Notification of the approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
Date: 2019-07-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Aquitaine, France, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, wine








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24.7.2019   


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Official Journal of the European Union


C 248/4






Notification of the approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
(2019/C 248/04)
This notification is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).
NOTIFICATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Bordeaux’


Reference number: PDO-FR-A0821-AM04


Notification date: 10.4.2019


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Demarcated parcel area


Description and reasons

The dates on which the competent national authority approved the changes to the demarcated parcel area for the ‘Bordeaux’ PDO, as shown in the Annex to the specification for the designation, have been updated. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the protected designation of origin in question.
The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.
2.   Geographical area — editorial amendment


Description and reasons

In point IV(1)(a) of Chapter I of the specification:
The municipalities of Cantenac and Margaux have been removed and the municipality of Margaux-Cantenac has been added since the two municipalities have merged.
The municipalities of Aubie-et-Espessas, Castets-en-Dorthe, Castillon-de-Castets, Civrac-de-Dordogne, Saint-Antoine and Salignac have been removed.
The municipalities of Val de Virvée, Castets et Castillon and Civrac-sur-Dordogne have been added.
The municipalities of Aubie-et-Espessas, Saint-Antoine and Salignac have merged to become the municipality of Val de Virvée.
The municipalities of Castets-en-Dorthe and Castillon-de-Castets have merged to become the municipality of Castets et Castillon.
The municipality of Civrac-de-Dordogne has become Civrac-sur-Dordogne.
This affects point 6 of the Single Document.
3.   Amendment to the area in immediate proximity


Description and reasons

In point IV(3) of Chapter I of the specification, the following three municipalities have been added: ‘Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt’, ‘Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh’ and ‘Thénac’.
This amendment is a correction to the area in immediate proximity which has been made in order to include municipalities where winemaking and/or production practices have been shown to take place and which border the production area of the PDO.
This affects point 9 of the Single Document.
4.   Amendment to the production conditions of the rosé wines


Description and reasons

—   Vine varieties

In point V of Chapter I of the specification, the list of grape varieties suitable for producing rosé wine has been extended by adding white secondary varieties that are included elsewhere in the specification for the ‘Bordeaux’ PDO and are used to produce white wine.
The varieties in question are Sémillon B, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon gris G. This amendment does not concern rosé wines that are eligible to use the indication ‘clairet’, to which the common list with the varieties used to produce red wine still applies.
The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.
This amendment includes a limit on the proportion of the aforementioned secondary grape varieties to be planted among the vine varieties of the holding (point V of Chapter I of the specification) and to be used in the blending of grapes or musts for the production of rosé wine (point IX of Chapter I of the specification). The limit is set at 20 %, including a maximum of 10 % for the Sauvignon B and Sauvignon gris G varieties combined.
The Single Document is not affected by this amendment.
The organoleptic balance of the rosé wines can be improved through the use of secondary white grape varieties. Depending on the black grape varieties providing the basis, the white varieties are intended to bring either freshness or roundness.
—   Description of the product

The addition of the white secondary varieties has led to the organoleptic description of the rosé wines being redrafted in order to ensure that the amendment did not affect the product.
Point X(2) (the link) of Chapter I of the specification has been amended.
This affects point 4 of the Single Document.
—   Oenological practices

Point IX of Chapter I of the specification has been amended to authorise the use of oenological charcoal for musts, in a proportion not exceeding 20 % of the volume of rosé wine produced by the winemaker concerned, for the harvest in question.
This affects point 5 of the Single Document.
5.   Link to the origin


Description and reasons

In the first paragraph of point X(1)(a) of Chapter I of the specification, the number of municipalities in the geographical area has been changed from 501 to 497 as a result of municipal mergers and from 542 to 538 for the total number of municipalities in the department of Gironde.
Point 8 of the Single Document has been amended.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name of the product

Bordeaux
2.   Type of geographical indication

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin
3.   Categories of grapevine products









1.


Wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

Still dry white wines
The still dry white wines have:






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a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10 %;










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




After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13 %.
Prior to packaging, they have:






—


a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l;










—


a total SO2 content of ≤ 180 mg/l.




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






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum total acidity


in milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


18




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


200




Still white wines with residual sugars
The still white wines with residual sugars have:






—


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










—


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;










—


a total SO2 content of ≤ 250 mg/l.




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






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10




Minimum total acidity


in milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


18




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


250




Still rosé wines
The still rosé wines have:






—


a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10 %;










—


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










—


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




After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13 %.
Prior to packaging, they have:






—


a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l;










—


a total SO2 content of ≤ 180 mg/l.




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






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum total acidity


in milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


18




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


200




Still red wines
The still red wines have:






—


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










—


a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l.










—


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;










—


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




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum total acidity


in milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


20




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


150




5.   Winemaking practices

a.   
Essential oenological practices



Planting density — Spacing


Cultivation method

In the case of parcels planted from 1 August 2008, the minimum planting density of the vines is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 2,5 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres. This density may be reduced to 3 300 plants per hectare. In that case, the spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres.

Pruning rules


Cultivation method

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

Specific oenological practice

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

Enrichment


Specific oenological practice

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


Still white wines (dry and with fermentable sugars)
77 hectolitres per hectare
Still rosé wines
72 hectolitres per hectare
Still red wines — vines with a planting density ≥ 4 000 plants/ha
68 hectolitres per hectare
Still red wines — vines with a planting density < 4 000 plants/ha
64 hectolitres per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

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







 


Sauvignon B










 


Merlot N










 


Cot N — Malbec N










 


Carmenère N










 


Petit Verdot N




8.   Description of the link(s)

The geographical area benefits from favourable, relatively homogeneous climatic conditions for grape production, that is, a location close to large water bodies (the Atlantic Ocean, the Gironde estuary, the valleys of Garonne and Dordogne), which play an important role in regulating the temperature. However, the oceanic influences that help mitigate spring frost weaken as one moves away from the sea and large valleys towards the forested areas of Les Landes, Saintonge and Double Périgourdine. These special features explain why vineyards are sparse on the northernmost and south-southwesternmost edges of the geographical area. The geographical area extends over 497 of the 538 municipalities of the department of Gironde, excluding the south-western part of the department, which is given over to forestry rather than winegrowing.
The Bordeaux grape varieties, grown in an oceanic climate, have needed support poles (‘échalas’) since the 17th and 18th centuries, followed by widespread trellising to ensure a well-distributed grape harvest and sufficient leaf area for proper chlorophyll synthesis and optimum ripeness. The various types of soils and exposures have led to the selection and adaptation of different varieties according to the characteristics of the environment. Four distinct types can be identified:






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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;










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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;










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










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




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

Area in immediate proximity
Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the making, development and ageing of the wines eligible to use the protected designation of origin ‘Bordeaux’ (whether or not it is supplemented by the indication ‘clairet’ or ‘claret’) comprises the following municipalities:






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










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




Geographical designations — supplementary indications
Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The ‘Bordeaux’ PDO may be supplemented by indication ‘claret’ in the case of red wines and the indication ‘clairet’ in the case of dark rosé wines in line with the provisions laid down for those kinds of wine, particularly as regards the analytical standards.
In the case of white wines, the ‘Bordeaux’ PDO may be supplemented by the geographical designation ‘Haut-Benauge’ in line with the provisions laid down for that supplementary geographical designation, particularly as regards the geographical area, vine varieties, yield and analytical standards.
Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The geographical designation ‘Haut-Benauge’ should appear immediately after the name of the protected designated of origin ‘Bordeaux’ in letters no larger, either in height or width, than those forming the name of the PDO.
Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The labelling of white wines with a fermentable sugar content greater than 5 g/l and less than 60 g/l should indicate the fermentable sugar content of the wine, as defined by EU legislation.
Broader geographical unit
Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The labels of wines with the protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’. The size of the letters used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, either in height or width, than two thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

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


(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.