept by the producers, and parcels intended for the production of AOC Touraine are designated by the operator as from January when assigning parcels.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

9.   Main points for checking

Main points for checking

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

Chapter 3 has been revised to ensure consistent drafting of the main points for checking.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Name of product

Bourgueil

2.   Geographical indication type

Geographical indication type

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Description of the wine(s)

The wines are still and red or rosé. They have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %. After packaging, they meet the following analytical standards:

| — | the red wines have a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) not exceeding 2 grams per litre; |
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the red wines have a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) not exceeding 2 grams per litre;

| — | the rosé wines have a fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) not exceeding 4 grams per litre and a total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre exceeding 3,5 grams per litre. After enrichment, their total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 13 %. Malolactic fermentation is completed for the red wines; the malic acid content does not exceed 0,3 grams per litre. The volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide contents of the red and rosé wines and the total acidity content of the red wines have been laid down in Community legislation. The rosé wines usually have fresh and fairly intense aromas of red and white fruit, occasionally highlighted with citrus notes. The red wines are elegant, with colours ranging from dark ruby to deep garnet. Often there is a tannic structure, but it is faint. Their aromatic character usually combines notes of red and black fruit. Some of the more opulent wines benefit from being aged for a few years. They may then reveal more complex cocoa-like, slightly smoked or spicy notes. |
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the rosé wines have a fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) not exceeding 4 grams per litre and a total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre exceeding 3,5 grams per litre. After enrichment, their total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 13 %. Malolactic fermentation is completed for the red wines; the malic acid content does not exceed 0,3 grams per litre. The volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide contents of the red and rosé wines and the total acidity content of the red wines have been laid down in Community legislation. The rosé wines usually have fresh and fairly intense aromas of red and white fruit, occasionally highlighted with citrus notes. The red wines are elegant, with colours ranging from dark ruby to deep garnet. Often there is a tannic structure, but it is faint. Their aromatic character usually combines notes of red and black fruit. Some of the more opulent wines benefit from being aged for a few years. They may then reveal more complex cocoa-like, slightly smoked or spicy notes.

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

Wine-making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Essential oenological practices

Cultivation method

Cultivation method

Training system:

| (a) | Planting density
  The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 500 plants per hectare, with spacing between the rows not exceeding 2,10 metres. The spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,80 metres and may not exceed 1,10 metres. |
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(a)

Planting density

The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 500 plants per hectare, with spacing between the rows not exceeding 2,10 metres. The spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,80 metres and may not exceed 1,10 metres.

| (b) | Pruning rules
  The vines are pruned before 1 May, with a maximum of 12 buds per vine, using the following techniques:






  — | the single Guyot method, with a cane having a maximum of 8 buds and a maximum of 2 shoots with 1 or 2 buds; |
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(b)

Pruning rules

The vines are pruned before 1 May, with a maximum of 12 buds per vine, using the following techniques:

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the single Guyot method, with a cane having a maximum of 8 buds and a maximum of 2 shoots with 1 or 2 buds;

| — | two half canes having a maximum of 4 buds each and a maximum of 2 shoots with 1 or 2 buds; |
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two half canes having a maximum of 4 buds each and a maximum of 2 shoots with 1 or 2 buds;

| — | short pruning (the Royat cordon method), with a maximum of 6 shoots with a maximum of 2 buds. |
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short pruning (the Royat cordon method), with a maximum of 6 shoots with a maximum of 2 buds.

Specific oenological practice

Specific oenological practice

The use of oenological charcoal to make the rosé wines is forbidden, whether alone or mixed in preparations. Reductive methods of enrichment are permitted for the red wines, with the maximum partial concentration rate set at 10 % in relation to the volumes used. 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

Maximum yields

65 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines made and developed in the geographical area approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meeting of the competent national committee on 16 December 2010. 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 of the department of Indre-et-Loire, as based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

Benais, Bourgueil, La Chapelle-sur-Loire, Chouzé-sur-Loire, Coteaux de Loire for the territory of the delegated municipalities of Saint-Patrice et Ingrandes de Touraine, Restigné, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.

7.   Main wine grapes

Main wine grapes

| | Cabernet Sauvignon N |
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Cabernet Sauvignon N

| | Cabernet Franc N |
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Cabernet Franc N

8.   Description of the link(s)

Description of the link(s)

The vineyards of the controlled designation of origin ‘Bourgueil’ are located north of the Loire, upstream of the confluence with the Vienne, on the north-western tip of the ‘Touraine’ wine-producing region.

The geographical area is bordered by the forest of Gâtine in the north and the Loire in the south. It rests partially on a vast, mainly south-facing slope topped off by forest and partially on terraces and hillocks, locally called ‘montilles’.

The soils low down on the slope are brown limestone soils that developed on micaceous Turonian chalk or yellow tuffeau chalk, while mid-slope there are silicate-clay soils originating from sandy-clay Senonian formations. At the foot of the slope, the soils developed on terraces made of ancient alluvial deposits and on the ‘montilles’ — small hillocks formed by recent alluvial deposits in the main riverbed — are permeable and sandy-gravelly.

The geographical area covers 8 municipalities of the department of Indre-et-Loire. It has a milder and drier climate than most of the Touraine region. The wooded plateau above the winegrowing slope provides protection against cold winds from the north.

Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

The Bourgueil wine-producing area traces its origins back to the founding of the Bourgueil abbey in 990. In 1189, Abbé Baudry praised the charm of his monastery and wine. The vineyards extend beyond the walls of the abbey and spreads over the slopes and ancient terraces of the Loire.

Locally known as ‘breton’, Cabernet Franc N is the main grape variety of the vine variety. It was brought to the area by inland waterways, and the political union of Anjou and Aquitaine in 11th and 12th centuries served to strengthen its establishment in the region.

Located along the Loire, the vineyards of the Bourgueil region have long been an exporter of fine wines, in particular to the Flemish countries starting in the 17th century.

The vineyards, planted on terraces formed by ancient alluvial deposits, resisted phylloxera for a certain period of time, as the disease spreads more slowly in the sand. The rapid reconstitution of the vineyards into grafted vines with Cabernet Franc N as the sole variety testifies to the winegrowers’ commitment to this variety adopted in the Middle Ages.

Production volumes have been rising since 1937, when the controlled designation of origin ‘Bourgueil’ was recognised. While market gardening and the production of seeds or liquorice were an important part of Bourgeuil’s agricultural activities at the beginning of the 20th century, nowadays the region is mostly dedicated to wine-growing.

Red wines account for most of the production, or nearly 95 % of the volumes. The rosé wines usually have fresh and fairly intense aromas of small red and white fruit, occasionally highlighted with citrus or peppery notes.

The red wines are elegant, with colours that can range from dark ruby to deep garnet. They usually have a tannic structure but it is diluted. The aromatic character usually combines notes of red and black fruit.

After being aged for a few years, some wines may reveal more complex, cocoa-like, slightly smoked or spicy notes. In line with local customs, the demarcated parcel area for the grape harvest only includes parcels with brown soils or shallow soils on the Turonian chalk of the slope and parcels on the sandy-clayey or sandy-gravelly soils of terraces and ‘montilles’. These soils display good hydrological and thermal behaviour. The open landscape makes it possible to draw the greatest benefit from the favourable climatic conditions.

Thanks to this overall situation, Cabernet Franc N benefits from conditions allowing an original and elegant expression of the variety, though optimal management is essential. It has therefore been necessary to prohibit certain clones and impose specific training requirements and short pruning. The sandy-clayey and sandy-gravelly soils create the conditions necessary for a fruity aromatic expression with delicate and supple tannins. It is the reason for the success of the young wines. The range of wine-growing conditions in the Turonian soils favour, in particular, the production of opulent red wines with a good tannic structure.

The know-how of the winemakers acquired through the experience of several generations and their loyalty towards the Cabernet Franc N grape variety spanning more than eight centuries are reflected in the blending of wines made in different conditions.

This know-how adapted to the specific conditions of the territory, which is used first and foremost for the production of red wine, has naturally been applied also to rosé wines.

The Loire, which runs at the foot of the wine-producing area, is closely linked to the origin and history of the Bourgeuil vineyard. The river has eroded the vast slope. It has also left alluvial deposits, which compose most of the substratum on which the vineyard grows.

As a way of exchange and communication, the Loire has played a central and very active commercial role.

The renown and reputation of ‘Bourgueil’ wines, whose subtle and fruity fragrance is mentioned as early as the 11th century in the archives of the Benedictine abbey, continue to flourish owing to the dynamism of its producers and promoters who come together in various associations.

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

Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

API

API

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 making and development of the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities:

| — | Department of Indre-et-Loire:
  Avoine, Azay-le-Rideau, Beaumont-en-Véron, Candes-Saint-Martin, Cheillé, Chinon, Cinais, Gizeux, Huismes, Lerné, Lignières-de-Touraine, Marcay, Rigny-Ussé, Rivarennes, Rivière, La Roche-Clermault, Saché, Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Savigny-en-Véron, Seuilly, Thizay, Vallères. |
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Department of Indre-et-Loire:

Avoine, Azay-le-Rideau, Beaumont-en-Véron, Candes-Saint-Martin, Cheillé, Chinon, Cinais, Gizeux, Huismes, Lerné, Lignières-de-Touraine, Marcay, Rigny-Ussé, Rivarennes, Rivière, La Roche-Clermault, Saché, Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Savigny-en-Véron, Seuilly, Thizay, Vallères.

| — | Department of Maine-et-Loire:
  Allonnes, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Varennes-sur-Loire, Villebernier. |
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Department of Maine-et-Loire:

Allonnes, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Varennes-sur-Loire, Villebernier.

Labelling

Labelling

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

| (a) | All the voluntary indications are marked on the labels in letters that may not be larger, either in height or width, than double the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin. |
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(a)

All the voluntary indications are marked on the labels in letters that may not be larger, either in height or width, than double the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

| (b) | 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. |
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(b)

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.

| (c) | Wines with the controlled designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that:






  — | it is a registered location; |
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(c)

Wines with the controlled designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, 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.

Link to the product specification

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-63d161e5-0b1b-4c56-a46c-721dcb37060b

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| 24.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 248/19 |
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24.7.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 248/19

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

(2019/C 248/06)

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

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Crémant de Bourgogne’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0676-AM01

Date of communication: 11.4.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Updated list of municipalities in the geographical area

Description and reasons

Some municipalities have changed name or merged since the first approval of the specification. The list of municipalities that constitute the geographical area has thus been updated, without affecting the perimeter. To increase legal certainty, this list is referenced according to the current version of the official geographic code, updated yearly by INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies).

Point 6 of the Single Document has been amended accordingly.

2.   Demarcated parcel area

Description and reasons

Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the protected designation of origin in question.

The parcel demarcation was finalised for a certain number of municipalities in the geographical area. This provided an opportunity to confirm the demarcation within the municipalities that had already been demarcated. This led the competent national authority to approve the parcel demarcation for the whole of the area on a new date.

The previous dates when the competent national authority approved parcel demarcation by municipality have been deleted from the annex to the product specification.

The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Crémant de Bourgogne

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 5. | Quality sparkling wine |
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5.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

White or rosé quality sparkling wines.

| (a) | The wines, before the addition of the expedition liqueur and if the must has been enriched, should not have a total alcoholic strength by volume of more than 13 %. |
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(a)

The wines, before the addition of the expedition liqueur and if the must has been enriched, should not have a total alcoholic strength by volume of more than 13 %.

| (b) | The total acidity, volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide content, in sugars and the pressure of carbon dioxide measured at 20 °C, are laid down by EU legislation. |
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(b)

The total acidity, volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide content, in sugars and the pressure of carbon dioxide measured at 20 °C, are laid down by EU legislation.

The wine is characterised by a fine and sustained foam, with delicate and long-lasting bubbles. When young, the wine often has a fruity, floral and mineral nose, giving it a certain freshness. Over time, more complex aromas appear, which evolve into secondary and tertiary notes. The freshness in the mouth is intensified by the release of carbon dioxide.

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   
  Essential oenological practices

Specific oenological practice

| (a) | The use of oenological charcoal to make the rosé wines is forbidden, whether alone or mixed in preparations. |
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(a)

The use of oenological charcoal to make the rosé wines is forbidden, whether alone or mixed in preparations.

| (b) | The use of wood chips is forbidden. |
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(b)

The use of wood chips is forbidden.

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

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

| (d) | The pressing sites must meet criteria concerning the delivery of the harvest, the pressing facilities and presses, loading of presses, separation of juices and hygiene. |
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(d)

The pressing sites must meet criteria concerning the delivery of the harvest, the pressing facilities and presses, loading of presses, separation of juices and hygiene.

Planting density

Cultivation method

| — | The minimum planting density of the vines is 5 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows is 2,5 metres or less; |
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The minimum planting density of the vines is 5 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows is 2,5 metres or less;

| — | Where the planting density is higher than 8 000 plants per hectare, the spacing between the plants in the same row must be at least 0,5 metres; |
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Where the planting density is higher than 8 000 plants per hectare, the spacing between the plants in the same row must be at least 0,5 metres;

| — | Where the planting density is 8 000 plants per hectare or lower, the spacing between the plants in the same row must be at least 0,8 metres; |
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Where the planting density is 8 000 plants per hectare or lower, the spacing between the plants in the same row must be at least 0,8 metres;

| — | Vines not planted in rows must have a minimum planting density of 9 000 plants per hectare, with a spacing between plants of more than 0,5 metres. |
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Vines not planted in rows must have a minimum planting density of 9 000 plants per hectare, with a spacing between plants of more than 0,5 metres.

Pruning rules

Cultivation method

General provisions

The vines are pruned according to the following techniques:

| — | either short pruning (vines trained using the Cordon de Royat method), with a maximum of 12 buds per square metre; |
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either short pruning (vines trained using the Cordon de Royat method), with a maximum of 12 buds per square metre;

| — | or long pruning using the simple or double Guyot method, with a maximum of 10 buds per square metre. |
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or long pruning using the simple or double Guyot method, with a maximum of 10 buds per square metre.

The grape varieties Chardonnay B and Sacy B (only in the municipalities of the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire departments included in the vineyard defined for the ‘Macon’ protected designation of origin) are pruned using the ‘taille à queue du Mâconnais’ method (lit. Mâconnais tail pruning), with 10 or fewer buds per metre squared.

The grape varieties Chardonnay B and Sacy B (only in the municipalities of the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire departments included in the vineyard defined for the ‘Macon’ protected designation of origin), are pruned using the ‘taille Chablis’ method (lit. Chablis style), with 10 or fewer buds per metre squared.

Pruning rules

Cultivation method

Special provisions

Simple Guyot pruning can be adapted:

| — | with a second spur making it possible to vary the position of the cane from one year to the next; |
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with a second spur making it possible to vary the position of the cane from one year to the next;

| — | with a cane trimmed to a maximum of three buds and a spur limited to two buds. |
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with a cane trimmed to a maximum of three buds and a spur limited to two buds.

Regardless of the pruning method, the vines can be pruned with extra buds on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves, the number of fruit-bearing branches for the year by plant does not exceed the number of buds established by the pruning rules.

Irrigation and transport of the harvest

Cultivation method

Irrigation

Irrigation is prohibited.

Transport of the harvest

| (a) | The harvest is protected from the rain during transport. |
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(a)

The harvest is protected from the rain during transport.

| (b) | The harvest is transported from the place of harvest to the pressing site in containers which:






  — | are not deeper than 0,5 metres to avoid settling; |
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(b)

The harvest is transported from the place of harvest to the pressing site in containers which:

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are not deeper than 0,5 metres to avoid settling;

| — | are unsealed and which allow the juice to quickly and fully flow during transport and when waiting to be pressed. |
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are unsealed and which allow the juice to quickly and fully flow during transport and when waiting to be pressed.

| (c) | The time limit between harvesting of the grapes and pressing must be as short as possible. Under no circumstances should this limit exceed 24 hours. |
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(c)

The time limit between harvesting of the grapes and pressing must be as short as possible. Under no circumstances should this limit exceed 24 hours.

b.   
  Maximum yields

Yield

90 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

| (a) | The grapes are harvested and the wines made, developed, aged and packed in the geographical area approved by the National Institute for Origin and Quality at the meetings of the competent national committee on 7 July 2011. The perimeter of this area comprises the following municipalities, based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:






  — | Department of Côte-d’Or:
  Aloxe-Corton, Ancey, Arcenant, AuxeyDuresses, Baubigny, Beaune, Belan-sur-Ource, Bévy, Bissey-la-Côte, Bligny-lès-Beaune, Boncourt-le-Bois, Bouix, Bouze-lès-Beaune, Brion-sur-Ource, Brochon, Chambolle-Musigny, Charrey-sur-Seine, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chaumont-le-Bois, Chaux, Chenôve, Chevannes, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Collonges-lès-Bévy, Comblanchien, Corcelles-les-Monts, Corgoloin, Cormot-Vauchignon, Corpeau, Couchey, Curtil-Vergy, Daix, Dijon, Échevronne, L’Étang-Vergy, Fixin, Flagey-Echezeaux, Fussey, Gevrey-Chambertin, Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Gomméville, Griselles, Ladoix-Serrigny, Larrey, Magny-lès-Villers, Mâlain, Marcenay, Marey-lès-Fussey, Marsannay-la-Côte, Massingy, Mavilly-Mandelot, Meloisey, Messanges, Meuilley, Meursault, Molesme, Monthelie, Montliot-et-Courcelles, Morey-Saint-Denis, Mosson, Nantoux, Noiron-sur-Seine, Nolay, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Obtrée, Pernand-Vergelesses, Plombières-lès-Dijon, Poinçon-lès-Larrey, Pommard, Pothières, Premeaux-Prissey, Puligny-Montrachet, Reulle-Vergy, La Rochepot, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Segrois, Talant, Thoires, Vannaire, Villars-Fontaine, Villedieu, Villers-la-Faye, Villers-Patras, Vix, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot; |
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(a)

The grapes are harvested and the wines made, developed, aged and packed in the geographical area approved by the National Institute for Origin and Quality at the meetings of the competent national committee on 7 July 2011. The perimeter of this area comprises the following municipalities, based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

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Department of Côte-d’Or:

Aloxe-Corton, Ancey, Arcenant, AuxeyDuresses, Baubigny, Beaune, Belan-sur-Ource, Bévy, Bissey-la-Côte, Bligny-lès-Beaune, Boncourt-le-Bois, Bouix, Bouze-lès-Beaune, Brion-sur-Ource, Brochon, Chambolle-Musigny, Charrey-sur-Seine, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chaumont-le-Bois, Chaux, Chenôve, Chevannes, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Collonges-lès-Bévy, Comblanchien, Corcelles-les-Monts, Corgoloin, Cormot-Vauchignon, Corpeau, Couchey, Curtil-Vergy, Daix, Dijon, Échevronne, L’Étang-Vergy, Fixin, Flagey-Echezeaux, Fussey, Gevrey-Chambertin, Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Gomméville, Griselles, Ladoix-Serrigny, Larrey, Magny-lès-Villers, Mâlain, Marcenay, Marey-lès-Fussey, Marsannay-la-Côte, Massingy, Mavilly-Mandelot, Meloisey, Messanges, Meuilley, Meursault, Molesme, Monthelie, Montliot-et-Courcelles, Morey-Saint-Denis, Mosson, Nantoux, Noiron-sur-Seine, Nolay, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Obtrée, Pernand-Vergelesses, Plombières-lès-Dijon, Poinçon-lès-Larrey, Pommard, Pothières, Premeaux-Prissey, Puligny-Montrachet, Reulle-Vergy, La Rochepot, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Segrois, Talant, Thoires, Vannaire, Villars-Fontaine, Villedieu, Villers-la-Faye, Villers-Patras, Vix, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot;

| — | Department of Rhône:
  Alix, Anse, L’Arbresle, Les Ardillats, Arnas, Bagnols, Beaujeu, Belleville, Belmont-d’Azergues, Blacé, Le Breuil, Bully, Cercié, Chambost-Allières, Chamelet, Charentay, Charnay, Châtillon, Chazay-d’Azergues, Chénas, Chessy, Chiroubles, Cogny, Corcelles-en-Beaujolais, Dareizé, Denicé, Emeringes, Fleurie, Frontenas, Gleizé, Jarnioux, Juliénas, Jullié, Lacenas, Lachassagne, Lancié, Lantignié, Légny, Létra, Limas, Lozanne, Lucenay, Marchampt, Marcy, Moiré, Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Morancé, Odenas, Les Olmes, Le Perréon, Pommiers, Porte des Pierres Dorées, Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Régnié-Durette, Rivolet, Saint-Clément-sur-Valsonne, Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux, Saint-Didier-sur-Beaujeu, Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières, Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Saint-Germain-Nuelles, Saint-Georges-de-Reneins, Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, Saint-Julien, Saint-Just-d’Avray, Saint-Lager, Saint-Loup, Saint-Romain-de-Popey, Saint-Vérand, Sainte-Paule, Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais, Sarcey, Ternand, Theizé, Vaux-en-Beaujolais, Val d’Oingt, Vauxrenard, Vernay, Ville-sur-Jarnioux and Villié-Morgon; |
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Department of Rhône:

Alix, Anse, L’Arbresle, Les Ardillats, Arnas, Bagnols, Beaujeu, Belleville, Belmont-d’Azergues, Blacé, Le Breuil, Bully, Cercié, Chambost-Allières, Chamelet, Charentay, Charnay, Châtillon, Chazay-d’Azergues, Chénas, Chessy, Chiroubles, Cogny, Corcelles-en-Beaujolais, Dareizé, Denicé, Emeringes, Fleurie, Frontenas, Gleizé, Jarnioux, Juliénas, Jullié, Lacenas, Lachassagne, Lancié, Lantignié, Légny, Létra, Limas, Lozanne, Lucenay, Marchampt, Marcy, Moiré, Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Morancé, Odenas, Les Olmes, Le Perréon, Pommiers, Porte des Pierres Dorées, Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Régnié-Durette, Rivolet, Saint-Clément-sur-Valsonne, Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux, Saint-Didier-sur-Beaujeu, Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières, Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Saint-Germain-Nuelles, Saint-Georges-de-Reneins, Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, Saint-Julien, Saint-Just-d’Avray, Saint-Lager, Saint-Loup, Saint-Romain-de-Popey, Saint-Vérand, Sainte-Paule, Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais, Sarcey, Ternand, Theizé, Vaux-en-Beaujolais, Val d’Oingt, Vauxrenard, Vernay, Ville-sur-Jarnioux and Villié-Morgon;

| — | Department of Saône-et-Loire:
  Aluze, Ameugny, Azé, Barizey, Berzéla-Ville, Berzé-le-Châtel, Bissey-sous-Cruchaud, Bissy-la-Mâconnaise, Bissy-sur-Fley, Bissy-sous-Uxelles, Blanot, Bonnay, Bouzeron, Boyer, Burgy, Burnand, Bussières, Buxy, Bray, Bresse-sur-Grosne, Cersot, Chagny, Chaintré, Chamilly, Champagny-sous-Uxelles, Chânes, Change, Chapaize, La Chapelle-de-Guinchay, La Chapelle-sous-Brancion, Charbonnières, Chardonnay, Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Charrecey, Chasselas, Chassey-le-Camp, Château, Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Chenôves, Chevagny-les-Chevrières, Chissey-lès-Mâcon, Clessé, Cortambert, Cortevaix, Couches, Crêches-sur-Saône, Créot, Cruzille, Culles-les-Roches, Curtil-sous-Burnand, Davayé, Dennevy, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Dracy-lès-Couches, Dracy-le-Fort, Épertully, Étrigny, Farges-lès-Mâcon, Fleurville, Fley, Fontaines, Fuissé, Genouilly, Germagny, Givry, Grevilly, Hurigny, Igé, Jalogny, Jambles, Jugy, Jully-lès-Buxy, Lacrost, Laives, Laizé, Leynes, Lournand, Lugny, Mâcon, Malay, Mancey, Martailly-lès-Brancion, Mellecey, Mercurey, MillyLamartine, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Montbellet, Montceaux-Ragny, Moroges, Nanton, Ozenay, Paris-l’Hôpital, Péronne, Pierreclos, Plottes, Préty, Prissé, Pruzilly, Remigny, La Roche-Vineuse, Romanèche-Thorins, Rosey, Royer, Rully, Saint-Albain, Saint-Amour-Bellevue, Saint-Boil, Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, Saint-Denis-de-Vaux, Saint-Désert, Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé, Saint-Gengoux-le-National, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Jean-de-Trézy, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, Saint-Mard-de-Vaux, Saint-Martin-Belle-Roche, Saint-Martin-du-Tartre, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Saint-Maurice-des-Champs, Saint-Maurice-de-Satonnay, Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches, Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes, Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, Saint-Symphorien-d’Ancelles, Saint-Vallerin, Saint-Vérand, Saint-Ythaire, La Salle, Salornay-sur-Guye, Sampigny-lès-Maranges, Santilly, Sassangy, Saules, Savigny-sur-Grosne, Sennecey-le-Grand, Senozan, Sercy, Serrières, Sigy-le-Châtel, Sologny, Solutré-Pouilly, Tournus, Uchizy, Vaux-en-Pré, Vergisson, Vers, Verzé, Le Villars, La Vineuse sur Frégande (solely the area corresponding to the previous municipalities of Donzy-le-National, Massy and La Vineuse), Vinzelles and Viré; |
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Department of Saône-et-Loire:

Aluze, Ameugny, Azé, Barizey, Berzéla-Ville, Berzé-le-Châtel, Bissey-sous-Cruchaud, Bissy-la-Mâconnaise, Bissy-sur-Fley, Bissy-sous-Uxelles, Blanot, Bonnay, Bouzeron, Boyer, Burgy, Burnand, Bussières, Buxy, Bray, Bresse-sur-Grosne, Cersot, Chagny, Chaintré, Chamilly, Champagny-sous-Uxelles, Chânes, Change, Chapaize, La Chapelle-de-Guinchay, La Chapelle-sous-Brancion, Charbonnières, Chardonnay, Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Charrecey, Chasselas, Chassey-le-Camp, Château, Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Chenôves, Chevagny-les-Chevrières, Chissey-lès-Mâcon, Clessé, Cortambert, Cortevaix, Couches, Crêches-sur-Saône, Créot, Cruzille, Culles-les-Roches, Curtil-sous-Burnand, Davayé, Dennevy, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Dracy-lès-Couches, Dracy-le-Fort, Épertully, Étrigny, Farges-lès-Mâcon, Fleurville, Fley, Fontaines, Fuissé, Genouilly, Germagny, Givry, Grevilly, Hurigny, Igé, Jalogny, Jambles, Jugy, Jully-lès-Buxy, Lacrost, Laives, Laizé, Leynes, Lournand, Lugny, Mâcon, Malay, Mancey, Martailly-lès-Brancion, Mellecey, Mercurey, MillyLamartine, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Montbellet, Montceaux-Ragny, Moroges, Nanton, Ozenay, Paris-l’Hôpital, Péronne, Pierreclos, Plottes, Préty, Prissé, Pruzilly, Remigny, La Roche-Vineuse, Romanèche-Thorins, Rosey, Royer, Rully, Saint-Albain, Saint-Amour-Bellevue, Saint-Boil, Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, Saint-Denis-de-Vaux, Saint-Désert, Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé, Saint-Gengoux-le-National, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Jean-de-Trézy, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, Saint-Mard-de-Vaux, Saint-Martin-Belle-Roche, Saint-Martin-du-Tartre, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Saint-Maurice-des-Champs, Saint-Maurice-de-Satonnay, Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches, Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes, Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, Saint-Symphorien-d’Ancelles, Saint-Vallerin, Saint-Vérand, Saint-Ythaire, La Salle, Salornay-sur-Guye, Sampigny-lès-Maranges, Santilly, Sassangy, Saules, Savigny-sur-Grosne, Sennecey-le-Grand, Senozan, Sercy, Serrières, Sigy-le-Châtel, Sologny, Solutré-Pouilly, Tournus, Uchizy, Vaux-en-Pré, Vergisson, Vers, Verzé, Le Villars, La Vineuse sur Frégande (solely the area corresponding to the previous municipalities of Donzy-le-National, Massy and La Vineuse), Vinzelles and Viré;

| — | Department of Yonne:
  Asquins, Augy, Auxerre, Beine, Bernouil, Béru, Bleigny-le-Carreau, Chablis, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Charentenay, Chemilly-sur-Serein, Cheney, Chichée, Chitry, Collan, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Courgis, Dannemoine, Deux Rivières, Dyé, Épineuil, Éscolives-Sainte-Camille, Fleys, Fontenay-près-Chablis, Irancy, Joigny, Junay, Jussy, Lignorelles, Ligny-le-Châtel, Maligny, Migé, Molosmes, Montholon (solely the area corresponding to the previous municipalities of Champvallon and Volgré), Mouffy, Poilly-sur-Serein, Préhy, Quenne, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Saint-Cyr-les-Colons, Saint-Père, Serrigny, Tharoiseau, Tonnerre, Tronchoy, Val-de-Mercy, Venoy, Vermenton (solely the area corresponding to the previous municipality of Vermenton), Vézelay, Vézinnes, Villy, Vincelottes and Viviers. |
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Department of Yonne:

Asquins, Augy, Auxerre, Beine, Bernouil, Béru, Bleigny-le-Carreau, Chablis, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Charentenay, Chemilly-sur-Serein, Cheney, Chichée, Chitry, Collan, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Courgis, Dannemoine, Deux Rivières, Dyé, Épineuil, Éscolives-Sainte-Camille, Fleys, Fontenay-près-Chablis, Irancy, Joigny, Junay, Jussy, Lignorelles, Ligny-le-Châtel, Maligny, Migé, Molosmes, Montholon (solely the area corresponding to the previous municipalities of Champvallon and Volgré), Mouffy, Poilly-sur-Serein, Préhy, Quenne, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Saint-Cyr-les-Colons, Saint-Père, Serrigny, Tharoiseau, Tonnerre, Tronchoy, Val-de-Mercy, Venoy, Vermenton (solely the area corresponding to the previous municipality of Vermenton), Vézelay, Vézinnes, Villy, Vincelottes and Viviers.

| (b) | The harvesting of the grapes and the production and blending of the wines, as well as the ageing and bottling of sparkling wines, take place in the following municipalities:






  — | Department of Côte-d’Or:
  Châtillon-sur-Seine, Grancey-sur-Ource, Montagny-lès-Beaune and Prusly-sur-Ource; |
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(b)

The harvesting of the grapes and the production and blending of the wines, as well as the ageing and bottling of sparkling wines, take place in the following municipalities:

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Department of Côte-d’Or:

Châtillon-sur-Seine, Grancey-sur-Ource, Montagny-lès-Beaune and Prusly-sur-Ource;

| — | Department of Yonne:
  Cruzy-le-Châtel. |
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Department of Yonne:

Cruzy-le-Châtel.

7.   Main wine grapes

Pinot gris G

8.   Description of the link(s)

Natural factors relevant to the link

The geographic area is situated on slopes traditionally dedicated to vine growing in the Yonne, Côte-d’Or, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône departments. The area brings together a group of more or less separate vineyards that are spread over around 250 kilometres from north to south. The area comprises over 300 municipalities.

The Yonne and ‘Châtillonnais’ vineyards, north of the ‘Côte d’Or’ are planted on the cuestas of the Paris basin, on sediment dating back to the Upper Jurassic period, with the exception of the ‘Vézelien’, planted on Lower to Middle Jurassic formations, and the ‘Jovinien’, planted on Upper Cretaceous formations. The substrates are largely marly (argillaceous limestone), and locally calcareous. The vineyards are restricted to the more exposed slopes on the cuestas, along the main valleys draining the region, Yonne and its tributaries and the Seine and its tributaries. The area reaches altitudes of between 150 and 300 metres.

From Dijon to the edge of Lyon, the vineyards follow a straight, almost uninterrupted series of hills, corresponding to the western border of the Bresse plain, a large tectonic structure that collapsed during the uplift of the Alps. The substrates are largely sedimentary, calcareous or marly, generally dating back to the Jurassic period, but also locally from the Triassic period. Locally, mainly in the Saône-et-Loire, outcrops of metamorphic or granite bedrock from the primary era, create acidic soils for wine producing. Although the hills in the hinterland are sometimes high (650 metres in Côte-d’Or, 1 000 metres in the ‘Beaujolais’), vines are planted between an altitude of 250 and 400 metres. Each of the vineyards is characterised by its unique landscape, geology and morphology:

| — | wide valleys that sink into the limestone plateaux of the Paris basin; |
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wide valleys that sink into the limestone plateaux of the Paris basin;

| — | a thin continuous strip located at the border between the plain and the plateau for ‘la Côte’; |
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a thin continuous strip located at the border between the plain and the plateau for ‘la Côte’;

| — | a series of parallel hills from north to south, known as the ‘chaînons’ (the ‘ranges’) in the ‘Mâconnais’. |
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a series of parallel hills from north to south, known as the ‘chaînons’ (the ‘ranges’) in the ‘Mâconnais’.

The Burgundy wine-growing area is blessed with a mostly cool oceanic climate. This climate is characterised by moderate and regular rainfall, without a pronounced summer drought. The temperatures indicate a cool climate, with an annual average of 11 °C.

This is particularly true for the Yonne department, but is somewhat lessened in the south east of the geographical zone by the protection offered by the Morvan and Charolais hills, that creates a Foehn effect, reducing humidity and bringing the temperature above the regional average.

The eastern part of the geographical area is affected by continental influences, with relatively low temperatures during winter, periods of frost that can be long and intense but also very dry and sunny late seasons.

Southern influences, particularly noticeable in the southern part of the geographical area can, temporarily, create high summer temperatures and warm sea breezes, causing summer storms.

The parcels demarcated for the grape harvest comprise all sectors traditionally recognised for being suited to wine-growing. They are preferably situated on well-exposed slopes of the main hills as well as foothills, cool plateaux and north and west-facing backslopes, all locations with optimal drainage and good soil heating abilities.

Human factors relevant to the link

Vine growing can be traced back to the Gallo-Roman period.

By the Middle Ages, the ‘Burgundy’ vineyards were already of economic importance and known far and wide.

The role of noble and ecclesiastical structures (abbeys, bishoprics) in building the reputation of ‘Burgundy’ wines is well known. Cluny, Cîteaux, Pontigny, the Chapitre de Langres, and the Ducs de Bourgogne all helped in their own way to create prestigious vineyards and wines with a flourishing reputation.

In the 18th century, significant growth in wine trade created a new economic power. ‘Burgundy’ wines were sold in significant quantities in the north of France and Europe, and indeed to other continents.

However, ‘Burgundy’ wine-growing very much developed its own identity during the 19th century. The former or recent administrative divisions (provinces or departments) were mixed at an economic level, where urban centres, such as Auxerre, Dijon, Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saône or Mâcon, distributed the wines from the region. The north of the ‘Beaujolais’ was associated at the time to the Mâcon wines. The ‘Tonnerrois’ et le ‘Châtillonnais’, at the edge of the Champagne region, were also included under Burgundy.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the producers from the Burgundy region started to develop sparkling wines, following techniques established in the Champagne region, in particular in Rully, in Saône-et-Loire, from 1820 in Nuits-Saint-Georges and then in 1840 in Chablis. The new product was successful, in particular with customers in England and the United States, and the method of winemaking spread rapidly. Sparkling wines were created at the centre of some the most beautiful areas such as ‘Clos Vougeot’, ‘Chambertin’ or ‘Chablis’.

In 1939, sparkling wine producers came together to form a professional association, and in 1943 they received recognition for the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Bourgogne mousseux’.

The decree for this Protected Designation of Origin restricted it to white, red and rosé wines produced through secondary fermentation in the bottle. From the 1960s, Burgundy wine producers wanted to formalise and protect their high quality sparkling wine production by implementing strict harvesting and production rules, resulting in recognition being granted by decree in 1975 for the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Crémant de Bourgogne’, for white and rosé wines.

The vine variety includes all the Burgundy grape varieties, although Chardonnay B and Pinot Noir N grape varieties are mostly favoured. The dispersed geographical spread of the vineyards leads to certain differences in production methods. Each small region, having inherited long-standing know-how, has preserved local vine-training, for example in the arcs for the Mâconnais or the so-called ‘Chablis’ pruning method in the Yonne.

The vineyards where the Protected Designation of Origin ‘Crémant de Bourgogne’ is produced were spread over nearly 2 000 hectares in 2011, with an annual production of almost 125 000 hectolitres, or almost 15 million bottles.

The wine is characterised by a fine and sustained foam, with delicate and long-lasting bubbles. When young, the wine often has a fruity, floral and mineral nose, giving it a certain freshness. Over time, more complex aromas appear, which evolve into secondary and tertiary notes. The freshness in the mouth is further intensified by the release of carbon dioxide.

Causal interactions

The Burgundy vineyards are located in the north, where vines face heavy climate-related constraints. Due to this, planting is limited to more favourable locations which have a dryer and warmer mesoclimate than the climate of the region, with draining soils for evacuating excess water, as well as fertile soils which heat up quickly.

The vineyards are principally found on the main hills, which are mostly calcareous and at a moderate altitude.

The cool climate in the geographical area is particularly favourable for sparkling wine production. The combination of the soil and exposures create sites that while ensuring that grapes ripen well, preserve the necessary acidity for the quality of wines that are Protected Designation of Origin ‘Crémant de Bourgogne’.

The limited indigenous vine variety, particularly well-suited to the local soil and climate conditions, create a range of white and rosé wines that share the same acidic and fruity characteristics of northern wines, thus giving them an undeniable note of elegance.

Producers wanted to create a high quality wine and so decided to establish strict rules to preserve as far as possible the quality of the raw material in order to be able to offer wines of the highest standard. Harvest is carried out with the utmost care to avoid oxidation of the juice between harvest and pressing. Processing of whole grapes; removal of juices produced during transport, careful handling, pressing in a clean environment with suitable equipment and according to rules defining a precise ratio between the weight of the processed harvest and the volume of must extracted, guaranteeing the quality and clarity of the juices obtained, and guaranteeing a gentle extraction that preserves the subtlety of the aromas, creating wines with a clear and bright colour.

Using experience acquired over more than a century, winemakers have now perfectly mastered the production of these sparkling wines. In order to ensure an optimal aromatic character, the wine is often a blend of the finest vine varieties (Pinot Noir N, Pinot Gris G, Chardonnay B). After a long aging period, the wines are marketed to the consumer no sooner than 12 months after bottling, allowing the wine to develop aromatic characteristics, complexity and finesse.

The ‘Crémant de Bourgogne’ is an essential part of Burgundy wine production. In 2011, 30 % of production was sold on markets across all continents.

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

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Packaging in the demarcated area

Description of the condition:

| (a) | All production processes, from the harvesting of the grapes to disgorging, must be carried out in the geographical area. |
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(a)

All production processes, from the harvesting of the grapes to disgorging, must be carried out in the geographical area.

| (b) | The wines must be packed in the geographical area, this including the process of secondary fermentation in the bottle. |
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(b)

The wines must be packed in the geographical area, this including the process of secondary fermentation in the bottle.

| (c) | The bottling in glass bottles, where the secondary fermentation takes place, may only be done as of 1 December following the harvest. |
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(c)

The bottling in glass bottles, where the secondary fermentation takes place, may only be done as of 1 December following the harvest.

| (d) | The wines are marketed to the consumer after a minimum ageing period of 12 months from the bottling date, and not earlier than one month after disgorging. |
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(d)

The wines are marketed to the consumer after a minimum ageing period of 12 months from the bottling date, and not earlier than one month after disgorging.

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The size of the letters of all optional terms whose use, under Community provisions, may be regulated by the Member States, must not be larger, either in height or width, than half of the size of the letters forming the name of the Protected Designation of Origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-883c2bee-8878-47f3-868b-dbbb71ff41f3

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| 24.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 248/26 |
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24.7.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 248/26

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

(2019/C 248/07)

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

‘Médoc’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0730-AM03

Date of communication: 10.4.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical area — editorial change

Description and reasons

In Chapter I, point IV(1) of the specification, the communes of Cantenac and Margaux have been deleted and the commune of Margaux-Cantenac has been added.

This is an editorial change, due to the merger of the communes of Cantenac and Margaux. The production area for ‘Médoc’ PDO remains unchanged.

Point 2.6 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

2.   Demarcated parcel area

Description and reasons

Point IV(2) of Chapter I of the specification has been amended in order to update the parcel demarcation approval dates.

| (1) | After the words: ‘9 April 2008’, the following words have been added: ‘on 28 September 2011, 26 June 2013, 11 September 2014, 9 June 2015, 8 June 2016, 23 November 2016 and 15 February 2018 and of its standing committee on 25 March 2014’. |
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(1)

| (2) | The following dates have been deleted: 9 November 1960, 13 May 1970 and 6 November 1997. |
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(2)

Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production which are suitable for producing the product covered by the registered designation of origin in question.

In conjunction with this amendment, a transitional measure has been introduced in point XI(1) of Chapter 1 of the specification: parcels excluded from the demarcated parcel area, as listed in Annex III to the specification, retain their right to use the registered designation of origin for their harvests until the vines are grubbed up or until 31 December 2024 at the latest.

These amendments do not affect the single document.

3.   Area in immediate proximity — editorial change

Description and reasons

The description of the area in immediate proximity has been amended, following the merger of some of the communes, although this will not affect the area in immediate proximity itself, as its boundaries remain unchanged.

In Chapter I, point IV(3)(b) of the specification, the communes of Aubie-et-Espessas, Castets-en-Dorthe, Castillon-de-Castets, Civrac-de-Dordogne, Saint-Antoine and Salignac have been deleted.

The following communes have been added: Val de Virvée, Castets et Castillon and Civrac-sur-Dordogne.

The communes of Aubie-et-Espessas, Saint-Antoine and Salignac have merged to become the commune of Val de Virvée.

The communes of Castets-en-Dorthe and Castillon-de-Castets have merged to become the commune of Castets et Castillon.

The commune of Civrac-de-Dordogne has become the commune of Civrac-sur-Dordogne.

Point 2.9 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

4.   Link with origin

Description and reasons

In Chapter I, point X(1)(a), third paragraph of the specification, the number of communes in the geographical area has changed from 52 to 51 as a result of the merger of the communes of Cantenac and Margaux.

Point 2.8 of the single document has been updated accordingly.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Médoc

2.   Type of geographical indication

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Category of grapevine product

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

These are still red wines with excellent ageing potential. They are tannic wines, with an intense colour, made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon N (traditional variety) blended with Merlot N and smaller quantities of Cabernet Franc N and Petit Verdot N or, less often, Cot N and Carmenère N. Cabernet Sauvignon N gives the wine spicy notes, while Merlot N makes for round, soft wines with aromas of red fruit. The addition of Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot N enhances the wines’ structure and complexity, while the latter variety also adds freshness.

After enrichment, their total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 13 %.

Their minimum alcoholic strength by volume is 11 %.

Every batch of wine sold (in bulk) or packaged has:

| — | a fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) not greater than 3 g/l |
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a fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) not greater than 3 g/l

| — | a malic acid content not greater than 0,2 g/l. |
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a malic acid content not greater than 0,2 g/l.

Wines sold in bulk or packaged before 1 October in the year following the year of harvest have a volatile acidity content of not more than 12,25 meq/l. Beyond that date, the volatile acidity content the wines have a volatile acidity content of not more than 16,33 meq/l.

Every batch of wine sold in bulk has a sulphur dioxide content of not more than 140 mg/l.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 13 |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 16,33 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

13

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

16,33

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   
  Essential oenological practices

Enrichment

Specific oenological practices

Reductive methods of enrichment are permitted up to a concentration rate of 15 %. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 13 %.

Training of the vines

Cultivation method

Density: the minimum planting density of the vines is 5 000 plants per hectare. The distance between the rows is not more than 2 metres and the distance between plants in the same row is at least 0,80 metres.

Pruning rules: pruning is mandatory. It is carried out at the unfolded leaves stage (Lorenz stage 9) at the latest. The vines are pruned using the following techniques: - two-cane pruning, double Guyot or Médoc, with a maximum of five buds per cane; - simple Guyot and mixed Guyot, with a maximum of seven buds per vine; - short pruning, fan pruning to four arms or two cordons, with a maximum of 12 buds per vine.

b.   
  Maximum yields

65 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines made, developed and aged on the territory of the following communes in the department of Gironde: Arcins, Arsac, Avensan, Bégadan, Blaignan, Blanquefort, Castelnau-de-Médoc, Cissac-Médoc, Civrac-en-Médoc, Couquèques, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Gaillan-en-Médoc, Grayan-et-l’Hôpital, Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, Labarde, Lamarque, Lesparre-Médoc, Listrac-Médoc, Ludon-Médoc, Macau, Margaux-Cantenac, Moulis-en-Médoc, Naujac-sur-Mer, Ordonnac, Parempuyre, Pauillac, Le Pian-Médoc, Prignac-en-Médoc, Queyrac, Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, Saint-Christoly-Médoc, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Germain-d’Esteuil, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc, Sainte-Hélène, Salaunes, Soulac-sur-Mer, Soussans, Le Taillan-Médoc, Talais, Valeyrac, Vendays-Montalivet, Vensac, Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Vertheuil.

7.   Main wine grapes

| | Petit Verdot N |
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Petit Verdot N

8.   Description of the link(s)

The geographical area demarcated for the ‘Médoc’ registered designation of origin is located in the department of Gironde on the left banks of the Garonne river and the Gironde estuary, north of Bordeaux. This wine-growing area of the Médoc peninsula stretches for almost 80 kilometres from north to south and just over ten kilometres from east to west, and covers 51 communes.

The riverside flank of the Médoc region is characterised by moderate seasonal fluctuations and very modest rainfall for an Atlantic climate. Although the geographical area has a cooler climate than the south of the peninsula owing to its northerly location, it also receives less precipitation. These climatic conditions, which are good for wine growing, are due to the presence of the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Gironde estuary to the east, which help to regulate temperatures. The oceanic climate, in some years combined with periods of autumnal low pressure and rain or, conversely, warm and very sunny autumns, creates a notable ‘vintage’ effect.

The resulting vineyard landscapes are relatively level (altitude between 3 and 50 metres), bordered by forest to the west and the Gironde estuary to the east. Gravelly hillocks planted with vines stretch from north to south, interspersed with jalles (streams) and marshier non-winegrowing areas.

Generations of winegrowers have expertly exploited the unique characteristics of Médoc’s world-famous wine-growing country. Over time, the winegrowers’ detailed knowledge of the soil, and their expert use of drainage techniques to further improve its quality, have allowed them to develop the best possible growing methods for producing red wines with good longevity. Advances in plant health and the mechanisation of vineyards have not altered the winegrowers’ determination to maintain viticultural practices that allow them to produce their distinctive red wines.

Today the main varieties used in the Médoc region are Cabernet Sauvignon N, the preferred variety for gravelly soils, Merlot N, prized for its fruitiness, Cabernet Franc N, for predominantly limestone soils, and Petit Verdot N, for warm, well-drained soils. The diversity of grape varieties and soil types covered by the ‘Médoc’ designation of origin requires a selective approach to vineyard management.

This selective approach enables very ripe and healthy grapes to be obtained, with a controlled yield. Maceration is therefore possible to obtain the concentrated wines desired. This means that ageing for at least six months is essential to develop a rounder taste.

‘Médoc’ wines are tannic, with an intense colour, and made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon N combined with Merlot N and smaller quantities of Cabernet Franc N and Petit Verdot N or, more rarely, Cot N and Carmenère N. Cabernet Sauvignon N is the traditional variety and it gives the wines spicy notes. Merlot N makes for round, soft wines with aromas of red fruit. When Merlot predominates, the desired aromas develop more quickly. The addition of Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot N enhances the wines’ structure and complexity, while the latter variety also adds freshness.

The wines have excellent ageing potential.

Renowned for centuries, this wine-growing region, crossed by the Bordeaux wine route, is dotted with wine châteaux, vast estates with a varied architectural heritage, and very small family vineyards where winemaking, sales and promotion are aided by the various wine cooperatives.

‘Médoc’ wines have been renowned for centuries and their reputation is founded on the notion of the Château. After the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the future king of England Henry Plantagenet in 1152, the development of trade with England played a major part in building the reputation of these wines abroad.

In 1647, when the ‘Jurade de Bordeaux’ issued the first ever ranking of Guyenne wines, the reputation of the wines from the Médoc parishes was already established. Under Louis XV, this classification was refined by region, divided first by parish and then by cru. These various classifications led in 1855 to the Classification of Bordeaux wines, which placed ‘Médoc’ wines among the wines of Gironde. Later, in 1932, the Crus Bourgeois du Médoc classification was published.

‘Médoc’ wines have acquired their prestige over the past four hundred years thanks to qualities and distinctive characteristics specific to each era, as tastes and winemaking customs evolved. The body and colour of the wines bearing this registered designation of origin, their capacity to develop a bouquet, and the combination of tannins and fruits that results from blending, are what distinguish them not only among Bordeaux wines but French wines in general.

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 demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the development and ageing of the wines, comprises the territory of the following communes in the department of Gironde, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code in force on 19 June 2017: Abzac, Aillas, Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Ambès, Anglade, Arbanats, Arbis, Les Artigues-de-Lussac, Artigues-près-Bordeaux, Arveyres, Asques, Aubiac, Auriolles, Auros, Ayguemorte-les-Graves, Bagas, Baigneaux, Barie, Baron, Barsac, Bassanne, Bassens, Baurech, Bayas, Bayon-sur-Gironde, Bazas, Beautiran, Bègles, Béguey, Bellebat, Bellefond, Belvès-de-Castillon, Bernos-Beaulac, Berson, Berthez, Beychacet-Caillau, Bieujac, Les Billaux, Birac, Blaignac, Blasimon, Blaye, Blésignac, Bommes, Bonnetan, Bonzac, Bordeaux, Bossugan, Bouliac, Bourdelles, Bourg, Le Bouscat, Branne, Brannens, Braud-et-Saint-Louis, La Brède, Brouqueyran, Bruges, Budos, Cabanac-et-Villagrains, Cabara, Cadarsac, Cadaujac, Cadillac, Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, Camarsac, Cambes, Camblanes-et-Meynac, Camiac-et-Saint-Denis, Camiran, Camps-sur-l’Isle, Campugnan, Canéjan, Cantois, Capian, Caplong, Carbon-Blanc, Cardan, Carignan-de-Bordeaux, Cars, Cartelègue, Casseuil, Castelmoron-d’Albret, Castelviel, Castets et Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille, Castres-Gironde, Caudrot, Caumont, Cauvignac, Cavignac, Cazats, Cazaugitat, Cénac, Cenon, Cérons, Cessac, Cestas, Cézac, Chamadelle, Civrac-de-Blaye, Civrac-sur-Dordogne, Cleyrac, Coimères, Coirac, Comps, Coubeyrac, Courpiac, Cours-de-Monségur, Cours-les-Bains, Coutras, Coutures, Créon, Croignon, Cubnezais, Cubzac-les-Ponts, Cudos, Cursan, Daignac, Dardenac, Daubèze, Dieulivol, Donnezac, Donzac, Doulezon, Les Eglisottes-et-Chalaures, Escoussans, Espiet, Les Esseintes, Etauliers, Eynesse, Eyrans, Eysines, Faleyras, Fargues, Fargues-Saint-Hilaire, Le Fieu, Flaujagues, Floirac, Floudès, Fontet, Fossés-et-Baleyssac, Fours, Francs, Fronsac, Frontenac, Gabarnac, Gajac, Galgon, Gans, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac, Gauriac, Gauriaguet, Générac, Génissac, Gensac, Gironde-sur-Dropt, Gornac, Gours, Gradignan, Grézillac, Grignols, Guillac, Guillos, Guîtres, Le Haillan, Haux, Hure, Illats, Isle-Saint-Georges, Izon, Jugazan, Juillac, Labescau, Ladaux, Lados, Lagorce, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Lamothe-Landerron, La Lande-de-Fronsac, Landerrouat, Landerrouet-sur-Ségur, Landiras, Langoiran, Langon, Lansac, Lapouyade, Laroque, Laruscade, Latresne, Lavazan, Léogeats, Léognan, Lestiac-sur-Garonne, Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues, Libourne, Lignan-de-Bazas, Lignan-de-Bordeaux, Ligueux, Listrac-de-Durèze, Lormont, Loubens, Loupes, Loupiac, Loupiac-de-la-Réole, Lugaignac, Lugasson, Lugon-et-l’Ile-du-Carnay, Lussac, Madirac, Maransin, Marcenais, Marcillac, Margueron, Marimbault, Marions, Marsas, Martignas-sur-Jalle, Martillac, Martres, Masseilles, Massugas, Mauriac, Mazères, Mazion, Mérignac, Mérignas, Mesterrieux, Mombrier, Mongauzy, Monprimblanc, Monségur, Montagne, Montagoudin, Montignac, Montussan, Morizès, Mouillac, Mouliets-et-Villemartin, Moulon, Mourens, Naujan-et-Postiac, Néac, Nérigean, Neuffons, Le Nizan, Noaillac, Noaillan, Omet, Paillet, Les Peintures, Pellegrue, Périssac, Pessac, Pessac-sur-Dordogne, Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps, Peujard, Le Pian-sur-Garonne, Pineuilh, Plassac, Pleine-Selve, Podensac, Pomerol, Pompéjac, Pompignac, Pondaurat, Porchères, Portets, Le Pout, Préchac, Preignac, Prignac-et-Marcamps, Pugnac, Puisseguin, Pujols, Pujols-sur-Ciron, Le Puy, Puybarban, Puynormand, Quinsac, Rauzan, Reignac, La Réole, Rimons, Riocaud, Rions, La Rivière, Roaillan, Romagne, Roquebrune, La Roquille, Ruch, Sablons, Sadirac, Saillans, Saint-Aignan, Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Saint-André-du-Bois, Saint-André-et-Appelles, Saint-Androny, Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret, Saint-Antoine-sur-l’Isle, Saint-Aubin-de-Blaye, Saint-Aubin-de-Branne, Saint-Avit-de-Soulège, Saint-Avit-Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Brice, Saint-Caprais-de-Blaye, Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye, Saint-Christophe-de-Double, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Cibard, Saint-Ciers-d’Abzac, Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde, Saint-Côme, Saint-Denis-de-Pile, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, Saint-Exupéry, Saint-Félix-de-Foncaude, Saint-Ferme, Saint-Genès-de-Blaye, Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, Saint-Genès-de-Fronsac, Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud, Saint-Genis-du-Bois, Saint-Germain-de-Grave, Saint-Germain-de-la-Rivière, Saint-Germain-du-Puch, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Girons-d’Aiguevives, Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Noaille, Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac, Saint-Jean-d’Illac, Saint-Laurent-d’Arce, Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, Saint-Laurent-du-Bois, Saint-Laurent-du-Plan, Saint-Léon, Saint-Loubert, Saint-Loubès, Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand, Saint-Macaire, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Saint-Maixant, Saint-Mariens, Saint-Martial, Saint-Martin-de-Laye, Saint-Martin-de-Lerm, Saint-Martin-de-Sescas, Saint-Martin-du-Bois, Saint-Martin-du-Puy, Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, Saint-Médard-de-Guizières, Saint-Médard-d’Eyrans, Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac, Saint-Michel-de-Lapujade, Saint-Michel-de-Rieufret, Saint-Morillon, Saint-Palais, Saint-Pardon-de-Conques, Saint-Paul, Saint-Pey-d’Armens, Saint-Pey-de-Castets, Saint-Philippe-d’Aiguille, Saint-Philippe-du-Seignal, Saint-Pierre-d’Aurillac, Saint-Pierre-de-Bat, Saint-Pierre-de-Mons, Saint-Quentin-de-Baron, Saint-Quentin-de-Caplong, Saint-Romain-la-Virvée, Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand, Saint-Savin, Saint-Selve, Saint-Seurin-de-Bourg, Saint-Seurin-de-Cursac, Saint-Seurin-sur-l’Isle, Saint-Sève, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Saint-Sulpice-de-Guilleragues, Saint-Sulpice-de-Pommiers, Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac, Saint-Trojan, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas, Saint-Vivien-de-Blaye, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, Saint-Yzan-de-Soudiac, Sainte-Colombe, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Sainte-Eulalie, Sainte-Florence, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Sainte-Foy-la-Longue, Sainte-Gemme, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Terre, Sallebœuf, Les Salles-de-Castillon, Samonac, Saucats, Saugon, Sauternes, La Sauve, Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, Sauviac, Savignac, Savignac-de-l’Isle, Semens, Sendets, Sigalens, Sillas, Soulignac, Soussac, Tabanac, Taillecavat, Talence, Targon, Tarnès, Tauriac, Tayac, Teuillac, Tizac-de-Curton, Tizac-de-Lapouyade, Toulenne, Le Tourne, Tresses, Uzeste, Val de Virvée, Vayres, Vérac, Verdelais, Vignonet, Villandraut, Villegouge, Villenave-de-Rions, Villenave-d’Ornon, Villeneuve, Virelade, Virsac and Yvrac.

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The broader geographical unit may be specified on the label: ‘Vin de Bordeaux — Médoc’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux — Médoc’. In this case, the size of the letters used must not be larger, either in height or width, than two-thirds of the size of the letters spelling the name of the registered designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-c0c6b3dd-b9e7-4b9d-a605-dc6ef93f4e88

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| 24.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 248/32 |
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24.7.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 248/32

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

(2019/C 248/08)

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

‘Pineau des Charentes’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0489-AM01

Date of communication: 10.5.2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Additional indication

Description and reasons

In Section II of Chapter I, the paragraph ‘which, owing to their age and the particular ageing conditions laid down in this specification, have an aromatic profile of the “oxidative” type that is intense, complex and characteristic of old cognacs’ has been replaced by the paragraph ‘that meet the production criteria set for those indications in this specification’. This simplifies the wording.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

2.   Types of product:

Description and reasons

In Section III of Chapter I, the paragraph ‘for white liqueur wines and rosé or red liqueur wines.’ has been replaced by ‘for white, rosé and red liqueur wines.’ The previous wording gave the impression that there were only two categories of products, although each colour is a separate category.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

3.   Parcel identification

Description and reasons

In Section IV of Chapter 1:

| — | Under 2(b), the words ‘to the National Institute of Origin and Quality (“INAO”) before 1 July of the year preceding the year of the first harvest declaration.’ have been replaced by ‘not later than 10 December of the year preceding the year of the first harvest declaration, to the protection and management body, for forwarding to the National Institute of Origin and Quality (“INAO”).’ |
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Under 2(b), the words ‘to the National Institute of Origin and Quality (“INAO”) before 1 July of the year preceding the year of the first harvest declaration.’ have been replaced by ‘not later than 10 December of the year preceding the year of the first harvest declaration, to the protection and management body, for forwarding to the National Institute of Origin and Quality (“INAO”).’

| — | Under 2(b), the paragraphs: ‘All parcels where the musts are not claimed for the production of the controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes” for five consecutive years are removed from the list of parcels identified by the competent national committee of the INAO.
  If the competent national committee of the INAO issues a reasoned decision to withdraw or reject identified parcels, this is notified to the interested parties, who may submit comments to the INAO within one month of receiving the notification.
  These complaints are re-examined by the competent national committee of the INAO following an opinion from the committee of experts.’ have been deleted. |
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Under 2(b), the paragraphs: ‘All parcels where the musts are not claimed for the production of the controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes” for five consecutive years are removed from the list of parcels identified by the competent national committee of the INAO.

If the competent national committee of the INAO issues a reasoned decision to withdraw or reject identified parcels, this is notified to the interested parties, who may submit comments to the INAO within one month of receiving the notification.

These complaints are re-examined by the competent national committee of the INAO following an opinion from the committee of experts.’ have been deleted.

This amendment has been made because the provision no longer corresponded to parcel identification defined as a tool for geographical delineation. The arrangements for withdrawing parcels after 5 years without any claims are redefined in terms of parcel assignment, to be managed by the protection and management body.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

4.   Vine varieties

Description and reasons

In Section V of Chapter I:

| — | the words ‘or Gros Meslier B’ have been added after ‘Meslier Saint-François B’. |
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the words ‘or Gros Meslier B’ have been added after ‘Meslier Saint-François B’.

| — | the words ‘Trousseau Gris G (or Chauché Gris G)’ have been added after ‘Sémillon B’. |
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the words ‘Trousseau Gris G (or Chauché Gris G)’ have been added after ‘Sémillon B’.

| — | the sentence ‘The vine variety Trousseau Gris G (or Chauché Gris G) may not represent more than 10 % of the vine varieties used for Pineau des Charentes.’ have been added. |
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the sentence ‘The vine variety Trousseau Gris G (or Chauché Gris G) may not represent more than 10 % of the vine varieties used for Pineau des Charentes.’ have been added.

| — | the word ‘or’ between rosés and red wines has been replaced by the word ‘and’; |
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the word ‘or’ between rosés and red wines has been replaced by the word ‘and’;

| — | the words ‘Cot N (or’ have been added before Malbec N. |
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the words ‘Cot N (or’ have been added before Malbec N.

This corresponds to the addition of synonyms for the vine varieties Meslier de Saint François B and Malbec B.

The possibility has also been introduced to plant the vine variety Trousseau Gris G (or Chauché Gris G), which is an old variety that used to be planted in the vineyards. This possibility is subject to a requirement whereby the vine variety may not exceed 10 % in order to limit the risk of any changes to the typical characteristics.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

5.   Yield

Description and reasons

| — | point (1) of Section VIII has been replaced by the following provisions:

  ‘The yield referred to in Article D. 645-7 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code is 68 hectolitres of must per hectare.’ |
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point (1) of Section VIII has been replaced by the following provisions:

‘The yield referred to in Article D. 645-7 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code is 68 hectolitres of must per hectare.’

| — | point (2) of Section VIII has been replaced by the following provisions:

  ‘(2)   Cut-off yield
  Under Article D. 645-7 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, the cut-off yield is 45 hectolitres of liqueur wine per hectare and 85 hectolitres of must per hectare.’ |
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point (2) of Section VIII has been replaced by the following provisions:

‘(2)   Cut-off yield

Under Article D. 645-7 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, the cut-off yield is 45 hectolitres of liqueur wine per hectare and 85 hectolitres of must per hectare.’

| — | a point (3) has been added to Section VII, with the following provisions:

  ‘(3)   First production of young vines
  The controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes” may not be granted to liqueur wines whose musts come from:






  — | parcels of young vines, until the second year after the year of planting where planting was carried out before 31 July; |
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a point (3) has been added to Section VII, with the following provisions:

‘(3)   First production of young vines

The controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes” may not be granted to liqueur wines whose musts come from:

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parcels of young vines, until the second year after the year of planting where planting was carried out before 31 July;

| — | parcels of vines that have undergone in situ grafting or double grafting, until, at the earliest, the first year after the year where grafting or double grafting was carried out before 31 July; and any parcels as soon as they contain only varieties permitted for the designation.’ |
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parcels of vines that have undergone in situ grafting or double grafting, until, at the earliest, the first year after the year where grafting or double grafting was carried out before 31 July; and any parcels as soon as they contain only varieties permitted for the designation.’

These amendments correspond to the addition of a yield of 68 hectolitres of must per hectare. The cut-off yield for liqueur wine has been increased from 42 to 45 hectolitres per hectare. The establishment of a cut-off yield for Cognac (16 hl AP/ha) has made it necessary to increase the cut-off yield for Pineau des Charentes.

The deletion of the paragraph ‘parcels of young vines, until the first year after the year of grafting where grafting was carried out before 31 July;’ follows from its inclusion in the next paragraph.

The Single Document has been amended following said amendment of point (5).

6.   Preparation

Preparation

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

In Section IX of Chapter I:

| — | under point 2(a), the words ‘at the time of mutage’ have been deleted, because the phrase was redundant. |
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under point 2(a), the words ‘at the time of mutage’ have been deleted, because the phrase was redundant.

In point (3):

| — | a point (b), ‘The rosé liqueur wines are aged for at least eight months, including at least six months in oak containers.’ has been added. This makes it possible to distinguish between rosé and red Pineau des Charentes, which are not prepared according to the same rules. |
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a point (b), ‘The rosé liqueur wines are aged for at least eight months, including at least six months in oak containers.’ has been added. This makes it possible to distinguish between rosé and red Pineau des Charentes, which are not prepared according to the same rules.

The numbering has consequently been changed, with (b), (c), (d), (e) becoming (c), (d), (e) and (f), respectively.

| — | under point (e), the number 5 has been replaced by 7. This corresponds to the increase in the years of ageing for the indication ‘old’ in order to have a more qualitative product. |
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under point (e), the number 5 has been replaced by 7. This corresponds to the increase in the years of ageing for the indication ‘old’ in order to have a more qualitative product.

| — | under point (f), the number 10 has been replaced by 12. This corresponds to the increase in the years of ageing for the indication ‘very old’ in order to have a more qualitative product. |
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under point (f), the number 10 has been replaced by 12. This corresponds to the increase in the years of ageing for the indication ‘very old’ in order to have a more qualitative product.

In point (5)

| — | under (a), the words ‘and rosés’ have been deleted. |
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under (a), the words ‘and rosés’ have been deleted.

| — | a line has been added under (a):
  Rosé liqueur wines After ageing, as from 1 June of the year following the harvest. |
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a line has been added under (a):

Rosé liqueur wines After ageing, as from 1 June of the year following the harvest.

| — | under (a), the number ‘5’ has been replaced by ‘7’. |
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under (a), the number ‘5’ has been replaced by ‘7’.

| — | under (a), the number ‘10’ has been replaced by ‘12’. |
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under (a), the number ‘10’ has been replaced by ‘12’.

| — | under (b), the words ‘1 October of the year following that of its preparation.’ have been replaced by:

  ‘and at the earliest:
  Rosé liqueur wines on 1 June of the year following that of preparation.
  Red liqueur wines on 1 October of the year following that of preparation.
  White liqueur wines on 1 April of the second year following that of preparation.’ |
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under (b), the words ‘1 October of the year following that of its preparation.’ have been replaced by:

‘and at the earliest:

Rosé liqueur wines on 1 June of the year following that of preparation.

Red liqueur wines on 1 October of the year following that of preparation.

White liqueur wines on 1 April of the second year following that of preparation.’

| — | under (c), the words ‘a capsule’ and ‘at least two stamps are affixed’ have been deleted. |
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under (c), the words ‘a capsule’ and ‘at least two stamps are affixed’ have been deleted.

| — | the following paragraph has been inserted under point (c):

  ‘For containers of 0,50 litres or more, at least two stamps are affixed and each stamp must have a minimum diameter of 20 mm. For containers of less than 0,50 litres, at least one visible and legible stamp is affixed.’ |
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the following paragraph has been inserted under point (c):

‘For containers of 0,50 litres or more, at least two stamps are affixed and each stamp must have a minimum diameter of 20 mm. For containers of less than 0,50 litres, at least one visible and legible stamp is affixed.’

These amendments correspond to the distinction between rosé liqueur wines and red liqueur wines, to the amended ageing requirements for the indications ‘old’ and ‘very old’ and to the replacement of the capsule with a stamp.

The Single Document has been amended following this amendment.

7.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

in X:

| — | under point (2) |
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under point (2)

| — | in the first paragraph, the word ‘maybe’ has been replaced by ‘is’. |
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in the first paragraph, the word ‘maybe’ has been replaced by ‘is’.

| — | in the first paragraph, the word ‘and’ has been replaced by ‘the designation may be’. |
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in the first paragraph, the word ‘and’ has been replaced by ‘the designation may be’.

| — | in the first paragraph, the words ‘or “extra old”’ have been inserted after ‘“very old”’. |
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in the first paragraph, the words ‘or “extra old”’ have been inserted after ‘“very old”’.

| — | in the first paragraph, the words ‘for a minimum of 5 or 10 years, respectively’ have been replaced by ‘cf. point (3) of Section IX of Chapter I’. |
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in the first paragraph, the words ‘for a minimum of 5 or 10 years, respectively’ have been replaced by ‘cf. point (3) of Section IX of Chapter I’.

| — | in the first paragraph, the sentence ‘It is mainly consumed as an aperitif.’ has been deleted. |
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in the first paragraph, the sentence ‘It is mainly consumed as an aperitif.’ has been deleted.

| — | in the second paragraph, the following sentence has been inserted: ‘“Pineau des Charentes” is mainly consumed as an aperitif.’ |
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in the second paragraph, the following sentence has been inserted: ‘“Pineau des Charentes” is mainly consumed as an aperitif.’

| — | in the third paragraph, the word ‘light’ has been inserted before ‘golden’. |
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in the third paragraph, the word ‘light’ has been inserted before ‘golden’.

The fourth paragraph has been replaced by the following provisions:

‘Red “Pineau des Charentes”, which has a deep colour, often develops intense aromas of freshly picked red and black fruit, together with mild spicy notes.

Rosé “Pineau des Charentes” has a pale colour and often develops aromas of red berries and forest fruit.’

| — | in the fifth paragraph, the words ‘and shell nuts (nuts, roasted almonds)’, have been inserted after ‘dried fruit’. |
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in the fifth paragraph, the words ‘and shell nuts (nuts, roasted almonds)’, have been inserted after ‘dried fruit’.

| — | in the fifth paragraph, the words ‘old Cognacs’ have been replaced by ‘old spirits bearing the controlled designation of origin “Cognac”.’ |
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in the fifth paragraph, the words ‘old Cognacs’ have been replaced by ‘old spirits bearing the controlled designation of origin “Cognac”.’

The sixth paragraph has been replaced by the following provisions:

‘Red and rosé “Pineau des Charentes” wines designated as “old” or “very old” are the colour of tile. They are very elegant and often acquire notes of chocolate or fruit preserved in spirits, which may develop into oxidative aromas typical of old spirits bearing the controlled designation of origin “Cognac”.’

These are editorial changes.

The Single Document has been amended following this amendment.

8.   Transitional measure

Transitional measure

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

The measure concerning the threshold for uncultivated areas has been deleted as it is obsolete.

The following has been added:

‘(2)   Ageing

Liqueur wines aged in wood for at least five years may apply for the indication “old” until 1 October 2023. Liqueur wines aged in wood for at least 10 years may apply for the indication “very old” or “extra old” until 1 October 2023.’

This amendment is a transitional measure related to the amended ageing requirements for the indications ‘old’ and ‘very old’.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

Presentation rules

Presentation rules

The following paragraphs have been inserted in point (9) of Section XII:

‘An age reference is authorised for Pineau des Charente wines that have been aged in wood for at least three years. The age indicated may not exceed the length of time the product has been aged in wood. In the case of blended wines, the age indicated is that of the batch with the shortest period of ageing in wood.

The provisions on an age reference shall apply as from 1 April 2020.’

In accordance with this amendment, the age of Pineau des Charente wines is indicated only if they have been aged for a specific period of time, as this provides the consumer with more detailed information.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

9.   Parcel assignment

Parcel assignment

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

In Section I of Chapter II of the specification for the controlled designation of origin ‘Pineau des Charentes’:

| — | Section I has been replaced by the following provisions:

  ‘I.   Requirements concerning declarations
  (1)   Declaration of basin assignment
  Declarations concerning basin assignment are made before 1 July each year for the following year’s harvest to the regional inter-branch organisation, the fédération des interprofessions du Bassin Charentes-Cognac, which forwards the relevant information to the protection and management body and to the inspection body.
  This declaration indicates the maximum area to be harvested for the production of must.
  (2)   Declaration of parcel assignment
  As from the 2019 harvest, liqueur wines will be prepared using musts from identified parcels for which a parcel assignment declaration has been made.
  Parcel assignment declarations are made not later than 10 December each year for the following year’s harvest, to the protection and management body.
  The declaration indicates for each parcel:
  the cadastral reference: municipality, section, number;
  the vine variety;
  the wine-growing production area;
  the name of the operator.
  (3)   Production declaration
  A production declaration is made after the last mutage, with the following information:
  the total quantities of musts used;
  the total quantities of Cognac spirits used;
  the total quantities of liqueur wines prepared, by colour;
  the parcel references and the areas on which the grapes intended for must production have been harvested.
  This declaration is drawn up in accordance with the production register.
  The declaration is sent before 10 December of the harvest year to the local office of the Directorate-General for Customs and Indirect Taxation (DGDDI).
  A copy of the declaration is forwarded to the protection and management body and to INAO.
  (4)   Claim statement
  In order to claim for their liqueur wines the controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes”, possibly supplemented by the indications “old”, “very old” (or its equivalent, “extra old”), operators must send to the protection and management body a claim statement not later than 30 days before the batch is brought into circulation and/or on the market.
  This declaration specifies, in particular:
  the name of the operator;
  the address of the operator;
  the volume claimed, by colour, possibly supplemented by one of the abovementioned indications;
  the storage arrangements: place, type of container, identification in the wine warehouse (number, capacity).
  (5)   Declaration of declassification
  Operators declassifying batches with the controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes” must, pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, declare this to the protection and management body not later than on the 10th day of the month following the declassification.’ |
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Section I has been replaced by the following provisions:

‘I.   Requirements concerning declarations

(1)   Declaration of basin assignment

Declarations concerning basin assignment are made before 1 July each year for the following year’s harvest to the regional inter-branch organisation, the fédération des interprofessions du Bassin Charentes-Cognac, which forwards the relevant information to the protection and management body and to the inspection body.

This declaration indicates the maximum area to be harvested for the production of must.

(2)   Declaration of parcel assignment

As from the 2019 harvest, liqueur wines will be prepared using musts from identified parcels for which a parcel assignment declaration has been made.

Parcel assignment declarations are made not later than 10 December each year for the following year’s harvest, to the protection and management body.

The declaration indicates for each parcel:

the cadastral reference: municipality, section, number;

the vine variety;

the wine-growing production area;

the name of the operator.

(3)   Production declaration

A production declaration is made after the last mutage, with the following information:

the total quantities of musts used;

the total quantities of Cognac spirits used;

the total quantities of liqueur wines prepared, by colour;

the parcel references and the areas on which the grapes intended for must production have been harvested.

This declaration is drawn up in accordance with the production register.

The declaration is sent before 10 December of the harvest year to the local office of the Directorate-General for Customs and Indirect Taxation (DGDDI).

A copy of the declaration is forwarded to the protection and management body and to INAO.

(4)   Claim statement

In order to claim for their liqueur wines the controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes”, possibly supplemented by the indications “old”, “very old” (or its equivalent, “extra old”), operators must send to the protection and management body a claim statement not later than 30 days before the batch is brought into circulation and/or on the market.

This declaration specifies, in particular:

the name of the operator;

the address of the operator;

the volume claimed, by colour, possibly supplemented by one of the abovementioned indications;

the storage arrangements: place, type of container, identification in the wine warehouse (number, capacity).

(5)   Declaration of declassification

Operators declassifying batches with the controlled designation of origin “Pineau des Charentes” must, pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, declare this to the protection and management body not later than on the 10th day of the month following the declassification.’

This amendment corresponds to a new procedure for the assignment declaration.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

10.   Main points for checking

Main points for checking

Description and reasons

Description and reasons

Chapter III of the specification for the controlled designation of origin ‘Pineau des Charentes’ has been amended as follows:

point (1) in Section I

| — | under D, the words ‘and the affixing of the capsule or the stamp.’ have been deleted. |
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under D, the words ‘and the affixing of the capsule or the stamp.’ have been deleted.

point (2) in Section II

| — | the number ‘45011’ has been replaced by ‘NF EN ISO/CEI 17065’. |
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the number ‘45011’ has been replaced by ‘NF EN ISO/CEI 17065’.

This amendment does not affect the Single Document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Name of product

Pineau des Charentes

2.   Geographical indication type

Geographical indication type

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

Categories of grapevine products

| 3. | Liqueur wine |
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3.

Liqueur wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Description of the wine(s)

The wines are white, red and rosé liqueur wines made by adding to the grapes aged spirit from the same holding bearing the designation of origin ‘Cognac’ (spirit from a previous round of distillation). The wine may be supplemented by the designations ‘old’ or ‘very old’, depending on the length of ageing in oak casks (for a minimum of 7 or 12 years, respectively). It is mainly consumed as an aperitif.

In the mouth, ‘Pineau des Charentes’ expresses the freshness and roundness of fresh grape must. The ‘Cognac’, which contributes to the body and general balance of the product, has depth, thanks to its lengthy ageing in wood.

White ‘Pineau des Charentes’ ranges in colour from straw yellow to golden and frequently develops intense aromas, which are fruity (fresh fruit or candied fruit) and floral (white flowers), with notes of honey.

Red and rosé ‘Pineau des Charentes’ have a colour that varies from pale pink to deep red. Red ‘Pineau des Charentes’ often develops intense aromas of freshly picked black fruit, together with mild spicy notes. As for rosé ‘Pineau des Charentes’, it often acquires aromas of forest berries and even of stone fruit when aged for a longer time.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 22 |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 16 |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 10 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 75 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

22

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

16

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

10

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

75

5.   Wine-making practices

Wine-making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Essential oenological practices

Cultivation method

Cultivation method

The minimum planting density of the vines is 2 200 plants per hectare, and the spacing between the rows is 3 metres or less.

Vines are pruned with a maximum of 50 000 buds per hectare using the following techniques:

| — | single or double Guyot, with the plant having one or two canes and one or two shoots; |
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single or double Guyot, with the plant having one or two canes and one or two shoots;

| — | cordon pruning, with shoots having a maximum of three buds. |
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cordon pruning, with shoots having a maximum of three buds.

Irrigation is prohibited.

b.   Maximum yields

Maximum yields

Liqueur wine

Liqueur wine

45 hectolitres per hectare

Must

Must

85 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested, the must produced and the wines made, developed and packed in the territory of the following municipalities:

Department of Charente-Maritime:

Arrondissement of Rochefort: all municipalities

Arrondissement of Saintes: all municipalities

Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-d’Angély: all municipalities

Arrondissement of Jonzac: all municipalities

Arrondissement of La Rochelle:

| — | Canton of Ars-en-Ré: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Ars-en-Ré: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Aytré: the municipalities of Angoulins and Aytré. |
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Canton of Aytré: the municipalities of Angoulins and Aytré.

| — | Canton of La Jarrie: all municipalities. |
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Canton of La Jarrie: all municipalities.

| — | Cantons of La Rochelle 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7: the municipality of La Rochelle. |
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Cantons of La Rochelle 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7: the municipality of La Rochelle.

| — | Canton of La Rochelle 5: the municipalities of Esnandes, Marsilly, Puilboreau, La Rochelle, Saint-Xandre. |
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Canton of La Rochelle 5: the municipalities of Esnandes, Marsilly, Puilboreau, La Rochelle, Saint-Xandre.

| — | Canton of La Rochelle 8: the municipalities of Dompierre-sur-Mer, Périgny, La Rochelle. |
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Canton of La Rochelle 8: the municipalities of Dompierre-sur-Mer, Périgny, La Rochelle.

| — | Canton of La Rochelle 9: the municipalities of L’Houmeau, Lagord, Nieul-sur-Mer, La Rochelle. |
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Canton of La Rochelle 9: the municipalities of L’Houmeau, Lagord, Nieul-sur-Mer, La Rochelle.

| — | Canton of Saint-Martin-de-Ré: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Saint-Martin-de-Ré: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Courçon: the municipalities of Angliers, Benon, Courçon, Cramchaban, Ferrières-d’Aunis, La Grève-sur-le-Mignon, Le Gué-d’Alleré, La Laigne, Nuaillé-d’Aunis, Saint-Cyr-du-Doret, Saint-Jean-de-Liversay, Saint-Sauveur-d’Aunis. |
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Canton of Courçon: the municipalities of Angliers, Benon, Courçon, Cramchaban, Ferrières-d’Aunis, La Grève-sur-le-Mignon, Le Gué-d’Alleré, La Laigne, Nuaillé-d’Aunis, Saint-Cyr-du-Doret, Saint-Jean-de-Liversay, Saint-Sauveur-d’Aunis.

| — | Canton of Marans: the municipalities of Longèves, Saint-Ouen, Villedoux. |
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Canton of Marans: the municipalities of Longèves, Saint-Ouen, Villedoux.

Department of Charente:

Arrondissement of Cognac: all municipalities

Arrondissement of Angoulême

| — | Canton of Angoulême Est: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Angoulême Est: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Angoulême Nord: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Angoulême Nord: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Angoulême Ouest: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Angoulême Ouest: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Blanzac: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Blanzac: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Hiersac: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Hiersac: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Saint-Amant-de-Boixe: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Saint-Amant-de-Boixe: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Villebois-la-Valette: all municipalities. |
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Canton of Villebois-la-Valette: all municipalities.

| — | Canton of La Rochefoucauld: The municipalities of Agris, Brie, Bunzac, Chazelles, Coulgens, Jauldes, Pranzac, Rancogne, Rivières, La Rochette, Saint-Projet-Saint-Constant. |
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Canton of La Rochefoucauld: The municipalities of Agris, Brie, Bunzac, Chazelles, Coulgens, Jauldes, Pranzac, Rancogne, Rivières, La Rochette, Saint-Projet-Saint-Constant.

| — | Canton of Montbron: the municipalities of Charras, Feuillade, Grassac, Mainzac, Marthon, Saint-Germain-de-Montbron, Souffrignac. |
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Canton of Montbron: the municipalities of Charras, Feuillade, Grassac, Mainzac, Marthon, Saint-Germain-de-Montbron, Souffrignac.

Arrondissement of Confolens

| — | Canton of Aigre all municipalities. |
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Canton of Aigre all municipalities.

| — | Canton of Ruffec: the municipalities of Villegats and Verteuil-sur-Charente. |
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Canton of Ruffec: the municipalities of Villegats and Verteuil-sur-Charente.

| — | Canton of Mansle: the municipalities of Aunac, Bayers, Cellettes, Chenon, Fontclaireau, Fontenille, Juillé, Lichères, Lonnes, Mansle, Mouton, Moutonneau, Puyréaux, Saint-Amand-de-Bonnieure, Saint-Angeau, Saint Ciers-sur-Bonnieure, Saint-Front, Saint-Groux, Sainte-Colombe, Valence, Villognon. |
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Canton of Mansle: the municipalities of Aunac, Bayers, Cellettes, Chenon, Fontclaireau, Fontenille, Juillé, Lichères, Lonnes, Mansle, Mouton, Moutonneau, Puyréaux, Saint-Amand-de-Bonnieure, Saint-Angeau, Saint Ciers-sur-Bonnieure, Saint-Front, Saint-Groux, Sainte-Colombe, Valence, Villognon.

| — | Canton of Villefagnan: the municipalities of Brettes, Courcôme, Longré, Raix, Salles de Villefagnan, Souvigné, Tuzie, Villefagnan. |
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Canton of Villefagnan: the municipalities of Brettes, Courcôme, Longré, Raix, Salles de Villefagnan, Souvigné, Tuzie, Villefagnan.

Department of Dordogne:

Arrondissement of Périgueux:

| — | Canton of Saint-Aulaye: the municipalities of Chenaud, Parcoul, Puymangou, La Roche-Chalais, Saint-Aulaye. |
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Canton of Saint-Aulaye: the municipalities of Chenaud, Parcoul, Puymangou, La Roche-Chalais, Saint-Aulaye.

Department of Deux-Sèvres:

Arrondissement of Niort:

| — | Canton of Mauzé sur le Mignon: the municipalities of Le Bourdet, Prin-Deyrançon, Priaires, Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, La Rochénard, Usseau. |
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Canton of Mauzé sur le Mignon: the municipalities of Le Bourdet, Prin-Deyrançon, Priaires, Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, La Rochénard, Usseau.

| — | Canton of Beauvoir-sur-Niort: the municipalities of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, Belleville, La Foye-Montjault, Granzay-Gript, Prissé-La Charrière, SaintEtienne-la-Cigogne, Boisserolles, Thorigny sur le Mignon. |
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Canton of Beauvoir-sur-Niort: the municipalities of Beauvoir-sur-Niort, Belleville, La Foye-Montjault, Granzay-Gript, Prissé-La Charrière, SaintEtienne-la-Cigogne, Boisserolles, Thorigny sur le Mignon.

| — | Canton of Brioux-sur-Boutonne: the municipality of Le Vert. |
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Canton of Brioux-sur-Boutonne: the municipality of Le Vert.

7.   Main wine grapes

Main wine grapes

| | Cot N — Malbec N |
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Cot N — Malbec N

| | Cabernet Franc N |
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Cabernet Franc N

| | Cabernet Sauvignon N |
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Cabernet Sauvignon N

| | Colombard B |
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Colombard B

| | Folle Blanche B |
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Folle Blanche B

| | Jurançon Blanc B |
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Jurançon Blanc B

| | Ugni Blanc B |
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Ugni Blanc B

| | Merlot Blanc B |
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Merlot Blanc B

| | Meslier Saint-François B |
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Meslier Saint-François B

| | Montils B |
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Montils B

| | Sauvignon B |
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Sauvignon B

| | Semillon B |
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Semillon B

| | Merlot N |
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Merlot N

8.   Description of the link(s)

Description of the link(s)

The geographical area is identical to the one for the controlled designation of origin ‘Cognac’ and corresponds to the northern end of the Aquitaine basin. More specifically, it is bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, from the area along the Gironde estuary in the south to the Ile de Ré and Ile d’Oléron in the north, and to the east, towards Angoulême, by the first foothills of the Massif Central. It extends over four departments.

The geographical area is composed of large sedimentary assemblies, dating principally from the upper Jurassic (calcareous banks resulting from marine sedimentation), to the north of a Rochefort-Cognac line, and from the Cretaceous (alteration of Jurassic limestones forming clay from decalcification and deposits of clays, sands and chalks) to the south.

It has a temperate oceanic climate. The average annual temperature is about 13 °C and there is much sunshine, close to 2 100 hours a year. The climate is homogenous in the geographical area, except for the coastal areas, which have more sunshine and a smaller temperature range.

The winter is mild and humid, with a small number of days with frost. The risk of spring frost is small but it may occur up to the end of May. Summers are hot, but not excessively so, even though a period of drought is possible.

The average annual rainfall of 800 mm to 1 000 mm is distributed over 130 to 150 days throughout the year.

The most commonly encountered soils are clay-limestone soils on limestone, though this category of soils is very varied. The texture of the soils found in coastal areas, in particular on the Ile de Ré and Ile d’Oléron, tends to be sandy. Land in areas susceptible to flooding cannot be used for the controlled designation of origin.

Description of the human factors behind the geographical link

Vines have been grown in the area since Roman times. The first vineyard was planted in Saintonge in the third century, and from there it spread southwards and inland, in Aunis and Augoumois (13th century).

According to a legend about ‘Pineau des Charentes’, in 1589, when Henry IV became king, a clumsy winemaker accidentally poured fresh grape must into a barrel containing ‘Cognac’ spirit. Upset by his clumsiness, he put the barrel in the darkest corner of his wine cellar. A few years later he wanted to re-use the container and discovered that it contained a clear, golden, fruity, strong liquid that was quite unique.

Therefore it can be said that liqueur wines owe their existence to ‘Cognac’ spirit and share its history.

For a long time, liqueur wines were consumed on the holding. The identity of ‘Pineau des Charentes’ rests on this tradition, since even today the grapes used to make the wine (whether they are used to produce the musts or ‘Cognac’ spirit) must come from a single holding.

Over time, the winegrowers honed their practices to achieve unique know-how covering: the preparation of ‘Cognac’ spirit, the selection of the ripest grapes, the mutage resulting in an organoleptically stable and balanced product, and the art of blending complementary batches and vintages of ‘Pineau des Charentes’ wines.

In the 1920s, the sector organised itself by establishing the Syndicat des Producteurs de Pineau des Charentes, which, in 1943, became the Syndicat des producteurs, de promotion et de propagande du Pineau des Charentes.

On 5 July 1935 a law was enacted in order to apply Article 12 of the Act of 6 May 1919 on protecting designations of origin to liqueur wines designated as ‘Pineau des Charentes’.

The controlled designation of origin ‘Pineau des Charentes’ was recognised by the decree of 12 October 1945. Thus ‘Pineau des Charentes’ is one of the very first liqueur wines to benefit from this recognition in France.

On average, the production of ‘Pineau des Charentes’ requires the use of the equivalent of two parcels for producing ‘Cognac’ spirit and of one parcel for producing grape musts. Therefore, in accordance with the know-how stemming from historical practices, each producer selects those parcels of his or her holding that are the best suited to produce musts that are richest in sugar, while reserving the rest of the parcel area for the production of acidic wines that have a low alcohol content and are suitable for producing the spirit ‘Cognac’.

‘Pineau des Charentes’ is aged in wood with great skill, reflecting the practices and know-how used to produce ‘Cognac’ spirit, and this allows the wine to improve and acquire its aromatic and taste specificities.

The requirement to package the product in the geographical area has to do with the production practices and the tradition of consuming ‘Pineau des Charentes’ at home. It aims at preserving the characteristics and specificity of the product, which is prepared according to a special method, with long ageing, while leaving room for efficient inspection of the product.

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

Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Packaging

Packaging

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Packaging in the demarcated area

Description of the condition:

The white liqueur wines are aged for at least 18 months, including at least 12 months in oak containers. The rosé and red liqueur wines are aged for at least 8 and 12 months, respectively, including at least 6 and 8 months in oak containers.

Wines designated as ‘old’ are aged for at least 7 years in oak containers and wines designated as ‘very old’ (or its equivalent, ‘extra old’) are aged for at least 12 years in oak containers.

The requirement to package the product in the geographical area results from the production practices and the tradition of initially consuming ‘Pineau des Charentes’ at home, and it aims at preserving the characteristics and specificity of the wine.

This product must be prepared using specific know-how as regards both the blending of the wine and its ageing in wood in an oxidising environment. For this reason, the product must not be transported at all, and any handling after ageing must be limited, so as not to compromise the qualities obtained through a technically perfected method of production. In addition, limiting packaging to the geographical area improves traceability and facilitates inspection of the product.

The wines are placed on the market for the consumer in glass bottles equipped with a capsule or a stamp.

Labelling

Labelling

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

| — | A vintage may be indicated for liqueur wine, if 100 % is from the same year of production of the ‘Pineau des Charentes’. |
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A vintage may be indicated for liqueur wine, if 100 % is from the same year of production of the ‘Pineau des Charentes’.

| — | The name of the designation may be supplemented by the indications ‘old’ or ‘very old’ (or its equivalent, ‘extra old’) in the case of liqueur wines that meet the production conditions laid down for these indications in this specification. |
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The name of the designation may be supplemented by the indications ‘old’ or ‘very old’ (or its equivalent, ‘extra old’) in the case of liqueur wines that meet the production conditions laid down for these indications in this specification.

| — | An age reference is authorised for Pineau des Charente wines that have been aged in wood for at least three years. The age indicated may not exceed the length of time the product has been aged in wood. In the case of blended wines, the age indicated is that of the batch with the shortest period of ageing in wood. |
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An age reference is authorised for Pineau des Charente wines that have been aged in wood for at least three years. The age indicated may not exceed the length of time the product has been aged in wood. In the case of blended wines, the age indicated is that of the batch with the shortest period of ageing in wood.

Link to the product specification

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-0c371c80-33c1-440e-a943-9c8e2d3302d6

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