Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 2021/C 258/10
Date: 2021-07-02
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Burgundy, France, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, still wine, white wine








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2.7.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 258/21






Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
(2021/C 258/10)
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

‘Pouilly-Fuissé’


PDO-FR-A0653-AM01


Date of communication: 28 April 2021


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical name

Chapter I, part II of the product specification has been amended to include the possibility of supplementing the name of the designation of origin with the reference ‘premier cru’. This reference may also be accompanied by the name of a climat, a term used locally to refer to a smaller geographical unit. A list of the climats which may be referred to has been added.

Climats were chosen on the basis of a study which showed that wines produced from these smaller geographical units boasted greater intensity in the qualities which characterise the designation. The names of the climats chosen by the National Institute of Origin and Quality during a meeting of the relevant national committee are names which producers have been using for several decades to accompany the name of the designation.
Furthermore, under the previous specification, it was already possible under certain conditions to accompany the name of the designation with the name of a climat.
Points 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the single document have been amended.
2.   Geographical area

Chapter I, part IV, point 1° now includes the list of municipalities as established in the 2019 Official Geographic Code.
This represents a change to the wording but not to the geographical area.
The words ‘Maps showing the geographical area can be viewed on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality’ have also been added. ’.
Point 6 of the single document has been amended.
The date of the meeting at which the relevant national committee approved the parcels which form the production area for the designation has been updated. In place of 8 and 9 June, it now states 7 September 2016.
The parcel area for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’ has been added to the product specification by referring to the date on which this was approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality during a meeting of the relevant national committee (in this case 14 November 2019).
It is now also stated that maps establishing the limits of the parcels comprising the area of production approved at that time, are submitted to the municipalities in the demarcated parcel area.
Point 6 of the single document has been amended.
3.   Demarcated parcel area

Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the controlled designation of origin.
The demarcation was narrowed down in order to establish clear boundaries as part of the application for the traditional term ‘premier cru’ to also be used.
As a result, the competent national authority approved the parcel demarcation for the entire geographical area on a new date, namely 7 September 2016, replacing the previous date indicated in chapter I, part IV, point 2°.
In chapter I, part IV, point 2°, a special demarcated parcel area within the parcel area of the designation is identified in which wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’ may be produced.
The competent national authority approved this special parcel demarcation on the date indicated in the product specification, i.e. 14 November 2019.
It is now also stated in relation to this particular area that maps establishing the limits of the parcels comprising the area of production approved at that time, are submitted to the town halls of the municipalities in the geographical area.
The single document has not been changed due to these amendments.
4.   Area in immediate proximity

Chapter I, part IV, point 3° now includes the list of municipalities as established in the 2019 Official Geographic Code.
Some municipalities have changed name or merged since the product specification was first approved. The list of municipalities which make up this area has therefore been updated. However, its boundaries have not changed.
Some municipalities have therefore been removed:






 


Department of Côte d’Or: Cormot-le-Grand, Vauchignon










 


Department of Rhône: Belleville, Le Bois d’Oingt, Dareizé, Jamioux, Liergues, Nuelles, Oingt, Les Olmes, Pouilly-le-Monial, Saint-Laurent d’Oingt, Saint-Loup










 


Department of Saône-et-Loire: Donzy-le-National, La Loyère, Massy










 


Department of Yonne: Accolay, Champvallon, Cravant, Sacy, Villiers-sur-Tholon, Volgré.




The following municipalities have been added:






 


Department of Côte d’Or: Cormot-Vauchignon










 


Department of Rhône: Belleville-en-Beaujolais, Porte des Pierres Dorées, Saint-Germain-Nuelles, Saint-germain-sur-l’Arbresle, Saint-Jean-d’Ardières, Le Val d’Oingt, Vindry-sur-Turdine (the former municipalities of Dareizé, Les Olmes and Saint Loup only)










 


Department of Saône-et-Loire: Fragnes-La-Loyère (the former municipality of La Loyère only), La Vineuse (the former municipalities of Donzy-le-National, La Vineuse and Massy only)










 


Department of Yonne: Deux Rivières, Montholon (the municipalities of Champvallon, Villiers-sur-Tholon and Volgré only).




Point 9 of the single document has been amended.
5.   Average maximum crop load per parcel

In chapter I, part VI, sub-point d) of the product specification, a specific average maximum crop load per parcel of 9 500 kg/ha has been added for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’. This is lower than the crop load authorised for wines eligible to use the designation of origin. This characteristic is thus a sign that stricter requirements apply to the training of the vines, enabling wines to be produced which express more distinctly their terroir.
The single document has not been changed due to this amendment to the product specification.
6.   Other crop-related practices

In chapter I, part VI, point 2°, sub-point a) of the product specification, specific crop-related practices have been added for parcels given over to the production of wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’:






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Chemical products may not be used for weeding, with the exception of bio-control products approved by the wine-growing authorities.










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Soil must be left to rest or left fallow for at least 3 crop years between grubbing up and re-planting a parcel.




This first amendment reflects current developments in practice among operators to promote conservation agriculture. It takes into account growing environmental concern as part of technical procedures, and is leading to a reduction in the use of chemical herbicides. The second amendment also encourages vines to be planted for longer.
The single document has not been changed due to these amendments to the product specification.
7.   Transport of the harvest

Chapter I, part VII, point 1°, sub-point b) of the product specification now states that for mechanical harvesting, double-bottom trailers must be used to transport the grapes in the case of wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’.
This ensures that the juice which is separated in this way does not enter the press with the grape bunches. Oxidation of the juice is restricted.
This amendment to the specification does not change the single document.
8.   Ripeness of the grapes

In chapter I, part VII, point 2°, sub-point b), the minimum sugar content and minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’ are identical to those set for wines using the designation followed by the name of a smaller geographical unit (referred to locally as a climat). The reference to climats has therefore been replaced by a general reference to ‘premier cru’. Where climats are used, they must comply with these values, as was the case under the previous version of the product specification.
Point 4 of the single document has been amended.
9.   Yields

Chapter I, part VIII, point 1° sets the yield for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’ at 56 hl/ha. It also sets the upper yield limit at 62 hl/ha.
The yield values set for wines using the designation followed by the name of a smaller geographical unit have been lowered due to the quality level applicable to the reference ‘premier cru’.
Point 5 of the single document has been amended.
10.   Ageing

In chapter I, part IX, point 1°, sub-point f), ageing conditions have been added for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’. Wines must be aged until at least 1 July of the year following the harvest.
It is necessary to age these wines for longer in order to obtain the characteristics needed for the term ‘premier cru’ to be used.
It is now stated that all wines using the designation must be aged before they are packaged. The ageing of these wines must take place in large containers.
Point 5 of the single document has been amended.
11.   Placing on the market for consumers

Chapter I, part IX, point 4° sets 15 July of the year following the harvest as the date for placing on the market for consumers wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’, in line with the minimum ageing end date of 1 July of the year following the harvest.
The time between these two dates allows the wines to be prepared and transported from their place of ageing to all the areas they will be marketed in.
The single document has not been changed due to this amendment to the product specification.
12.   Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

The wording of chapter I, part X, point 1°, sub-point b) has been partially amended and expanded in order to incorporate aspects specific to wines using the term ‘premier cru’.
The following sentences have therefore been removed from point 3° ‘Causal interactions’ and added to this section:

‘There are few large estates. Most holdings are family-run, with an average surface area of between 3 ha and 4 ha and a highly fragmented parcel structure. 70% of production takes place at private wineries. ’

The sentence ‘Approximately 30 climats (names used locally for small land parcels) are regularly declared by producers and indicated on wine labelling. ’ has been moved to sub-point b).
The sentence ‘The wines must be aged in a temperature-controlled environment until at least 1 February of the year following the harvest. ’ has been moved to sub-point b) and has been amended and expanded to take into account the minimum ageing period for wines using the term ‘premier cru’.
The following sentences have been added in order to describe the human factors specific to wines using the term ‘premier cru’:

‘Wines produced in areas with the best conditions have built up a reputation and are distinguished by the term “premier cru”. Climats (names given to small land parcels or groups of parcels) classified as “premier cru” can be found in all municipalities covered by the designation. They are situated on the slopes with the best exposure, often on the reverse face of rocks (e.g. Mont Pouilly, the Rocks of Solutré and Vergisson), or limestone plateaux. There are 22 of these climats, each with a confirmed reputation, some dating back to the start of the 19th century (e.g. Pouilly), and most dating back to the end of World War Two. The special balance of these wines and their suitability for ageing make it necessary to age them for longer so that the wines sold to consumers are at their optimum. ’

The figures provided in the last sentence of sub-point b) have been updated for 2019.
Point 8 of the single document (‘Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link’) has been amended.
13.   Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

Descriptions have been added to chapter I, part X, point 2° in relation to the wines using the term ‘premier cru’:

‘Wines designated as “premier cru” express greater intensity. Depending on where the grapes are from, the wines can be more fruity, powerful or express greater minerality, thus reflecting the diversity in soil conditions and mesoclimate found in the local area. The wines are suited to ageing and take a number of years to reach their peak. They also need to be aged for longer in order to fully express their balance, length, intensity and complexity. ’

The following sentence has been deleted:

‘Their full range of qualities are revealed after a few years of ageing and can be further revealed after several years, up to 20 years or more. ’

Point 4 of the single document has been amended. Furthermore, point 8 has been amended under the section ‘Information on the quality and characteristics of the product’.
14.   Causal interactions

In chapter I, part X, point 3°, the following two sentences have been moved to sub-point b) of chapter I, part X, point 1° of the product specification.

‘There are few large estates. Most holdings are family-run, with an average surface area of between 3 ha and 4 ha and a highly fragmented parcel structure. 70% of production takes place at private wineries. ’

The wording of part X (‘Link with the geographical area’) has been partially amended in order to incorporate the characteristics specific to wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’.
Point 8 of the single document has been amended under the section ‘Causal interactions’.
15.   Special provisions

Sub-point a) of chapter I, part XII, point 2°, is replaced by the following: ‘The name of a climat which may be linked to the term “premier cru” is placed immediately after the name of the controlled designation of origin and printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin. ’
This new text sets out the labelling rules for the names of the climats selected for the ‘premier cru’.
The initial sub-point a) has been deleted.
A new sub-point b) has been added due to the introduction of specific rules for climats classified as ‘premier cru’. This new wording maintains the possibility of stating the name of a smaller geographical unit on wine labelling, as is common practice in this region. However, names which are the same as one of the climats classified as ‘premier cru’ may not be used.






‘b) -


Wines with the controlled designation of origin may display the name of a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that:






—


it is the name of a place in the land register;










—


it appears on the harvest declaration;










—


the place name is not the same as one of the climats eligible to use the term “premier cru”, in order to avoid any problems of duplication.




The place name must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin. ’




The initial sub-points b) and c) are now sub-points c) and d).
Point 9 of the single document has been amended.
16.   Reporting requirements

Chapter II, part I now includes a point 8 in order to add the reporting requirements enabling a production condition to be monitored for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’.







‘8 -


Grubbing-up and planting declaration
For parcels situated in the specific demarcated parcel area for wines eligible to use the term “premier cru”, each operator must declare to the protection and management body by the end of the current winegrowing year the parcels which have been grubbed up, the parcels which are planted and a provisional re-planting plan. ’





The single document has not been changed due to these amendments.
17.   Record keeping

A point has been added to chapter II, part II entitled ‘Monitoring of wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’, which lays down that operators must keep information available enabling monitoring to be carried out of certain production conditions applicable to those wines.
‘All operators producing wines eligible to use the term “premier cru” must keep the following information available for the protection and management body and the monitoring body:






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All documents proving that a double-bottom trailer was used,










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The herbicides applied to each parcel used for production:






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Parcel number,










—


Product name,










—


Date,










—


Amount applied. ’








The single document has not been changed due to this amendment.
18.   Certification body

In chapter II, part I, the words ‘inspection plan’ have been replaced by ‘monitoring plan’ in points 2, 3, 4 and 6. The applicant group has decided to change the means of external monitoring from an inspection system to a certification system.
19.   References to the monitoring body

In chapter III, part II of the product specification, references to the monitoring body have been amended now that monitoring is carried out by means of a certification system. The rules on drawing up specifications have been amended since the specification was approved in 2011 and it is now a requirement to provide the name and address of this body if such a system has been chosen.
The name and address of the previous monitoring body have been deleted and replaced with the following:






‘SIQOCERT




132/134, route de Dijon




21207 Beaune CEDEX




Tel. +33 0380250950
Fax +33 0380246323
Email: beaune@siqocert.fr’

In part II, in the two paragraphs below this reference, the words ‘under the authority of’ and ‘inspection plan’ have been replaced with ‘on behalf of’ and ‘monitoring plan’.
The single document has not been changed due to this amendment.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Pouilly-Fuissé
2.   Geographical indication type

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









1.


Wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)


Pouilly-Fuissé

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
These are still, dry white wines. The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 11 %. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13,5 %.
The finished wines, ready to be released for consumption, have a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) of:






—


3 grams per litre;










—


or 4 grams per litre if the total acidity is greater than or equal to 55,1 milliequivalents per litre, or 4,13 grams per litre, expressed as tartaric acid, (or 2,7 grams per litre, expressed as H2SO4).




The total acidity, volatile acidity and sulphur dioxide content are as laid down in EU legislation.
‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ is a dry wine of finesse and distinction, generally a golden green colour when young, and often expressing delicate hints of white flowers and citrus. As the wines age, those hints frequently mature into notes of hazelnut, grilled almonds, vanilla or flint. In the mouth, their structure is full and rich, with an excellent balance between power and elegance.
GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum total acidity


 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ premier cru

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
These are still, dry white wines. The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 12 %. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13,5 %.
The finished wines, ready to be released for consumption, have a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) of:






—


3 grams per litre;










—


or 4 grams per litre if the total acidity is greater than or equal to 55,1 milliequivalents per litre, or 4,13 grams per litre, expressed as tartaric acid, (or 2,7 grams per litre, expressed as H2SO4).




The total acidity, volatile acidity and sulphur dioxide content are as laid down in EU legislation.
Wines designated as ‘premier cru’ express greater intensity. Depending on where the grapes are from, the wines can be more fruity, powerful or express greater minerality, thus reflecting the diversity in soil conditions and mesoclimate found in the local area. The wines are suited to ageing and take a number of years to reach their peak. They also need to be aged for longer in order to fully express their balance, length, intensity and complexity.
GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum total acidity


 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   Density and pruning rules

Cultivation method






a) -


Planting density
The minimum density of the vines in the vineyard is 8 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows is 1.40 meters or less. Between plants in the same row, spacing is at least 0.75 meters.










b) -


Pruning rules
Spur pruning (cordon de Royat training):






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The vines are pruned with a maximum of 10 buds per plant:










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Each plant has a maximum of 5 spurs each pruned to a maximum of 2 buds.








Cane pruning (Guyot training or ‘à queue du Mâconnais’ (lit. Mâconnais tail pruning) training)
Vines undergoing single or double Guyot training are pruned with a maximum of 10 buds per plant.
Each plant has:






—


either a single cane with a maximum of 6 buds and 2 spurs each pruned to a maximum of 2 buds;










—


or a single cane with a maximum of 8 buds and 1 spur pruned to a maximum of 2 buds;










—


or 2 canes with a maximum of 4 buds and 1 spur pruned to a maximum of 2 buds.




Vines undergoing ‘à queue du Mâconnais’ training are pruned with a maximum of 14 buds per plant.
Each plant has a cane with a maximum of 12 buds, with the tip attached to the lower trellising wire.
2.   Other

Specific oenological practice
The use of wood chips is not permitted.
After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13,5 %.
In addition to the above provisions, all wine-making practices followed must also comply with the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.
3.   Ageing

Specific oenological practice
Before the wines are packaged, they must be aged until at least






—


1 February of the year following the harvest;










—


1 July of the year following the harvest for wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’.




During the ageing process, the temperature of the containers must be controlled and may not exceed 25 °C.
5.2.   Maximum yields

Pouilly-Fuissé
70 hectolitres per hectare
Pouilly-Fuissé premier cru
62 hectolitres per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines are produced, developed and aged in the following municipalities in the department of Saône and Loire, based on the 2019 Official Geographic Code: Chaintré, Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly and Vergisson.
7.   Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Chardonnay B
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area is located in the south of Burgundy. It forms a strip running diagonally through the hills at the southernmost edge of the ‘Mâconnais’ natural region. It comprises four municipalities of the department of Saône and Loire, approximately 10 km west of Mâcon.
The hilly, rugged landscape is dominated by the emblematic limestone rocks of Vergisson and Solutré, the famed prehistoric site. The topography is complex. The summits of the assymetric hills divide up the geographical area. The east-facing slopes are generally of a moderate gradient, while the west-facing slopes are considerably steeper. The small valleys cutting across the landscape carve through the summits, creating small craters with north- and south-facing slopes.
As a result of this complex structure, various substrates emerge, comprising mainly Jurassic limestone and marl (argillaceous limestone). Rhyolite, i.e. acidic volcanic rock from the Paleozoic era, can be found locally. A wide range of soils is associated with these diverse conditions. The most common soil, on limestone or limestone-clay bedrock, is thin, stony and well-draining. More clayey soils, mainly at the base of hill slopes on colluvium, and very stony, acidic soil on rhyolite bedrock, have also developed.
The climate is oceanic, subject to distinct southern influences. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year and does not exceed 800 mm. It is moderate during the vine-growing season. Excess rainfall is limited by a natural barrier in the form of the Charollais mountains to the west, partly protecting the vines from moisture arriving from the west. Another limiting factor is the positive influence of mild air currents coming from the south via the sillon rhodanien (lit. ‘furrow of the Rhone’) as soon as the weather turns fair. The average annual temperature is 11°C. Summers are hot with abundant sunshine.
8.2.   Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

Vines have been growing in the Mâconnais region since ancient times. In 2002, A. Pelletier highlighted that ‘wine from Burgundy where vines have grown since the 1st century’ would be transported by boatmen along the River Saône to the Lugdunum market. From the Middle Ages, winegrowing and trade in wines developed considerably. Cluny Abbey, located near the geographical area, owned vineyards in the south of the Mâconnais region.
Until the 18th century, it was above all the Gamay N variety which was grown in the ‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ vineyards and in the vineyards throughout the Mâconnais region. A shift began from the start of the 19th century. Property deeds from 1820 mention that Chardonnay B was the main vine variety grown. In 1866, the learned ampelographer Jullien wrote ‘[...] Chardonnay, which provides the best wines from Pouilly [...]’ The final incorporation of the Chardonnay B variety came at the start of the 20th century, when vines were replanted following the phylloxera crisis. It is now the sole variety grown in the ‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ vineyards. The most famous wines are from ‘Pouilly’, a hamlet situated in the geographical area which is often referred to in literature.
Following multiple cases of litigation over the use of the name, the Mâcon Court of First Instance issued a decision on the boundaries of the geographical area for the ‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ designation of origin, applicable from 7 December 1922. In so doing, it confirmed the need to protect the remarkable and unique character of the wines from ‘cru’ vineyards.
On 13 January 1929, the Union des Producteurs de Pouilly-Fuissé was founded on the initiative of the mayors of four municipalities from the geographical area. It filed for recognition of the controlled designation of origin, which was granted by Decree of 11 September 1936.
There are few large estates. Most holdings are family-run, with an average surface area of between 3 ha and 4 ha and a highly fragmented parcel structure. 70% of production takes place at private wineries.
Approximately 30 climats (names used locally for small land parcels) are regularly declared by producers and indicated on wine labelling.
Wines produced in areas with the best conditions have built up a reputation and are distinguished by the term ‘premier cru’. Climats (names given to small land parcels or groups of parcels) classified as ‘premier cru’ can be found in all municipalities covered by the designation. They are situated on the slopes with the best exposure, often on the reverse face of rocks (e.g. Mont Pouilly, the Rocks of Solutré and Vergisson), or limestone plateaux. There are 22 of these climats, each with a confirmed reputation, some dating back to the start of the 19th century (e.g. Pouilly), and most dating back to the end of World War Two. The special balance of these wines and their suitability for ageing make it necessary to age them for longer so that the wines sold to consumers are at their optimum.
All wines covered by the designation are aged in a temperature-controlled environment. They must be aged at least until 1 February of the year following the harvest or, in the case of wines using the term ‘premier cru’, until 1 July of the year following the harvest.
The method of pruning ‘à queue’, using single or double arched canes, is typical of the Mâconnais region and still widely used. It helps to protect the vines from spring frost.
In 2019, the growing area measured some 800 ha, produced 40 000 hectolitres and counted more than 300 operators.
8.3.   Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ is a dry wine boasting finesse and distinction, generally a golden green colour when young, and often expressing delicate hints of white flowers and citrus. As the wines age, those hints frequently mature into notes of hazelnut, grilled almonds, vanilla or flint. In the mouth, their structure is full and rich, with an excellent balance between power and elegance.
Wines designated as ‘premier cru’ express greater intensity. Depending on where the grapes are from, the wines can be more fruity, powerful or express greater minerality, thus reflecting the diversity in soil conditions and mesoclimate found in the local area.
The wines are suited to ageing and take a number of years to reach their peak. They also need to be aged for longer in order to fully express their balance, length, intensity and complexity.
8.4.   Causal interactions

The oceanic climate, moderated by southern influences, has a softness unique to the south of the Mâconnais region. ‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ wines have specific features, the common denominator being their full body and fruitiness in the mouth, a clear sign of their southern Burgundy origin.
The complex terrain, comprising summits atop hillsides which range in orientation, and the variety of substrates, most of which are limestone, form a patchwork of environments in which the Chardonnay B variety has found its calling, in particular in the natural craters of Solutré-Pouilly, Fuissé and Vergisson, and on the slopes of Chaintré. This configuration has resulted in a rich array of natural environments, each additionally characterised by its own soil and mesoclimate. Recognising this diversity, producers are keen to mention on the labelling the climat where the grapes originate from, thus drawing value from these subtle differences which come through fully in the wines.
Producers are constantly working hard and expertise is being kept alive to respect the original character of the wines, expressed by the soil type, winegrowing practices and wineries. Reflecting this expertise, the parcels which have been precisely identified for grape harvesting are situated on relatively steep slopes facing the Saône plain, ranging in orientation from south-west to north-east, and lying at an altitude of between 220 m and 420 m.
The Rocks of Solutré and Vergisson, symbols of the winegrowing area, are always visible beyond the vines and regularly feature on labelling and advertising logos. On Solutré-Pouilly’s village square, the Union des Producteurs de Pouilly-Fuissé have established ‘l’Atrium’, a place for tasting, buying and learning all about these controlled designation of origin wines. The exceptional natural environment in Pouilly-Fuissé has been recognised at national level and protected under the ‘Grand site Solutré-Pouilly-Vergisson’ With more than 200 000 visitors each year, the ‘Grand site’ is one of Burgundy’s most visited tourist attractions.
In 1995, a 4 ha-vineyard in Chaintré was bequeathed to the Hospices de Beaune. Of the many wines auctioned each year at the famous wine sale in November, ‘Pouilly-Fuissé’ is therefore the only ‘cru’ not produced in Côte d’Or.
Much of the wine from ‘Pouilly-Fuissé’, the flagship vineyard of the Mâconnais region, is exported (more than 70% of production). It is mainly exported to the United Kingdom, Asia and the USA where it is very highly regarded.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)


Geographical designations and additional remarks

Legal framework:






 


National legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Additional provisions relating to labelling




Description of the condition:






 


The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the reference ‘premier cru’ for wines meeting the production conditions laid down for that reference in the specification.










 


The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the reference ‘premier cru’ and then the name of one of the climats listed below for wines meeting the production conditions laid down for references to ‘premier cru’.










 


The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the name of one of the climats listed below for wines meeting the production conditions laid down for references to ‘premier cru’.




List of climats:






 



Municipality of Chaintré:







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Le Clos de Monsieur Noly










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Les Chevrières










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Aux Quarts










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Le Clos Reyssier














 



Municipality of Fuissé:







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Le Clos










—


Les Brulés










—


Les Ménétrières










—


Les Reisses










—


Les Vignes Blanches










—


Les Perrières










—


Vers Cras














 



Municipality of Solutré-Pouilly:







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La Frérie










—


Le Clos de Solutré










—


Au Vignerais










—


En Servy










—


Aux Bouthières










—


Aux Chailloux










—


Pouilly










—


Vers Cras














 



Municipality of Vergisson:







—


Les Crays










—


La Maréchaude










—


Sur la Roche










—


En France









Municipalities in the area in immediate proximity to the department of Côte d’Or

Legal framework:






 


National legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area




Description of the condition:






 


Agencourt, Aloxe-Corton, Ancey, Arcenant, Argilly, Autricourt, Auxey-Duresses, Baubigny, Beaune, Belan-sur-Ource, Bévy, Bissey-la-Côte, Bligny-lès-Beaune, Boncourt-le-Bois, Bouix, Bouze-lès-Beaune, Brion-sur-Ource, Brochon, Cérilly, Chambœuf, Chambolle-Musigny, Channay, Charrey-sur-Seine, Chassagne-Montrachet, Châtillon-sur-Seine, Chaumont-le-Bois, Chaux, Chenôve, Chevannes, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Clémencey, Collonges-lès-Bévy, Combertault, Comblanchien, Corcelles-les-Arts, Corcelles-les-Monts, Corgoloin, Cormot-Vauchignon, Corpeau, Couchey, Curley, Curtil-Vergy, Daix, Dijon, Ebaty, Echevronne, Epernay-sous-Gevrey, L’Etang-Vergy, Etrochey, Fixin, Flagey-Echézeaux, Flavignerot, Fleurey-sur-Ouche, Fussey, Gerland, Gevrey-Chambertin, Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Gomméville, Grancey-sur-Ource, Griselles, Ladoix-Serrigny, Lantenay, Larrey, Levernois, Magny-lès-Villers, Mâlain, Marcenay, Marey-lès-Fussey, Marsannay-la-Côte, Massingy, Mavilly-Mandelot, Meloisey, Merceuil, Messanges, Meuilley, Meursanges, Meursault, Molesme, Montagny-lès-Beaune, Monthelie, Montliot-et-Courcelles, Morey-Saint-Denis, Mosson, Nantoux, Nicey, Noiron-sur-Seine, Nolay, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Obtrée, Pernand-Vergelesses, Perrigny-lès-Dijon, Plombières-lès-Dijon, Poinçon-lès-Larrey, Pommard, Pothières, Premeaux-Prissey, Prusly-sur-Ource, Puligny-Montrachet, Quincey, Reulle-Vergy, La Rochepot, Ruffey-lès-Beaune, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Bernard, Saint-Philibert, Saint-Romain, Sainte-Colombe-sur-Seine, Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Segrois, Tailly, Talant, Thoires, Vannaire, Velars-sur-Ouche, Vertault, Vignoles, Villars-Fontaine, Villebichot, Villedieu, Villers-la-Faye, Villers-Patras, Villy-le-Moutier, Vix, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot.





Municipalities in the area in immediate proximity to the department of Rhône

Legal framework:






 


National legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area




Description of the condition:






 


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





Municipalities in the area in immediate proximity to the department of Saône-et-Loire

Legal framework:






 


National legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area




Description of the condition:






 


Aluze, Ameugny, Azé, Barizey, Beaumont-sur-Grosne, Berzé-la-Ville, Berzé-le-Châtel, Bissey-sous-Cruchaud, Bissy-la-Mâconnaise, Bissy-sous-Uxelles, Bissy-sur-Fley, Blanot, Bonnay, Bouzeron, Boyer, Bray, Bresse-sur-Grosne, Burgy, Burnand, Bussières, Buxy, Cersot, Chagny, Chalon-sur-Saône, Chamilly, Champagny-sous-Uxelles, Champforgeuil, Chânes, Change, Chapaize, La Chapelle-de-Bragny, La Chapelle-de-Guinchay, La Chapelle-sous-Brancion, Charbonnières, Chardonnay, La Charmée, Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Charrecey, Chasselas, Chassey-le-Camp, Château, Châtenoy-le-Royal, Chaudenay, Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Chenôves, Chevagny-les-Chevrières, Chissey-lès-Mâcon, Clessé, Cluny, Cormatin, Cortambert, Cortevaix, Couches, Crêches-sur-Saône, Créot, Cruzille, Culles-les-Roches, Curtil-sous-Burnand, Davayé, Demigny, Dennevy, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Donzy-le-Pertuis, Dracy-le-Fort, Dracy-lès-Couches, Epertully, Etrigny, Farges-lès-Chalon, Farges-lès-Mâcon, Flagy, Fleurville, Fley, Fontaines, Fragnes-La Loyère (the former municipality of La Loyère only), Genouilly, Germagny, Givry, Granges, Grevilly, Hurigny, Igé, Jalogny, Jambles, Jugy, Jully-lès-Buxy, Lacrost, Laives, Laizé, Lalheue, Leynes, Lournand, Lugny, Mâcon, Malay, Mancey, Martailly-lès-Brancion, Massilly, Mellecey, Mercurey, Messey-sur-Grosne, Milly-Lamartine, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Montbellet, Montceaux-Ragny, Moroges, Nanton, Ozenay, Paris-l’Hôpital, Péronne, Pierreclos, Plottes, Préty, Prissé, Pruzilly, Remigny, La Roche-Vineuse, Romanèche-Thorins, Rosey, Royer, Rully, Saint-Albain, Saint-Ambreuil, Saint-Amour-Bellevue, Saint-Boil, Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, Saint-Denis-de-Vaux, Saint-Désert, Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé, Saint-Gengoux-le-National, Saint-Germain-lès-Buxy, Saint-Gervais-sur-Couches, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Jean-de-Trézy, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, Saint-Mard-de-Vaux, Saint-Martin-Belle-Roche, Saint-Martin-du-Tartre, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Saint-Maurice-de-Satonnay, Saint-Maurice-des-Champs, Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches, Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes, Saint-Rémy, Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, Saint-Symphorien-d’Ancelles, Saint-Vallerin, Saint-Vérand, Saint-Ythaire, Saisy, La Salle, Salornay-sur-Guye, Sampigny-lès-Maranges, Sancé, Santilly, Sassangy, Saules, Savigny-sur-Grosne, Sennecey-le-Grand, Senozan, Sercy, Serrières, Sigy-le-Châtel, Sologny, Taizé, Tournus, Uchizy, Varennes-lès-Mâcon, Vaux-en-Pré, Vers, Verzé, Le Villars, La Vineuse (the former municipalities of Donzy-le-National, La Vineuse and Massy only), Vinzelles, Viré.





Municipalities in the area in immediate proximity to the department of Yonne

Legal framework:






 


National legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area




Description of the condition:






 


Aigremont, Annay-sur-Serein, Arcy-sur-Cure, Asquins, Augy, Auxerre, Avallon, Bazarnes, Beine, Bernouil, Béru, Bessy-sur-Cure, Bleigny-le-Carreau, Censy, Chablis, Champlay, Champs-sur-Yonne, Chamvres, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Charentenay, Châtel-Gérard, Chemilly-sur-Serein, Cheney, Chevannes, Chichée, Chitry, Collan, Coulangeron, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Courgis, Cruzy-le-Châtel, Dannemoine, Deux Rivières, Dyé, Epineuil, Escamps, Escolives-Sainte-Camille, Fleys, Fontenay-près-Chablis, Gy-l’Evêque, Héry, Irancy, Island, Joigny, Jouancy, Junay, Jussy, Lichères-près-Aigremont, Lignorelles, Ligny-le-Châtel, Lucy-sur-Cure, Maligny, Mélisey, Merry-Sec, Migé, Molay, Molosmes, Montigny-la-Resle, Montholon (the municipalities of Champvallon, Villiers-sur-Tholon and Volgré only), Mouffy, Moulins-en-Tonnerrois, Nitry, Noyers, Ouanne, Paroy-sur-Tholon, Pasilly, Pierre-Perthuis, Poilly-sur-Serein, Pontigny, Préhy, Quenne, Roffey, Rouvray, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Saint-Cyr-les-Colons, Saint-Père, Sainte-Pallaye, Sainte-Vertu, Sarry, Senan, Serrigny, Tharoiseau, Tissey, Tonnerre, Tronchoy, Val-de-Mercy, Vallan, Venouse, Venoy, Vermenton, Vézannes, Vézelay, Vézinnes, Villeneuve-Saint-Salves, Villy, Vincelles, Vincelottes, Viviers, Yrouerre.





Additional provisions

Legal framework:






 


National legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Additional provisions relating to labelling




Description of the condition:






a) -


The name of a climat which may be linked to the term ‘premier cru’ is placed immediately after the name of the controlled designation of origin and printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.










b) -


Wines with the controlled designation of origin may display the name of a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that:






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it is the name of a place in the land register;










—


it appears on the harvest declaration;










—


the place name is not the same as one of the climats eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’, in order to avoid any problems of duplication.




The place name must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin.










c) -


Wines with the controlled designation of origin may specify on their labels the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bourgogne’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bourgogne’.










d) -


When the grape variety is specified on the label, this does not appear in the same visual field as the mandatory indications and is printed in letters no larger than 2 mm.





Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-4cfb89bd-e375-438d-90ff-d88fb1a54e0a


(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.