# Official Journal C 262/2021

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 645 July 2021 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 262

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 645 July 2021

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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 262/01 | Communication from the Commission – EU guidelines for the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors - COVID-19 | 1 |
| 2021/C 262/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10289 — PSP/Aviva/10 Station Road) (
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  ) | 11 |

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 262/01

Communication from the Commission – EU guidelines for the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors - COVID-19

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2021/C 262/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10289 — PSP/Aviva/10 Station Road) (
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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 |
| 2021/C 262/03 | Euro exchange rates — 2 July 2021 | 12 |
| | Court of Auditors |
| 2021/C 262/04 | Special report No 14/2021 – Interreg cooperation: The potential of the European Union’s cross-border regions has not yet been fully unlocked | 13 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 262/03

Euro exchange rates — 2 July 2021

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Court of Auditors

2021/C 262/04

Special report No 14/2021 – Interreg cooperation: The potential of the European Union’s cross-border regions has not yet been fully unlocked

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 262/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10342 — Leonard Green & Partners/Goldman Sachs Group/AEA Investors/Visual Comfort) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 14 |
| 2021/C 262/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10373 — Primonial/Samsung/ Target) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2021/C 262/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10305 — CDPQ/DWS/Ermewa) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 18 |
| 2021/C 262/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10232 — Brose/Sitech) (
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  ) | 20 |
| 2021/C 262/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10255 — Triton/Bergman Clinics) (
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  ) | 21 |
| 2021/C 262/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10321 — DSV/Agility) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 22 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 262/11 | 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 | 24 |
| 2021/C 262/12 | 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 | 33 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2021/C 262/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10342 — Leonard Green & Partners/Goldman Sachs Group/AEA Investors/Visual Comfort) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

14

2021/C 262/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10373 — Primonial/Samsung/ Target) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

16

2021/C 262/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10305 — CDPQ/DWS/Ermewa) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

18

2021/C 262/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10232 — Brose/Sitech) (
  1
  )

1

20

2021/C 262/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10255 — Triton/Bergman Clinics) (
  1
  )

1

21

2021/C 262/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10321 — DSV/Agility) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

22

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2021/C 262/11

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

24

2021/C 262/12

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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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 5.7.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 262/1 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

EU guidelines for the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors - COVID-19

(2021/C 262/01)

I.   THE EU’S CULTURAL SECTORS AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI), also referred as industrial ecosystem, have played a crucial role in the unprecedented circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has highlighted the importance of culture for people’s well-being (1) and mental health. Culture has helped people cope with the impacts of lockdown and social distancing, thanks to the engagement and creativity of CCSI reaching audiences in innovative virtual environments. The wide-ranging restrictions that have been put in place since the outbreak of the pandemic have hit the CCSI particularly hard: many activities have come to a halt, with the closure of venues and spaces, cancellation of events, festivals and tours, and radically reduced mobility of cultural professionals and circulation of cultural works.

The 2021 Annual Single Market Report (2) has confirmed that the ecosystem was among the hardest hit industrial ecosystems in the EU. The Report explains that ‘this is particularly the case for activities based on venues and visits: performing arts and “heritage” sectors (e.g. live music, theatres, circus, festivals, cinema, museums and heritage sites). For example cinema operators in the EU report a 70 % drop in box office sales in 2020, music venues report a 76 % drop in attendance (64 % in revenues) and museums lost revenues up to 75-80 % (in popular touristic regions)’. This impact is further illustrated by a decrease of around 35 % in royalties collected by collective management organisations for authors and performers, whose revenues are expected to continue to fall in 2021 and 2022 (3).

At a more aggregated sectoral level, Eurostat value added data shows that in 2020, the arts, entertainment and recreation activities experienced the largest percentage drop compared to 2019 (see Figure 1). The impact was particularly strong in the second and fourth quarters, corresponding to the most relevant waves of the pandemic (4). A large share of these activities are part of the ecosystem.

Percentage change with respect to the same period in the previous year.

Source: Eurostat

Given their strong assets, culture and the CCSI are important for the EU’s sustainable recovery, the increased resilience of our societies and, more generally, our European way of life. More coordinated and tailor-made efforts are needed across Member States to allow the sector safely and gradually to resume its activities and become more resilient and prepared for future crises. At the same time, the CCSI need a clear perspective.

The Commission has taken several measures, complementing and supporting Member States’ action, to address the consequences of the pandemic for the sector. The CCSI have benefitted from cross-cutting immediate EU response measures and targeted support from EU funding instruments. They will also receive support for inclusive and sustainable recovery and resilience under the new (2021-2027) Multiannual Financial Framework and NextGeneration EU (5), (6).

With the increased vaccine uptake, providing cause for optimism that vaccination will help us substantially reduce the spread of COVID-19, Member States have gradually started considering and implementing lifting of restrictions, including in the field of culture by allowing re-opening of cultural venues, activities and events. Given the dynamic evolution of the pandemic, these steps are based on difficult choices. Also, there are big differences between the various measures taken at national level.

To help Member States in their decision-making, the Communication ‘Coronavirus: a common path to Europe’s safe re-opening’ (7) announced EU guidelines for the safe re-opening of the cultural sector, in the field of music, audiovisual, performing arts, exhibition spaces such as museums or galleries, libraries, and cultural heritage. The aim of these guidelines is to ease Member States’ choices and facilitate coordination of their measures at EU level. They cover two key dimensions: the safe reopening of the cultural sector and its sustainable recovery.

The guidelines are presented in the context of a gradual improvement in the public health situation in the EU (8) based on recent increases in vaccine supply and levels of vaccination, combined with fewer new cases and deaths, more population groups protected from the disease, and existing non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in all Member States (9). While there is certainly space for optimism, SARS-CoV-2 transmission remains widespread in large part of the EU/EEA, with the added threat of variants of concern, requiring continued surveillance, vigilance and careful assessment of risk.

II.   EU GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE RE-OPENING OF THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS

Importantly, trial events organised in various CCSI settings across the EU have demonstrated that few COVID-19 cases have been associated with transmission at or around cultural events. Specific requirements for participation and the monitoring of data in the follow-up of these experiments have been crucial to safe organisation.

These EU guidelines set out a common EU-wide approach for the coordinated and safe resumption of activities in the CCSI. They aim to allow for the necessary flexibility to take account of the different epidemiological situations in the Member States, adapt to progress in mitigating the pandemic and ensure interoperability with other EU and international tools and standards. They are based on input from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and exchanges with the Health Security Committee (HSC) in May 2021.

The EU guidelines are presented hereafter in the form of:

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general principles and indicators; and

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recommendations.

Member States are encouraged to use the guidelines, which, in full respect of subsidiarity, remain voluntary.

1.   General principles and indicators for the safe re-opening of the cultural sector

a)   Vaccination coverage

Sufficient vaccination coverage in the population is essential for the widespread safe reopening of society, including cultural establishments. We are gradually moving towards the target of vaccinating at least 70 % of the adult population by this summer (10), but a considerable number of people have not yet been vaccinated. It is therefore essential to plan the reintroduction of social activities using a phased approach, guided by lessons in each phase as to how effectively reduce the risk of infection and by the underlying epidemiological situation.

b)   Settings and contexts

Cultural establishments encompass a diverse variety of settings (e.g. indoor vs outdoor, guests moving around vs occupying assigned or free seats) with people gathering to differing degrees. It is important to be aware of the extent to which flows of movement can be controlled and of possible levels of interaction. Measures such as NPIs reduce the risk of transmission, but cannot fully eliminate it. The decision to allow a specific type of event, should therefore be made on the basis of a careful assessment of the risk (11). When opening up cultural activities that have previously been closed, Member States should take account of the indicators in Tables 1 (population level) (12), 2 (individual level) and 3 (cultural establishment level) (13).

Table 1

Indicators at population level

| Indicator | Details |
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| Background epidemiological situation | Viral circulation in the community has a direct impact on the risk of potential transmission in any setting, including cultural establishments. |
| Vaccination coverage at population level | Ensuring high vaccination coverage at population level, starting from those at increased risk of severe COVID-19, is considered the only sustainable approach to lifting measures and re-opening society including cultural establishments. |
| Circulation of immunity escape variants of concern | The risk of transmission by vaccinated or previously infected individuals may be higher in areas with community transmission of immunity escape variants. |

Indicator

Details

Background epidemiological situation

Viral circulation in the community has a direct impact on the risk of potential transmission in any setting, including cultural establishments.

Vaccination coverage at population level

Ensuring high vaccination coverage at population level, starting from those at increased risk of severe COVID-19, is considered the only sustainable approach to lifting measures and re-opening society including cultural establishments.

Circulation of immunity escape variants of concern

The risk of transmission by vaccinated or previously infected individuals may be higher in areas with community transmission of immunity escape variants.

Table 2

Indicators at individual level

| Indicator | Details |
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| Age mix and pre-existing medical conditions | Being older than 60 years and having a pre-existing medical condition are risk factors for severe COVID-19. Reported examples of the latter include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, immune compromised status, cancer, and obesity. |
| Testing, vaccination status, and previous infected individuals | A negative rapid antigen detection test (RADT) at the entrance to a venue can reduce the risk of infected people coming in.
  People who have been vaccinated present a limited risk of transmitting COVID-19 to other visitors and participants.
  People with evidence of previous infection also pose a lower risk of transmission. The duration of this protective effect from the time of infection is not certain. Positive antibody tests are not considered adequate proof of non-infectiousness and should therefore not be used as criteria for entry and participation in cultural activities (14). |
| Implementation of NPI measures | Avoiding physical contact and keeping a physical distance of 1-2m is considered to be a key preventive measure. Social distancing has been widely promoted in Europe and worldwide.
  The use of face masks is linked with a small to moderate decrease in transmission and can be used as a complementary measure to reduce transmission in indoor spaces and crowded outdoor spaces.
  Observing respiratory hygiene measures is strongly recommended throughout the pandemic and as good practice for the prevention of all diseases transmissible by direct contact as a result of respiratory secretions.
  Observing proper hand hygiene measures is strongly recommended throughout the pandemic and as good practice for the prevention of all diseases transmissible by direct contact through respiratory secretions or the faecal/oral route. |

Indicator

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Age mix and pre-existing medical conditions

Being older than 60 years and having a pre-existing medical condition are risk factors for severe COVID-19. Reported examples of the latter include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, immune compromised status, cancer, and obesity.

Testing, vaccination status, and previous infected individuals

A negative rapid antigen detection test (RADT) at the entrance to a venue can reduce the risk of infected people coming in.

People who have been vaccinated present a limited risk of transmitting COVID-19 to other visitors and participants.

People with evidence of previous infection also pose a lower risk of transmission. The duration of this protective effect from the time of infection is not certain. Positive antibody tests are not considered adequate proof of non-infectiousness and should therefore not be used as criteria for entry and participation in cultural activities (14).

Implementation of NPI measures

Avoiding physical contact and keeping a physical distance of 1-2m is considered to be a key preventive measure. Social distancing has been widely promoted in Europe and worldwide.

The use of face masks is linked with a small to moderate decrease in transmission and can be used as a complementary measure to reduce transmission in indoor spaces and crowded outdoor spaces.

Observing respiratory hygiene measures is strongly recommended throughout the pandemic and as good practice for the prevention of all diseases transmissible by direct contact as a result of respiratory secretions.

Observing proper hand hygiene measures is strongly recommended throughout the pandemic and as good practice for the prevention of all diseases transmissible by direct contact through respiratory secretions or the faecal/oral route.

Table 3

Indicators at cultural establishment level

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| Type of event | Outdoor events are linked with lower risk than indoor events and should be preferred where possible. In indoor spaces, optimal ventilation should be ensured in accordance with the applicable building regulations, taking into account the size of the venue and the number of visitors/participants. |
| Distribution of people | SARS-CoV-2 is particularly transmissible in crowds. Also, in situations where participants are moving (as compared with events where people are seated), it is harder to ensure proper social distancing. Assigning represent an added value if there is a need for contact tracing. |
| Size of event | The size of the event is directly related to the complexity of potential contact tracing if positive cases are detected subsequently. Contact tracing following large events with participants can be harder to manage. |

Indicator

Details

Type of event

Outdoor events are linked with lower risk than indoor events and should be preferred where possible. In indoor spaces, optimal ventilation should be ensured in accordance with the applicable building regulations, taking into account the size of the venue and the number of visitors/participants.

Distribution of people

SARS-CoV-2 is particularly transmissible in crowds. Also, in situations where participants are moving (as compared with events where people are seated), it is harder to ensure proper social distancing. Assigning represent an added value if there is a need for contact tracing.

Size of event

The size of the event is directly related to the complexity of potential contact tracing if positive cases are detected subsequently. Contact tracing following large events with participants can be harder to manage.

c)   Coordination and communication measures

It is essential that mechanisms are in place to ensure coordination and communication between the authorities and operators in the cultural sector, and between local and national/regional governments. Risk communication, including through digital means, is also vital in ensuring that the public is well-informed about the local context, measures to follow in the event of suspected COVID-19 cases, how to access healthcare etc., in particular as for larger events or establishments audiences might originate from other regions or other countries. Clear guidelines and clarity on the timing of measures entering into force, or being eased, are key for supporting the sector.

d)   Robust surveillance and continuous monitoring

Based on events organised across the EU, requirements for participation and follow-up of participants for the purpose of contact tracing, in order to study whether such events can be organised in a safe way, have been tested (15). These indicate that Member States should continue to consider admitting participants in cultural events and venues under certain conditions, in combination with the above mentioned assessment of risks. Robust surveillance and monitoring should remain part and parcel of any mass gatherings, to prevent the possibility that such events become ‘super-spreaders’.

2.   Recommendations on health protocols for cultural establishments

In addition to ECDC risk assessments and recommendations from relevant health authorities, in particular the World Health Organization, the recommendations below should guide the design and implementation of measures and protocols in the Member States for the resumption of cultural services and events. They aim to support a coordinated approach in line with specific national/regional/local conditions and to ensure safer conditions for audiences, cultural professionals and workers through the use of health protocols in CCSI.

When drawing up measures and protocols for cultural establishments, Member States are encouraged to:

| — | work closely with stakeholders and ensure that measures are tailored and proportionate to the size and the nature of the service. Member States should consider supporting their implementation; |
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work closely with stakeholders and ensure that measures are tailored and proportionate to the size and the nature of the service. Member States should consider supporting their implementation;

| — | regularly re-evaluate and adjust the measures to protect the health of audiences and workers, taking into account all relevant expertise and considerations, in the light of current public health needs; |
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regularly re-evaluate and adjust the measures to protect the health of audiences and workers, taking into account all relevant expertise and considerations, in the light of current public health needs;

| — | ensure a close inter-sectoral coordination between local and/or national public health authorities and cultural establishments to ensure that the latest rules and regulations in a given geographical area are shared and applied, and their implementation monitored; and |
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ensure a close inter-sectoral coordination between local and/or national public health authorities and cultural establishments to ensure that the latest rules and regulations in a given geographical area are shared and applied, and their implementation monitored; and

| — | apply equally the proposed measures and protocols to the cultural establishments / cultural institutions no matter if they are of state, private, self-governmental or any other character. |
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apply equally the proposed measures and protocols to the cultural establishments / cultural institutions no matter if they are of state, private, self-governmental or any other character.

The following measures are recommended (16):

| 1) | Member States should continue to take a strategic, phased approach, starting with gradual opening and restricted numbers of participants. Numbers can be increased if the epidemiological situation does not worsen (including increased circulation of variants of concern) and vaccination coverage progresses sufficiently. |
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Member States should continue to take a strategic, phased approach, starting with gradual opening and restricted numbers of participants. Numbers can be increased if the epidemiological situation does not worsen (including increased circulation of variants of concern) and vaccination coverage progresses sufficiently.

| 2) | Cultural establishments should have a preparedness plan that sets out actions to be taken to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission during an event/in the establishment. A specific action plan detailing staff’s roles and responsibilities should be made available to all staff at all times. This should include protocols of actions in the event of COVID-19 cases being detected. |
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Cultural establishments should have a preparedness plan that sets out actions to be taken to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission during an event/in the establishment. A specific action plan detailing staff’s roles and responsibilities should be made available to all staff at all times. This should include protocols of actions in the event of COVID-19 cases being detected.

| 3) | Employers in cultural establishments should also ensure that staff can follow as many NPI recommendations as is practicable. This may include adequate provisions of appropriate protection, decreasing the number of staff on-site, minimising the number and duration of physical contacts with other people, allowing for teleworking, phased break times, maximising the use of electronic communication, and providing appropriate training for all staff (17). |
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Employers in cultural establishments should also ensure that staff can follow as many NPI recommendations as is practicable. This may include adequate provisions of appropriate protection, decreasing the number of staff on-site, minimising the number and duration of physical contacts with other people, allowing for teleworking, phased break times, maximising the use of electronic communication, and providing appropriate training for all staff (17).

| 4) | Employers should facilitate and promote their employees’ access to COVID-19 vaccination according to the national plans, as cultural establishment staff come in contact with the public and with other staff. |
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Employers should facilitate and promote their employees’ access to COVID-19 vaccination according to the national plans, as cultural establishment staff come in contact with the public and with other staff.

| 5) | The public should receive all necessary information in an accessible manner, including through digital means, prior to arrival and on site, on all current guidance from local public health authorities, and specific measures at the venue. |
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The public should receive all necessary information in an accessible manner, including through digital means, prior to arrival and on site, on all current guidance from local public health authorities, and specific measures at the venue.

| 6) | Access to cultural establishments could be made conditional upon proof of negative COVID-19 test (RT-PCR test or rapid antigen test) and/or vaccination and/or proof of COVID-19 diagnosis within certain time-periods, i.e. similar to the EU Digital COVID Certificate. Establishments may also consider providing rapid antigen tests at entry, if this is feasible. Depending on the local epidemiological situation (e.g. circulation of immunity escape variants), this requirement could be extended to fully vaccinated individuals. |
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Access to cultural establishments could be made conditional upon proof of negative COVID-19 test (RT-PCR test or rapid antigen test) and/or vaccination and/or proof of COVID-19 diagnosis within certain time-periods, i.e. similar to the EU Digital COVID Certificate. Establishments may also consider providing rapid antigen tests at entry, if this is feasible. Depending on the local epidemiological situation (e.g. circulation of immunity escape variants), this requirement could be extended to fully vaccinated individuals.

| 7) | Establishments should ensure that audience members’ contact details are available in case they are needed for contact tracing. Contact tracing measures should be strictly limited to the purposes of dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Establishments should make participants aware of the possibility of using mobile contact tracing apps, as they are useful for notifying close contacts of persons who fall ill after the events. Many Member States provide such apps, established in line with the common EU toolbox of the eHealth Network on mobile applications to support contact tracing in the EU’s fight against COVID-19, and some are working on enhancing them with further functionalities, e.g. with presence digital contact tracing for crowd notification of COVID-19 hotspots. |
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Establishments should ensure that audience members’ contact details are available in case they are needed for contact tracing. Contact tracing measures should be strictly limited to the purposes of dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Establishments should make participants aware of the possibility of using mobile contact tracing apps, as they are useful for notifying close contacts of persons who fall ill after the events. Many Member States provide such apps, established in line with the common EU toolbox of the eHealth Network on mobile applications to support contact tracing in the EU’s fight against COVID-19, and some are working on enhancing them with further functionalities, e.g. with presence digital contact tracing for crowd notification of COVID-19 hotspots.

| 8) | Participants in large events should be monitored, and outbreaks identified and investigated in order to improve understanding on approaches to organising safe re-opening of cultural activities. |
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Participants in large events should be monitored, and outbreaks identified and investigated in order to improve understanding on approaches to organising safe re-opening of cultural activities.

| 9) | Establishments should put in place targeted measures to ensure that social distancing is maintained in communal areas where people are likely to gather for prolonged periods (i.e. longer than 15 minutes), such as limiting the number of guests allowed in each common facility (i.e. restaurants, cafés, bars, lobby, queues inside and outside venues). If social distancing cannot be fully observed, the use of face masks by the attendees should be strongly considered even if the venue is in an open space. |
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Establishments should put in place targeted measures to ensure that social distancing is maintained in communal areas where people are likely to gather for prolonged periods (i.e. longer than 15 minutes), such as limiting the number of guests allowed in each common facility (i.e. restaurants, cafés, bars, lobby, queues inside and outside venues). If social distancing cannot be fully observed, the use of face masks by the attendees should be strongly considered even if the venue is in an open space.

| 10) | In addition to social distancing, specific personal protective measures (e.g. hand and respiratory hygiene) and cleaning and disinfection protocols should be implemented (18). |
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In addition to social distancing, specific personal protective measures (e.g. hand and respiratory hygiene) and cleaning and disinfection protocols should be implemented (18).

| 11) | Hand hygiene is an essential NPI and its importance should be clearly communicated. Establishments should ensure easy access to hand-washing facilities with liquid soap, single-use paper towels or automatic dryers for drying, and alcohol-based hand rub solutions. |
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Hand hygiene is an essential NPI and its importance should be clearly communicated. Establishments should ensure easy access to hand-washing facilities with liquid soap, single-use paper towels or automatic dryers for drying, and alcohol-based hand rub solutions.

| 12) | The use of face masks by both staff and the public should be considered as a complementary measure (if 1-2m distance cannot be guaranteed), not instead of core preventive measures. Appropriate use of face masks is important and should be explained to operators and audiences, particularly where/when social distancing cannot be maintained (19). |
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The use of face masks by both staff and the public should be considered as a complementary measure (if 1-2m distance cannot be guaranteed), not instead of core preventive measures. Appropriate use of face masks is important and should be explained to operators and audiences, particularly where/when social distancing cannot be maintained (19).

| 13) | Increasing the frequency of air exchanges and supplying as much outdoor air as possible is recommended for closed spaces, by natural or mechanical ventilation, depending on the establishment (20). |
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Increasing the frequency of air exchanges and supplying as much outdoor air as possible is recommended for closed spaces, by natural or mechanical ventilation, depending on the establishment (20).

| 14) | The cleaning of frequently touched surfaces as often as possible (at least daily and if possible more frequently) is key (21). |
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The cleaning of frequently touched surfaces as often as possible (at least daily and if possible more frequently) is key (21).

| 15) | Monitoring and surveillance of the implementation of requirements should be carefully supported. |
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Monitoring and surveillance of the implementation of requirements should be carefully supported.

III.   ACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY OF THE CULTURAL SECTORS

The re-opening of cultural settings should be accompanied by a range of actions to ensure sustainable recovery and resilience of the entire sector in line with the recent update of the EU industrial strategy (22), and in accordance with State aid rules. Member States could use these actions in close cooperation with the cultural sectors and sub-sectors to support their recovery and improve their resilience.

a)   EU tools to facilitate the re-opening

At the Commission’s request, the European Standardisation Committee (CEN) has put forward health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the tourism ecosystem; these specifically address certain cultural sectors. The initiative also includes a dedicated label, the European Tourism COVID-19 safety seal that Member States can make available. Member States can also help cultural organisations wishing to benefit from the Safety Seal to make use of the various EU funding opportunities available for tourism and culture, in order to cover potential costs associated with its implementation (23).

As part of their national solutions, Member States may decide and are encouraged to use the EU Digital COVID certificate (24) for the safe access and participation in cultural activities (25). Using the EU Digital COVID certificate will simplify citizens’ formalities for travelling to other Member States and attending cultural events.

Member States should use the opportunities of the ‘Re-open EU web-platform (26), which provides essential information, including on the opening of cultural settings, allowing Europeans to plan their travel with confidence. Member States should continue to provide timely and validated information on cultural settings for this platform.

Member States’ local administrations are encouraged to use “Cultural gems” (27) – an open mapping platform for cultural and creative places in Europe – to provide visitors information on culture in cities and towns, thus supporting cultural tourism. Local administrations might engage local residents in the mapping process.

b)   Rebuilding trust by engaging with lost audiences

Member States should help design and facilitate new business models and innovative schemes addressing the need to increase the sectors’ capacity to emerge from the crisis.

The sectors have also experimented new forms of engaging with their audiences through digital technologies, for example in the audio-visual field, where cinema cooperated with online platforms, or in the field of performing arts and music. Across sectors, festivals have also embarked on innovative online models of audience outreach.

Under the Creative Europe programme a new tool, “Perform Europe”, has been launched to support innovative, inclusive and sustainable distribution, and touring models in the performing arts sector (28). An innovative scheme to support the sustainable recovery of Europe’s music sector will also be made available in 2021 (29).

c)   Experiment with new ways of promoting cultural content and responding to changes in audience behavior

Member States should help the sector adapt to new societal needs after the pandemic, by combining actions targeting the digital and physical environment. Measures to facilitate the engagement and understanding of digital audiences should be promoted.

In the second half of 2021, the Commission will launch an expert group on understanding digital audiences to focus on lessons learned from COVID-related practices and innovations to retain audiences and build new audiences online. Member States are encouraged to provide expertise for this group and to implement relevant good practices emerging from its work.

d)   Adapt the cultural offer to specific targets and different settings and strengthen the link between culture and well-being

Member States are encouraged to foster a stronger connection between culture, education and well-being. They should support the sector in its efforts to address the needs of groups particularly affected by the pandemic and make sure that vulnerable groups’ access to culture remains a priority. The Commission has launched a call to support bottom-up policy development for culture and well-being (30).

e)   Facilitate investment in strategies that promote the sustainability and resilience of the sector

It is essential that Member States take full advantage of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (31) to enable recovery from the negative impact of the pandemic and to make the CCSI more resilient to future crises by addressing the structural challenges they face.

Member States should also work in close cooperation with regions and local authorities to make the best use of the opportunities for culture linked to the Cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 programming period’ (32).

Member States should continue to explore the possibilities for complementary funding for cultural heritage. Together with cultural institutions they should consider ways to promote and implement the results of best practices across the EU, as recently identified by the Commission (33).

Member States should also explore measures to use mixed sources to help alleviate the additional financial burden linked to re-opening (e.g. costs of applying health protocols and implementing measures such as staff training and communication to audiences).

f)   Invest into skills, digital training and digital capacity-building

Member States and the CCSI are encouraged to promote new training models, peer learning and upskilling to give cultural workers and professionals the new skills that are needed for the digital recovery.

At EU level, the ‘Pact for Skills’ (34) will facilitate stakeholders’ access to information. The Skills Agenda for Europe (35) supports digital skills, including digital crash courses for SMEs and the ‘digital volunteers’ programme to upskill the current SME workforce in digital areas.

The Creative Europe programme will continue supporting professionals in equipping them with the needed skills to fully embrace the opportunities offered by digital technologies, both for creative and business purposes. In 2021, under the Culture strand, support to developing digital tools to encourage transformation and enhancing competitiveness has been flagged as a possible priority for all sectors and as a part of relevant capacity building specifically for music and cultural heritage professionals. The Creative Europe Media programme-skills and talents development action will continue supporting audiovisual professionals.

The new Digital Europe programme (36) will constitute an essential resource for enabling Member States and CCSI to create synergies across digital managers and strengthen digital capacity-building.

Member States are encouraged to monitor the developments and findings of the CHARTER project, the ongoing Erasmus+ Sector Skills Alliance in the field of cultural heritage (37).

g)   Dissemination of data and follow-up on trial events

Member States are encouraged to collect and disseminate data about the results and safety of trial cultural events to support the exchange of information across the CCSI, and, as appropriate, with the scientific community.

h)   Increased resources under new EU programmes

Member States should disseminate information to the CCSI about new funding opportunities under the new (2021-2027) generation of EU programmes. Cultural authorities and organisations should be encouraged to leverage the potential of programmes such as Creative Europe and Horizon Europe, which have earmarked a substantial increase of their budget for the CCSI. To address the sectors’ most pressing needs, the topped-up Creative Europe programme will front-load its support by making EUR 728 million available in 2021 and 2022.

In autumn 2021, and building on the online interactive tool developed in spring 2021 for the audiovisual and media sectors, the Commission will publish a dedicated online guide on EU funding for culture, covering over 15 EU funds, which Member States and stakeholders are encouraged to use.

i)   VAT rates and other measures

Member States are encouraged to consider the specificities of the cultural sectors’ workers, particularly as far as artists are concerned, as well as those professionals whose jobs are extremely precarious. In order to foster the transition to a more digital and sustainable cultural ecosystem, Member States may wish to use a variety of measures, ranging from investments to subsidies, in accordance with State aid rules, to help preserve jobs and workers’ rights in the CCSI. Access to lower VAT rates on services supplied by the cultural sector in particular is already available to Member States enabling them to apply what they consider as the most appropriate VAT rates in support of this sector.

As regards state aids, the Temporary Framework to support the economy in response to the COVID crisis (38) covers all sectors, including CCSI. Most notified schemes have covered a range of sectors, so it is impossible to give the exact amount of aids granted to the CCSI under this framework. However, by the end of May 2021, the notified specific state aid schemes to support the CCSI amounted to approximately EUR 268 million (39).

j)   Artists’ working conditions

Artists’ status and working conditions will be an important topic for EU cooperation on culture. In April 2021, the Commission convened a Voices of Culture dialogue with 47 cultural and creative sector organisations (40) and a new group of Member States experts will start its work in autumn 2021. The Commission continues to hold a sectoral social dialogue with performing arts organisations, through the Committee on Live Performance (41). The Commission also launched an EU study on the health and wellbeing of music creators (42).

IV.   NEXT STEPS

The Commission encourages Member States to make use of the guidance in this Communication. It will facilitate the timely exchange of information on the implementation of measures on the safe re-opening of the cultural sectors in Europe between ECDC and Member States’ representatives. A focused discussion with the CCSI will be organised at EU level on the use of the present recommendations and on the results of experiments and their relevance for a safe and sustained reopening of the sectors concerned. The outcomes of these discussions should also inform future EU policy cooperation with regard to culture.

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(1)  The mental health dimension of the COVID-19 pandemic was addressed at a conference on 10 May 2021; https://ec.europa.eu/health/non_communicable_diseases/events/ev_20210510_en

(2)  Commission Staff Working Document ‘Annual Single Market Report 2021’, accompanying the Communication ‘Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery ’, SWD(2021)351; 5 May 2021

(3)  Rebuilding Europe – the cultural and creative economy before and after the COVID-19 crisis, EY (January 2021).

(4)  Annual Single Market Report 2021.

(5)  https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/coronavirus-response

https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/recovery-plan-europe_en

(6)  To strengthen exchange of good practices in the sectors and amongst EU Member States, the Commission launched two new platforms in the spring 2020: Creatives Unite, a platform for and by the CCSI, and a platform for EU Member States allowing representatives of culture ministries to exchange good practices.

(7)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/communication-safe-sustained-reopening_en.pdf

(8)  ECDC, Weekly COVID-19 Country overview page: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/country-overviews

(9)  ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment: Assessing SARS-CoV-2 circulation, variants of concern, non-pharmaceutical interventions and vaccine rollout in the EU/EEA 15th Update, 10 June 2021, https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/rapid-risk-assessment-sars-cov-2-circulation-variants-concern

(10)  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52021DC0035

(11)  A risk assessment tool has been developed for planners of mass gathering: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/10665-333185; the European COVID-19 Forecast Hub can also help with the planning of larger events by providing forecasts for outbreaks.

(12)  Data on the background epidemiological situation can be found in the ECDC COVID-19 weekly country overview; data on vaccination coverage can be found in the ECDC COVID-19 vaccine tracker dashboard, and information on the circulation of variants in the ECDC SARS-CoV-2 variants dashboard.

(13)  Other information and indicators that may support risk assessment, include: a) outcomes data on SARS-CoV-2 transmission from trial cultural events; b) data on SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk for fully vaccinated individuals in medium to large gatherings of individuals of mixed or unknown vaccination status, in full compliance with EU privacy and data protection rules; and c) data on SARS-CoV-2 infection risk for unvaccinated and previously infected individuals in medium to large gatherings of individuals of mixed or unknown vaccination status, in full compliance with EU privacy and data protection rules.

(14)  https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/use-antibody-tests-sars-cov-2-context-digital-green-certificates

(15)  Findings of studies, such as the Technical University of Berlin study on contagions through aerosol particles in cultural venues (GCF 2/2021– official link: http://dx.doi.org/10.14279/depositonce-11401), provide scientific grounds for encouraging the resumption of cultural activities. Research published in December 2020 by the Institut Pasteur highlighted that cultural events played a minimal role in the spread of the virus, with only 2.2% of positive cases suspected (none proven) originating from a cultural event. See quote on page 7, penultimate paragraph of this document, only available in French. Two key examples of safe trial cultural events: pilot event in Barcelona on 27 March: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(21)00268-1/fulltext; concert at Accor Arena, Paris on 29 May (https://www.culturematin.com/publics/securite-accueil/live-le-concert-test-de-l-accor-hotel-arena-s-est-il-bien-passe.html?nl=103306&utm_source=email&utm_id=219248&utm_campaign=newsletter-2021-06-03).

Further examples can be found here: https://creativesunite.eu.

(16)  In view of the epidemiological situation, latest ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment (10 June 2021): https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/rapid-risk-assessment-sars-cov-2-circulation-variants-concern

(17)  https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/covid-19-resources-workplace

(18)  Guidelines for the implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/covid-19-guidelines-non-pharmaceutical-interventions

(19)  Using face masks in the community: first update - Effectiveness in reducing transmission of COVID-19, ECDC: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/using-face-masks-community-reducing-covid-19-transmission

(20)  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the context of COVID-19: first update, ECDC: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-systems-covid-19

(21)  https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/disinfection-environments-covid-19

(22)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/european-industrial-strategy_en. The EU Industrial Strategy has identified the sector as one of the 14 industrial ecosystems for inclusive and sustainable recovery and the twin (green and digital) transition of the EU economy.

(23)  https://ec.europa.eu/growth/content/new-european-tourism-covid-19-safety-seal-available_en. The new CEN Workshop agreement for the tourism industry also sets out protocols for museums, heritage sites, the night-time economy, performing arts and exhibitions.

(24)  EU digital COVID certificate - Consilium (europa.eu)

(25)  By providing for the necessary legal basis for the processing of personal data in national law, which must comply with Union data protection law.

(26)  Re-open EU (europa.eu)

(27)  https://culturalgems.jrc.ec.europa.eu

(28)  Perform Europe

(29)  2020 Preparatory action Music Moves Europe: Innovative support scheme for a sustainable music ecosystem.

(30)  Preparatory action - Bottom-up Policy Development for Culture & Well-being in the EU | Culture and Creativity (europa.eu)

(31)  Recovery and Resilience Facility | European Commission (europa.eu)

(32)  Cohesion Policy 2021-2027 - Regional Policy - European Commission (europa.eu)

(33)  The Commission helped to identify ways to boost funding for culture and cultural heritage beyond public subsidies at a workshop on complementary funding for cultural heritage in January 2021. Over 100 good practices were identified and published. Two EU-funded projects provide further insights: Circular models leveraging investments in cultural heritage adaptive reuse (CLIC) – financed through Horizon 2020; and Financing impact on regional development of cultural heritage valorisation (FINCH) – financed through Interreg Europe. For more information, see: https://ec.europa.eu/culture/cultural-heritage/funding-opportunities-cultural-heritage

(34)  Pact for Skills - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission (europa.eu)

(35)  EUR-Lex - 52016DC0381 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)

(36)  DIGITALEUROPE - The voice of digitally transforming industries in Europe.

(37)  Home - CHARTER (charter-alliance.eu)

(38)  EUR-Lex - 52020XC0320(03) - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)

(39)  The list of adopted decisions under the Temporary Framework is available at: Competition - State aid - State aid rules and coronavirus - European Commission (europa.eu)

(40)  Status and Working Conditions of Artists and Cultural and Creative Professionals – Voices of Culture

(41)  Sectoral social dialogue - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission (europa.eu)

(42)  https://ec.europa.eu/culture/sectors/music/music-moves-europe

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10289 — PSP/Aviva/10 Station Road)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/02)

On 29 June 2021, 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 32021M10289. 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 32021M10289. 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

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Euro exchange rates (1)

2 July 2021

(2021/C 262/03)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1823 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 131,74 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4360 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,86003 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,1583 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0945 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 147,30 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,2375 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,606 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 352,10 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5264 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9283 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 10,2780 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5836 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4677 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,1838 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6988 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5969 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 343,49 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 17,0787 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,6594 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4887 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 17 191,94 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9225 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 58,423 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 87,1200 |
| THB | Thai baht | 38,052 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,9421 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 23,5936 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 88,3055 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1823

JPY

Japanese yen

131,74

DKK

Danish krone

7,4360

GBP

Pound sterling

0,86003

SEK

Swedish krona

10,1583

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0945

ISK

Iceland króna

147,30

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,2375

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,606

HUF

Hungarian forint

352,10

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5264

RON

Romanian leu

4,9283

TRY

Turkish lira

10,2780

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5836

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4677

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,1838

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6988

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5969

KRW

South Korean won

1 343,49

ZAR

South African rand

17,0787

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,6594

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4887

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

17 191,94

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9225

PHP

Philippine peso

58,423

RUB

Russian rouble

87,1200

THB

Thai baht

38,052

BRL

Brazilian real

5,9421

MXN

Mexican peso

23,5936

INR

Indian rupee

88,3055

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

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Court of Auditors

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Special report No 14/2021

Interreg cooperation: The potential of the European Union’s cross-border regions has not yet been fully unlocked

(2021/C 262/04)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that special report No 14/2021 ‘Interreg cooperation: The potential of the European Union’s cross-border regions has not yet been fully unlocked’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10342 — Leonard Green & Partners/Goldman Sachs Group/AEA Investors/Visual Comfort)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (‘LGP’, US), |
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Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (‘LGP’, US),

| — | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (‘GS’, US), |
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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (‘GS’, US),

| — | AEA Investors LP (‘AEA’, US), ultimately jointly controlled by John Garcia and Brian Hoesterey, |
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AEA Investors LP (‘AEA’, US), ultimately jointly controlled by John Garcia and Brian Hoesterey,

| — | Visual Comfort & Co (‘Visual Comfort’, US), controlled by the AEA. |
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Visual Comfort & Co (‘Visual Comfort’, US), controlled by the AEA.

LGP, GS and AEA acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Visual Comfort.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for LGP: investing in companies providing services, including consumer, business, and healthcare services, as well as retail, distribution, and industrials, |
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for LGP: investing in companies providing services, including consumer, business, and healthcare services, as well as retail, distribution, and industrials,

| — | for GS: global investment banking, securities and investment management, |
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for GS: global investment banking, securities and investment management,

| — | for AEA: identifying opportunities for private funds, structuring investment transactions through investment vehicles and disposing of such investments to create returns for investors in its private funds, |
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for AEA: identifying opportunities for private funds, structuring investment transactions through investment vehicles and disposing of such investments to create returns for investors in its private funds,

| — | for Visual Comfort: providing decorative and functional lighting products. The company sells various kinds of decorative lights (under the brands Visual Comfort, Tech Lighting, Generation Lighting), decorative fans (under the Monte Carlo brand) and products that are a combination of decorative lights and fans. |
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for Visual Comfort: providing decorative and functional lighting products. The company sells various kinds of decorative lights (under the brands Visual Comfort, Tech Lighting, Generation Lighting), decorative fans (under the Monte Carlo brand) and products that are a combination of decorative lights and fans.

3.

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

4.

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

M.10342 — Leonard Green & Partners/Goldman Sachs Group/AEA Investors/Visual Comfort

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10373 — Primonial/Samsung/ Target)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/06)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Primonial Real Estate Investment Management, belonging to the Primonial Group (‘Primonial’, France), |
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Primonial Real Estate Investment Management, belonging to the Primonial Group (‘Primonial’, France),

| — | Samsung SRA Asset Management, belonging to the Samsung Group, (‘Samsung’, Korea), |
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Samsung SRA Asset Management, belonging to the Samsung Group, (‘Samsung’, Korea),

| — | SCI TS Influence (‘Target’, France). |
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SCI TS Influence (‘Target’, France).

Primonial and Samsung acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the Target.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for Primonial: real estate investment group mainly active in France, co-controlled by Bridgepoint Group (UK) and Latour Capital Management SAS (France), both independent private equity groups, |
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for Primonial: real estate investment group mainly active in France, co-controlled by Bridgepoint Group (UK) and Latour Capital Management SAS (France), both independent private equity groups,

| — | for Samsung: conglomerate active globally in a wide array of industries, including electronics, shipbuilding, engineering and insurance, |
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for Samsung: conglomerate active globally in a wide array of industries, including electronics, shipbuilding, engineering and insurance,

| — | for Target: real estate company currently controlled by the Tishman Speyer Group (USA) and owner of a single building (called ‘Influence’) located in Saint-Ouen, France. |
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for Target: real estate company currently controlled by the Tishman Speyer Group (USA) and owner of a single building (called ‘Influence’) located in Saint-Ouen, France.

3.

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

4.

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

M.10373 — Primonial/Samsung/Target

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10305 — CDPQ/DWS/Ermewa)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/07)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (‘“CDPQ”’, Canada), |
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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (‘“CDPQ”’, Canada),

| — | DWS Alternatives Global Limited (‘DWS’, UK) ultimately controlled by Deutsche Bank AG (‘DB’, Germany), |
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DWS Alternatives Global Limited (‘DWS’, UK) ultimately controlled by Deutsche Bank AG (‘DB’, Germany),

| — | Ermewa Holding SAS (‘Ermewa’, France), belonging to the SNCF Group (France). |
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Ermewa Holding SAS (‘Ermewa’, France), belonging to the SNCF Group (France).

CDPQ and DWS acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Ermewa.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | CDPQ: global long-term institutional investor managing funds primarily for public and para-public pension and insurance plans. CDPQ invests these funds in major financial markets, private equity, fixed income, infrastructure and real estate, |
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CDPQ: global long-term institutional investor managing funds primarily for public and para-public pension and insurance plans. CDPQ invests these funds in major financial markets, private equity, fixed income, infrastructure and real estate,

| — | DWS: asset management company with a wide investment portfolio, including investments in infrastructure assets in Europe, |
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DWS: asset management company with a wide investment portfolio, including investments in infrastructure assets in Europe,

| — | Ermewa: transport asset management group active in the leasing of freight railcars in Europe and the leasing of tank containers globally, including in Europe. Ermewa owns five workshops in France and three workshops in Germany that provide services for the maintenance, construction and repair of freight railcars. Ermewa is also active in the maintenance, repair and storage of tank containers and tank trailers through a subsidiary located in the Netherlands. |
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Ermewa: transport asset management group active in the leasing of freight railcars in Europe and the leasing of tank containers globally, including in Europe. Ermewa owns five workshops in France and three workshops in Germany that provide services for the maintenance, construction and repair of freight railcars. Ermewa is also active in the maintenance, repair and storage of tank containers and tank trailers through a subsidiary located in the Netherlands.

3.

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

4.

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

M.10305 — CDPQ/DWS/Ermewa

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10232 — Brose/Sitech)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/08)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft (Germany), (together with its affiliated companies ‘BROSE’), |
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Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft (Germany), (together with its affiliated companies ‘BROSE’),

| — | SITECH Sp. z o. o. (Poland) (together with its affiliated companies ‘SITECH’), belonging to the group of Volkswagen AG (‘VW’, Germany). |
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SITECH Sp. z o. o. (Poland) (together with its affiliated companies ‘SITECH’), belonging to the group of Volkswagen AG (‘VW’, Germany).

BROSE acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of SITECH.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for BROSE: producer of automotive components and mechatronic systems for vehicle doors, seat structures (including integrated seat components), electric motors and electronics, including steering, braking, gearbox and motor cooling, |
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for BROSE: producer of automotive components and mechatronic systems for vehicle doors, seat structures (including integrated seat components), electric motors and electronics, including steering, braking, gearbox and motor cooling,

| — | for SITECH: producer of complete vehicle seats, metal seat structures and seat structure components. |
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for SITECH: producer of complete vehicle seats, metal seat structures and seat structure components.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

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

M.10232 — Brose/Sitech

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10255 — Triton/Bergman Clinics)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/09)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Triton group (‘Triton’, Jersey), |
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Triton group (‘Triton’, Jersey),

| — | Bergman Healthcare Clinics B.V. (‘Bergman Clinics’, the Netherlands), |
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Bergman Healthcare Clinics B.V. (‘Bergman Clinics’, the Netherlands),

Triton acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Bergman Clinics.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for Triton: private equity fund investing primarily in medium-sized businesses headquartered in Central and Northern Europe, with a particular focus on businesses in four core sector, namely Business Services, Industrials, Consumer and Health. One of Triton’s portfolio companies, Aleris Group AB, is active in the provision of ophthalmological services in both Sweden and Norway, |
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for Triton: private equity fund investing primarily in medium-sized businesses headquartered in Central and Northern Europe, with a particular focus on businesses in four core sector, namely Business Services, Industrials, Consumer and Health. One of Triton’s portfolio companies, Aleris Group AB, is active in the provision of ophthalmological services in both Sweden and Norway,

| — | for Bergman Clinics: focus clinics operating throughout the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany offering plannable medical care in the fields of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gynaecology, aesthetic medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, dermatology and vascular medicine. One of Bergman Clinics’ portfolio companies, Memira AB, is active in the provision of ophthalmological services across the Nordic countries. |
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for Bergman Clinics: focus clinics operating throughout the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany offering plannable medical care in the fields of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gynaecology, aesthetic medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, dermatology and vascular medicine. One of Bergman Clinics’ portfolio companies, Memira AB, is active in the provision of ophthalmological services across the Nordic countries.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

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

M.10255 — Triton/Bergman Clinics

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10321 — DSV/Agility)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 262/10)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | DSV Panalpina A/S (‘DSV’, Denmark), |
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DSV Panalpina A/S (‘DSV’, Denmark),

| — | Agility Logistics International B.V. (the Netherlands) and Agility International GIL Holdings I Limited (United Arab Emirates) (together referred to as ‘GIL’), belonging to the Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P (‘Agility’, Kuwait). |
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Agility Logistics International B.V. (the Netherlands) and Agility International GIL Holdings I Limited (United Arab Emirates) (together referred to as ‘GIL’), belonging to the Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P (‘Agility’, Kuwait).

DSV acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of GIL.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for DSV: provides and manages supply chain solutions, including freight forwarding and contract logistics services. DSV’s services portfolio is organised into three lines of business: i) Air and Sea, ii) Road and iii) Solutions (logistics services including warehousing). DSV is active in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa, |
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for DSV: provides and manages supply chain solutions, including freight forwarding and contract logistics services. DSV’s services portfolio is organised into three lines of business: i) Air and Sea, ii) Road and iii) Solutions (logistics services including warehousing). DSV is active in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa,

| — | for GIL: offers a portfolio of logistics services including air, ocean and road freight forwarding services, contract logistics, with a focus on emerging markets. GIL is active in APAC, the Middle East and Africa, Europe and the Americas. |
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for GIL: offers a portfolio of logistics services including air, ocean and road freight forwarding services, contract logistics, with a focus on emerging markets. GIL is active in APAC, the Middle East and Africa, Europe and the Americas.

3.

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

4.

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

M.10321 — DSV/Agility

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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OTHER ACTS

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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

(2021/C 262/11)

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

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Bordeaux’

PDO-FR-A0821-AM06

Date of communication: 7 May 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Reference to the Official Geographic Code

The list of municipalities has been updated on the basis of the 2020 Official Geographic Code (code officiel géographique).

This merely changes the wording and has no impact on the geographical area.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended in line with these changes.

2.   Introduction of varieties for adaptation purposes

The varieties Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan and Touriga Nacional have been added to the grape variety mix for red wines for adaptation purposes. These are late varieties, which can be of advantage in the context of a warming climate. The fact that they are not very susceptible to rot, downy mildew or powdery mildew is also an asset. All four varieties are suitable for producing deeply coloured, complex, full-bodied and structured wines, in line with the characteristics typical of ‘Bordeaux’ red wines.

The varieties Alvarinho and Liliorila have been added to the grape variety mix for white wines for adaptation purposes. These are also late varieties with good resistance to rot and with organoleptic qualities in line with the characteristics of ‘Bordeaux’ wines.

The varieties Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Alvarinho and Liliorila have been added to the grape variety mix for rosé wines for adaptation purposes.

The proportion of the above varieties may not exceed 5 % of the vines of a holding or 10 % of the blend for the colour in question.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

3.   Amended modified colour intensity for ‘clairet’ wines

The modified colour intensity for Bordeaux-clairet wines has been adjusted from a maximum of 2,5 to a maximum of 3 (corresponding to the sum of optical density measurements at 420 nm, 520 nm and 620 nm), to take better account of the actual values of wines produced under the ‘Bordeaux’ designation.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

4.   Demarcated parcel area

In the Annex, 11 February 2021 has been added to the list of meetings of the relevant national committee at which a demarcation of parcels was approved.

The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the relevant national authority approved changes to the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the wines covered by the protected designation of origin.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

5.   Link with origin

As some municipalities have merged, the link with the geographical origin has been updated with respect to the number of municipalities.

Point 8 of the single document has been amended.

6.   Reference to the inspection body

The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording used in other product specifications. This merely changes the wording and has not led to any amendments of the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Bordeaux

2.   Geographical indication type:

PDO – Protected designation of origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Still dry white wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

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 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 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.

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 and Muscadelle B adds floral aromas. In blends, the secondary varieties bring out acidity and citrus notes. These thirst-quenching wines are very suitable for early consumption (1 or 2 years).

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

| 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) | 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

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

200

Still white wines with residual sugars

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The still white wines with fermentable 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, generous wines with a golden colour and aromas of candied fruit, sometimes blended with Sauvignon B to add freshness. The wines can be aged for a few years or enjoyed young.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| 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

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

250

Still rosé wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

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 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 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. The wines can be enjoyed young (1 or 2 years).

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

| 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) | 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

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

200

Still red wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

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

| 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) | 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

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

150

5.   Winemaking practices

5.1.   
  Specific oenological practices

1.   Planting density – spacing

Cultivation method

The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 000 plants per hectare (for parcels planted after 1 August 2008). The spacing between vine rows must not exceed 2,50 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 vine rows must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres.

2.   Pruning rules

Cultivation method

Only spur (short) pruning and shoot (long) pruning are allowed. For 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. For the other varieties, including Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G, 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: – for the Merlot N, Sémillon B and Muscadelle B grape varieties, 12 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare or more, and 15 branches per plant if the vine planting density is less than 4 000 plants per hectare; – for the other varieties, including Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G, 14 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare or more, and 17 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 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.

3.   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.

4.   Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

Enrichment by partial concentration is permitted for the red wines, subject to a 15 % concentration limit for the volumes enriched using this method. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must 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.

5.2.   
  Maximum yields

Still white wines (dry and with fermentable sugars)

77 hectolitres per hectare

Still rosé wines

72 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 4 000 plants/ha

68 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines – vine 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, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020:

Abzac, Aillas, Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Ambès, Anglade, Arbanats, 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-Prignac, 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, 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 Lande-de-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, 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, Naujan-et-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, Porte-de-Benauge, Portets, Préchac, Preignac, 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-Bordeaux, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye, Saint-Christoly-Médoc, Saint-Christophe-de-Double, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Cibard, Saint-Ciers-d’Abzac, Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, Saint-Ciers-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, Saint-Germain-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, Saint-Laurent-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, 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, 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-Sulpice-et-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-Livenne, Val de Virvée, Valeyrac, Vayres, Vendays-Montalivet, Vensac, Vérac, Verdelais, Vertheuil, Vignonet, Villandraut, Villegouge, Villenave-de-Rions, Villenave-d’Ornon, Villeneuve, Virelade, Virsac and Yvrac.

7.   Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet-Sauvignon N

Carmenère N

Cot N – Malbec

Merlot N

Muscadelle B

Petit Verdot N

Sauvignon B – Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Gris G – Fié Gris

Semillon B

8.   Description of the link(s)

The geographical area benefits from favourable, relatively homogeneous climatic conditions for vine growing, 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 maritime 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 494 of the 535 municipalities of the department of Gironde, excluding the south-western part, which is given over to forestry rather than winegrowing.

The Bordeaux vine varieties, grown in a maritime 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 different varieties being selected and adapted 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 growing vines, in particular Cabernet Sauvignon N. |
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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 growing vines, in particular Cabernet Sauvignon N.

The compatibility of the various grape varieties, the diversity of the biophysical environment, the way the vines are tended and the winemaking process result in wines with a particular style, characterised by a great aromatic richness. Bordeaux’s port and close historical ties with other nations soon gave rise to strong and structured trade, and the region’s vineyards have always been oriented towards the rest of the world. Able to both benefit from and spread technical innovations, the holdings’ dynamism was boosted, allowing them to strengthen, develop and export knowhow, always in line with age-old practices.

The marriage in 1152 of Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, to Henry Plantagenet, the future king of England, led to a flourishing trade where the English imported Bordeaux wines, which 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 continue to account for a large part of the sales 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 (winegrowing ‘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 |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

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

Description of the condition:

| | The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for making, developing and ageing wines eligible to use the ‘Bordeaux’ protected designation of origin (whether or not it is supplemented by the indication ‘clairet’ or ‘claret’) comprises the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020:






  — | Department of Dordogne: Le Fleix, Fougueyrolles, Gageac-et-Rouillac, Gardonne, Minzac, Pomport, Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Razac-de-Saussignac, Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, Saint-Seurin-de-Prats, Saussignac, Thénac and Villefranche-de-Lonchat. |
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The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for making, developing and ageing wines eligible to use the ‘Bordeaux’ protected designation of origin (whether or not it is supplemented by the indication ‘clairet’ or ‘claret’) comprises the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020:

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

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

Geographical designations – supplementary indications

Legal framework:

| | National legislation |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

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

Description of the condition:

The ‘Bordeaux’ PDO may be supplemented by the indication ‘claret’ for red wines and the indication ‘clairet’ for 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 |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

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

Description of the condition:

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

Legal framework:

| | EU legislation |
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EU legislation

Type of further condition:

| | Additional provisions relating to labelling |
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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 wine’s fermentable sugar content, as defined by EU legislation.

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

| | National legislation |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

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

Description of the condition:

Wines with this protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ on their labels. The size of the letters used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, in either 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

http://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-f63da9a1-2281-41d3-9e85-431aa741ffa5

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

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| 5.7.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 262/33 |
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5.7.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 262/33

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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

(2021/C 262/12)

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

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Bordeaux supérieur’

PDO-FR-A0306-AM05

Date of communication: 7 May 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Reference to the Official Geographic Code

The list of municipalities has been updated on the basis of the 2020 Official Geographic Code (code officiel géographique).

This merely changes the wording and has no impact on the geographical area.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended in line with these changes.

2.   Introduction of varieties for adaptation purposes

The varieties Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan and Touriga Nacional have been added to the grape variety mix for red wines for adaptation purposes. These are late varieties, which can be of advantage in the context of a warming climate. The fact that they are not very susceptible to rot, downy mildew or powdery mildew is also an asset. All four varieties are suitable for producing deeply coloured, complex, full-bodied and structured wines, in line with the characteristics typical of ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ red wines.

The variety Liliorila has been added to the grape variety mix for white wines for adaptation purposes. This is also a late variety with good resistance to rot and with organoleptic qualities in line with the characteristics of ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ wines.

The proportion of the above varieties may not exceed 5 % of the vines of a holding or 10 % of the blend for the colour in question.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

3.   Demarcated parcel area

In the Annex, 11 February 2021 has been added to the list of meetings of the relevant national committee at which a demarcation of parcels was approved.

The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the relevant national authority approved changes to the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the wines covered by the protected designation of origin.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

4.   Link with origin

As some municipalities have merged, the link with the geographical origin has been updated with respect to the number of municipalities.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

5.   Reference to the inspection body

The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording used in other product specifications. This merely changes the wording and has not led to any amendments of the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Bordeaux supérieur

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected designation of origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

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

Still white wines with fermentable sugars

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The still white wines have:

| — | a natural alcoholic strength of ≥ 12 % |
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a natural alcoholic strength of ≥ 12 %

| — | a fermentable sugar content of > 17 g/l. |
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a fermentable sugar content of > 17 g/l.

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 ≤ 260 mg/l. |
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a total SO2 content of ≤ 260 mg/l.

After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 15 %.

The white wines with fermentable sugars are based on the Sémillon B variety, which gives round, generous wines with a golden colour and aromas of candied fruit, sometimes blended with Sauvignon B or Muscadelle B to add freshness. The wines are suited to ageing (for 4 to 8 years) and have aromas, often floral, of honey and spices.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11 |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 300 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

300

Still red wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The still red wines have:

| — | a natural alcoholic strength of ≥ 11 % |
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a natural alcoholic strength of ≥ 11 %

| — | 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.

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.

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

The red wines, mostly a blend of the red vine varieties Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Franc, are round, generous and structured. The young wines generally develop aromas of fresh and candied red fruit that often evolve into notes of spices and cooked fruit with ageing.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

| 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) | 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

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

150

5.   Winemaking practices

5.1.   
  Specific oenological practices

1.   Planting density – spacing

Cultivation method

The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 500 plants per hectare (for parcels planted after 1 August 2008). The spacing between vine rows must not exceed 2,20 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 vine rows must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre.

2.   Pruning rules

Cultivation method

Only spur (short) pruning and shoot (long) pruning are allowed. For the Merlot N, Semillon B and Muscadelle B vine varieties, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 40 000 per hectare and 17 per plant. For the other varieties, including Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 45 000 per hectare and 19 per plant. After debudding, the number of fruit-bearing branches per plant must not exceed: – for the Merlot N, Sémillon B and Muscadelle B grape varieties, 11 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 4 500 plants per hectare or more, and 14 branches per plant if the vine planting density is less than 4 500 plants per hectare; – for the other varieties, including Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G, 13 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 4 500 plants per hectare or more, and 16 branches per plant if the vine planting density is less than 4 500 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.

3.   Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

After enrichment, the red wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13,5 %. After enrichment, the white wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 15 %.

Enrichment by partial concentration is permitted for the red wines, subject to a 15 % concentration limit for the volumes enriched using this method.

5.2.   
  Maximum yields

Still white wines with fermentable sugars

60 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 4 500 plants/ha

66 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 4 000 plant/ha and < 4 500 plants/ha

55 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 3 300 plant/ha and < 4 000 plants/ha

50 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, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020: Abzac, Aillas, Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Ambès, Anglade, Arbanats, 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-Prignac, 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, 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 Lande-de-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, 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, Naujan-et-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, Porte-de-Benauge, Portets, Préchac, Preignac, 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-Bordeaux, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye, Saint-Christoly-Médoc, Saint-Christophe-de-Double, Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Cibard, Saint-Ciers-d’Abzac, Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, Saint-Ciers-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, Saint-Germain-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, Saint-Laurent-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, 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, 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-Sulpice-et-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-Livenne, Val de Virvée, Valeyrac, Vayres, Vendays-Montalivet, Vensac, Vérac, Verdelais, Vertheuil, Vignonet, Villandraut, Villegouge, Villenave-de-Rions, Villenave-d’Ornon, Villeneuve, Virelade, Virsac and Yvrac.

7.   Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet-Sauvignon N

Carmenère N

Cot N – Malbec

Merlot N

Muscadelle B

Petit Verdot N

Sauvignon B – Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Gris G – Fié Gris

Sémillon B

8.   Description of the link(s)

The Bordeaux vine varieties, grown in a maritime 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 different varieties being selected and adapted according to the characteristics of the environment; this explains the historical focus on blended wines. 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 white wines; |
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leached soils (‘boulbènes’) with fine siliceous elements, which are lighter soils suitable for the production of 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 growing vines, in particular Cabernet Sauvignon N. |
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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 growing vines, in particular Cabernet Sauvignon N.

The ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ protected designation of origin meets requirements the producers have set for themselves over the years as compared to those of the ‘Bordeaux’ designation in terms of planting density (which is higher), pruning techniques (the number of buds is lower) and maximum crop load per parcel (which is smaller). These production conditions allow more concentrated wines to be produced, whose minimum sugar content and minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume are higher than is the case for the ‘Bordeaux’ protected designation of origin. Both the red and the white ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ PDO wines have a particular style. They are distinguished by their harmony, elegance, rich aromas and good balance, qualities that make them suited to ageing and that are derived, among other things, from a diverse biophysical environment, the vine varieties used, the way in which the vines are tended and the winemaking process. Bordeaux’s port and close historical ties with other nations soon gave rise to strong and structured trade, and the region’s vineyards have always been oriented towards the rest of the world. Able to both benefit from and spread technical innovations, the holdings’ dynamism was boosted, allowing them to strengthen, develop and export knowhow, always in line with age-old practices. The marriage in 1152 of Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, to Henry Plantagenet, the future king of England, paved the way for extensive trade. The English exported food, textiles and metals and imported Bordeaux wines. In the 17th century, a new commercial era began with the emergence of new consumers. Exports continue to account for a large part of the sales of Bordeaux wines, and the expertise, image and reputation associated with ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ PDO wines, two thirds of which are still bottled at the winery, are thus spread across the world too. The wines have a more complex structure than ‘Bordeaux’ PDO wines and can be aged for longer, up to 5 or 6 years.

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

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

| | National legislation |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

| | Packaging in the demarcated geographical area |
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Packaging in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

| | The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for vinification, development and ageing, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020:






  — | Department of Dordogne: Le Fleix, Fougueyrolles, Gageac-et-Rouillac, Gardonne, Minzac, Pomport, Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Razac-de-Saussignac, Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, Saint-Seurin-de-Prats, Saussignac, Thénac and Villefranche-de-Lonchat. |
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The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for vinification, development and ageing, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020:

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

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

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

| | National legislation |
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National legislation

Type of further condition:

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

Description of the condition:

| | Wines with this protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux’ on their labels. The size of the letters used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, in either height or width, than two thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin. |
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Wines with this protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux’ on their labels. The size of the letters used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, in either 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-acf2cbea-d0b8-4acf-b65b-40814c3030e0

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

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