Publication of a communication of 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 2023/C 86/12
Date: 2023-03-08
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: France, Occitanie, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, red wine, rosé wine, still wine, white wine








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8.3.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 86/15






Publication of a communication of 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
(2023/C 86/12)
This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).
COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’


PGI-FR-A1168-AM01


Date of communication: 8.12.2022


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Organoleptic description of the wines

Chapter I, section 3.3 of the specification for the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication has been supplemented to accommodate additions to the organoleptic description of the PGI wines.
The single document has been supplemented at the point entitled ‘Description of the wine(s)’.
2.   Area in immediate proximity

Chapter I, section 4.2 – Area in immediate proximity – of the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ has been amended. The list of municipalities making up the area in immediate proximity has been updated, without any changes, in accordance with the 2021 Official Geographical Code.
This editorial amendment allows the geographical area to be identified with reference to the 2021 version of the Official Geographical Code, which is updated by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), and gives the delimitation of the geographical area legal certainty. This reference to the point entitled ‘area in immediate proximity’ has been added to the single document.
The single document has been updated at the point entitled ‘Further conditions – area in immediate proximity’.
3.   Vine varieties

Chapter I, section 5 – Vine varieties – of the specification for the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication has been amended.
The list of varieties selected for the production of the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication has been amended as follows:






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Introduction of disease-resistant varieties:
Artaban N, Bronner B, Cabernet blanc B, Cabernet Cortis N, Floreal B, Johanniter B, Monarch N, Muscaris B, Pinotin N, Prior N, Saphira B, Sauvignac B, Solaris B, Soreli B, Souvigner gris B, Vidoc N and Voltis B.










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Introduction of varieties with the potential to adapt to climate change:
Agiorgitiko N, Assyrtiko B, Calabrese N, Carricant B, Fiano B, Montepulciano N, Moschofilero Rs, Primitivo N, Roditis Rs, Saperavi N, Touriga Nacional N, Verdejo B, Xinomavro Rs.










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Withdrawal of 35 varieties not recorded as being in production:
Alphonse Lavallée N, Altesse B, Aramon blanc B, Aranel B, Arvine B, Auxerrois B, Baco blanc B, Cardinal Rg, Chasselas rose Rs, Clairette rose Rs, Clarin B, Couderc noir N, Gamay de Chaudenay N, Jurançon blanc B, Landal N, Lival N, Maréchal Foch N, Mondeuse N, Müller-Thurgau B, Muscadelle B, Muscat à petits grains rouges Rg, Muscat à petits grains rosés Rs, Picardan B, Plant droit N, Ravat blanc b, Rayon d’or B, Rivairenc blanc B, Rivairenc N, Rubilande Rs, Savagnin Rose Rs, Servant B, Seyval B, Valérien B, Villard blanc B, Villard noir N.




The varieties which have been added are known to be resistant to drought and fungal diseases. With similar physiological and oenological properties to the varieties used in the PGI production, they reduce the need for plant protection products. They do not affect the characteristics of the PGI wines.
The amendment of the list of varieties selected for the PGI vine varieties affects the single document in the section entitled ‘Wine grape varieties’.
4.   Maximum yield

Chapter I, section 6 of the specification for the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication – Maximum yields – has been amended.
Wines with the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication are produced up to a maximum yield per hectare of 90 hectolitres for red and white wines (no change) and 100 hectolitres instead of 90 hl/ha for rosé wines.
The production of rosé wines dominates, and the objective of growers is to be able to adapt to market developments without affecting the quality of the wines produced.
The ‘Maximum yields’ section of the single document has been amended.
5.   Link with the geographical area

Chapter I, section 7.1 of the specification for the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication has been amended to enhance the description of the geographical area.
The ‘Link with the geographical area’ section of the single document has been amended and extended.
6.   Inspection body

Chapter III of the specification for the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication has been amended to simplify the section entitled ‘Inspection body’, specifying that compliance with the product specification must be checked on the basis of an approved control plan and by a third-party body delegated by the INAO and offering guarantees of competence, impartiality and independence.
This simplification does not affect the single document.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Coteaux d’Ensérune
2.   Geographical indication type

PGI - Protected geographical indication
3.   Categories of grapevine products







1.


Wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
The ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication covers still red, rosé and white wines.
The white wines of Coteaux d’Ensérune come from a wide range of local or introduced varieties (Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Grenache blanc, Vermentino) planted in the most suitable areas. They are produced separately or in blends and are characterised by an aromatic range of ripe, white-fleshed fruit and citrus fruits. These aromatic notes are usually accompanied by a hint of freshness, which lends a remarkable balance to the wines.
The red wines are made from Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan and Pinot, harvested at a ripeness which promotes the aromatic expression of red fruits and spices, combined with present and melted tannins. The wines are characterised by an intense, bright red colour, intense aromas of fresh and ripe fruit, a good mouthfeel, and a fairly long finish.
The rosé wines are made from Cinsaut, Syrah, Carignan and Merlot from suitable areas, harvested in such a way as to preserve their acidity and freshness. They generally display a marked fruitiness and a long finish.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


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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

Specific oenological practice
All wine-making practices followed must comply with the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.
5.2.   Maximum yields







1.


red and white wines
90 hectolitres per hectare










2.


rosé wines
100 hectolitres per hectare




6.   Demarcated geographical area

The harvesting of the grapes and the production and development of wines bearing the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI must take place in the territory of the following municipalities in the department of Hérault:
Béziers (sections AI, AH, AK, AL, AM, AV, AW, AX, AY, AZ, BC, BM, BN, BT, BV, part of section BD, Lirou, on the left bank), Capestang, Cazedarnes, Cazouls-lès-Béziers (except for the part of sections C4 and D2 located on the left bank of the Orb), Colombiers, Lespignan, Maraussan, Maureilhan, Montady, Montels, Nissan-lez-Ensérune, Poilhes, Puisserguier, Thézan-lès-Béziers (the part of sections E3 and D3 located on the right bank of the Orb), Vendres (section BR)
7.   Wine grape variety(-ies)

Agiorgitiko N
Alicante Henri Bouschet N
Alvarinho - Albariño
Aramon N
Aramon gris G
Arinarnoa N
Artaban N
Assyrtiko B
Aubun N - Murescola
Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc
Bronner B
Cabernet blanc B
Cabernet Cortis N
Cabernet Franc N
Cabernet Sauvignon N
Calabrese N
Caladoc N
Carignan N
Carignan blanc B
Carmenère N
Carricante
Chambourcin N
Chardonnay B
Chasan B
Chasselas B
Chenanson N
Chenin B
Cinsaut N - Cinsault
Clairette B
Colombard B
Cot N - Malbec
Counoise N
Danlas B
Egiodola N
Fer N - Fer Servadou, Braucol, Mansois, Pinenc
Fiano
Floreal B
Gamay N
Gewurztraminer Rs
Grenache N
Grenache blanc B
Grenache gris G
Gros Manseng B
Johanniter B
Listan B - Palomino
Lledoner pelut N
Macabeu B - Macabeo
Marsanne B
Marselan N
Mauzac B
Merlot N
Meunier N
Monarch N
Montepulciano
Morrastel N - Minustellu, Graciano
Moschofilero Rs
Mourvèdre N - Monastrell
Muscardin N
Muscaris B
Muscat d’Alexandrie B - Muscat, Moscato
Muscat de Hambourg N - Muscat, Moscato
Muscat à petits grains blancs B – Muscat, Moscato
Nielluccio N - Nielluciu
Négrette N
Parrellada B
Petit Manseng B
Petit Verdot N
Pinot gris G
Pinot noir N
Pinotin N
Piquepoul blanc B
Piquepoul gris G
Piquepoul noir N
Portan N
Primitivo N - Zinfandel
Prior N
Riesling B
Roditis Rs
Roussanne B
Saperavi N
Saphira B
Sauvignac
Sauvignon B - Sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon gris G - Fié gris
Sciaccarello N
Semillon B
Solaris B
Soreli B
Souvignier gris Rs
Sylvaner B
Syrah N - Shiraz
Tannat N
Tempranillo N
Terret blanc B
Terret gris G
Terret noir N
Touriga Nacional N
Ugni blanc B
Verdejo B
Verdelho B
Vermentino B - Rolle
Vidoc N
Viognier B
Voltis B
Xinomavro N
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

The ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI production area occupies the part of the plain of Languedoc located between Béziers, in the department of Hérault, and the department of Aude. It stretches southwards from the foothills of the Montagne Noire range in the north across calcareous plateaux and molassic hills, which are known locally as puechs and are often topped with pine trees. Around these features, erosion has created gently-sloping bench terraces and slopes where exposure and water supply naturally favour wine-growing.
The area extends as far as the sea, on land close to the Aude, a historically unpredictable river which in the past has frequently shifted its bed, leaving ancient alluvium and terraces which are currently planted with vines. There are a large number of lakes, and the Aude estuary is a remarkable Natura 2000 site. This complex of wetlands with varying salinity is home not only to bodies of water or lagoons but also to peripheral natural environments: saltmarsh, wet meadows and reed beds.
The name ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ reflects the desire of the producers in this area since 1980 to distinguish some of their wines by using the name of the hill of Ensérune, at the top of which are the remains of an archaeological site and which was occupied by a fortified Roman town.
At the foot of this hill is the Canal du Midi, an exceptional UNESCO World Heritage feature which links the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, passing through the geographical area of the PGI.
Limestone and clay-limestone soils cover most of the area, although they vary greatly in terms of texture and depth. This diversity of soil conditions gives rise to an adaptation potential for a wide range of grape varieties.
The production area of the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI has a markedly Mediterranean climate characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters, with two rainy periods in the autumn and spring. Temperatures are high enough throughout the growing period of the vines to ensure that the grapes ripen well. Rainfall in the area averages 500 mm to 600 mm, with less than 100 mm falling from June to August.
8.2.   Specificity of the product

Bas-Languedoc, and more particularly Hérault, has a tradition of wine-growing stretching back to Roman times and established itself in the middle of the 19th century, with the development of the railway, as an area devoted almost exclusively to wine-growing. The access to the outside world which this afforded has enabled wine-growing to expand alongside major technological and economic developments.
Since the 1950s, a continuous effort has been made to convert vineyards to adapt them to changing consumption patterns, with varieties traditionally associated with regions renowned for controlled designations of origin planted in the areas most suitable for their cultivation.
As early as 1901, wine-growers who were committed to their product were the forerunners of a collective approach by creating, in Maraussan, the first cooperative cellar in the wine-growing South of France. The production of vins de pays (‘country wines’) from the late 1960s proceeded in the same spirit. The merger in 1995 of seven cooperative wineries already involved in the production of vins de pays led to the pooling of resources and expertise for the production of the PGI wines.
‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI wines are produced from black grape varieties (80 % of the area under cultivation, half of which are Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) and white grape varieties (20 % of the area under cultivation, with Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Viognier predominating).
The varieties are processed separately. Production can be broken down into two types of wine:






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wines made by blending varieties which are traditional in the region, such as Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, and










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‘varietal’ wines obtained from one or more varieties chosen from well-known varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon but also less-known and highly valued varieties such as Marselan (red) or Marsanne (white).




Varietal wines have great potential for the renewal and diversification of production for the whole area.
In the case of white and rosé wines, fruit and freshness are the most sought-after qualities in the organoleptic profile.
The red wines are characterised by an intense bright red colour with structured tannins, and they have distinctive aromas of red fruits and spices.
The wines covered by the PGI designation are divided equally between red, rosé and white.
Each year, 25 000 hl are sold under the ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI, a significant proportion of which is bottled in the production area and exported to northern European countries.
8.3.   Causal link between the specificity of the geographical area and the specificity of the product

The local conditions described above in which ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI wines are produced are reflected in certain specific qualities of the products.
Choosing the right variety for a parcel on the basis of detailed knowledge of the soil and climate data recorded in a database which is updated year after year in the light of field observations contributes decisively to realising the wine-growing potential of the area.
The ripening of the grapes in each parcel is monitored every year in order to determine the optimum harvest date, depending on the final product sought – in particular for the production of white and rosé wines – in order to preserve the aromas.
The reputation of this wine-growing area reaches beyond the department of Hérault. Through historical research and daily work in the various vineyards around the hill of Ensérune, people have generated an enthusiasm which has resulted in controlled production based on a PGI designation for many years of some 25 000 hl.
Aware of the undeniable influence of the natural environment on the specific nature of ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ PGI wines, wine-growers in the producers’ trade union have embarked on a collective effort to preserve natural habitats for rare bird species.
Situated in the production area, Béziers, the second-largest town in the department of Hérault and a traditional centre of the wine-growing economy, works to promote the wine-growing economy through its tourist attractions. The city attracts many tourists visiting the surrounding area (beaches, hinterland) during the summer thanks to cultural and festive events, the best known of which is the féria de Béziers. Wine-growers are also involved in organising local festivities, thereby helping to shape the image of the wines of the Coteaux d’Ensérune region in the eyes of summer visitors. This link between tourism centred on Béziers and wine-growing is the cornerstone of the reputation of Coteaux d’Ensérune wines.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)


Labelling

Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication may be supplemented by the name of one or more grape varieties.
The ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ protected geographical indication may be supplemented by the terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’.
The European Union PGI logo must appear on the label if the words ‘Indication géographique protégée’ (Protected Geographical Indication) are replaced by the traditional term ‘Vin de pays’.

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 production and development of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Coteaux d’Ensérune’ comprises the following municipalities, in accordance with the Official Geographical Code for 2021:
—   Department of Aude:
Aigues-Vives, Airoux, Alairac, Albas, Albières, Alzonne, Aragon, Argeliers, Argens-Minervois, Armissan, Arquettes-en-Val, Arzens, Auriac, Azille, Badens, Bages, Bagnoles, Baraigne, Barbaira, Belflou, Belpech, Berriac, Bizanet, Bize-Minervois, Blomac, Bouilhonnac, Bouisse, Boutenac, Bram, Brousses-et-Villaret, Les Brunels, Cabrespine, Cahuzac, Camplong-d'Aude, Canet, Capendu, Carcassonne, Carlipa, Cascastel-des-Corbières, La Cassaigne, Les Cassés, Castans, Castelnaudary, Castelnau-d'Aude, Caudebronde, Caunes-Minervois, Caunettes-en-Val, Caux-et-Sauzens, Cavanac, Caves, Cazalrenoux, Cazilhac, Cenne-Monestiés, Citou, Comigne, Conilhac-Corbières, Conques-sur-Orbiel, Couffoulens, Coursan, Coustouge, Cruscades, Cucugnan, Cumiès, Cuxac-Cabardès, Cuxac-d'Aude, Davejean, Dernacueillette, Douzens, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Durban-Corbières, Embres-et-Castelmaure, Escales, Fabrezan, Fajac-en-Val, Fajac-la-Relenque, Fanjeaux, Félines-Termenès, Fendeille, Ferrals-les-Corbières, Feuilla, Fitou, Fleury, Floure, Fontcouverte, Fonters-du-Razès, Fontiers-Cabardès, Fontiès-d'Aude, Fontjoncouse, La Force, Fournes-Cabardès, Fraisse-Cabardès, Fraissé-des-Corbières, Gaja-la-Selve, Generville, Ginestas, Gourvieille, Gruissan, Homps, Les Ilhes, Issel, Jonquières, Labastide-d'Anjou, Labastide-en-Val, Labastide-Esparbairenque, Labécède-Lauragais, Lacombe, Lafage, Lagrasse, Lairière, Lanet, La Palme, Laprade, La Redorte, Laroque-de-Fa, Lasbordes, Lastours, Laurabuc, Laurac, Laure-Minervois, Lavalette, Lespinassière, Leuc, Leucate, Lézignan-Corbières, Limousis, La Louvière-Lauragais, Luc-sur-Orbieu, Mailhac, Maisons, Malves-en-Minervois, Marcorignan, Marquein, Marseillette, Les Martys, Mas-Cabardès, Mas-des-Cours, Massac, Mas-Saintes-Puelles, Mayreville, Mayronnes, Mézerville, Miraval-Cabardès, Mirepeisset, Mireval-Lauragais, Molandier, Molleville, Montauriol, Montbrun-des-Corbières, Montclar, Montferrand, Montgaillard, Montirat, Montjoi, Montmaur, Montolieu, Montréal, Montredon-des-Corbières, Montséret, Monze, Moussan, Moussoulens, Mouthoumet, Moux, Narbonne, Névian, Ornaisons, Orsans, Ouveillan, Padern, Palairac, Palaja, Paraza, Payra-sur-l'Hers, Paziols, Pécharic-et-le-Py, Pech-Luna, Pennautier, Pépieux, Pexiora, Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers, Peyrens, Peyriac-de-Mer, Peyriac-Minervois, Pezens, Plaigne, Plavilla, La Pomarède, Port-la-Nouvelle, Portel-des-Corbières,

Area in immediate proximity continued

Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
Department of Aude (continued):
Pouzols-Minervois, Pradelles-Cabardès, Preixan, Puginier, Puichéric, Quintillan, Raissac-d'Aude, Raissac-sur-Lampy, Ribaute, Ribouisse, Ricaud, Rieux-en-Val, Rieux-Minervois, Roquecourbe-Minervois, Roquefère, Roquefort-des-Corbières, Roubia, Rouffiac-d'Aude, Rouffiac-des-Corbières, Roullens, Rustiques, Saint-Amans, Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, Sainte-Camelle, Saint-Couat-d'Aude, Saint-Denis, Sainte-Eulalie, Saint-Frichoux, Saint-Gaudéric, Saint-Jean-de-Barrou, Saint-Julien-de-Briola, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, Saint-Martin-des-Puits, Saint-Martin-Lalande, Saint-Martin-le-Vieil, Saint-Michel-de-Lanès, Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude, Saint-Papoul, Saint-Paulet, Saint-Pierre-des-Champs, Saint-Sernin, Sainte-Valière, Saissac, Sallèles-Cabardès, Sallèles-d'Aude, Salles-d'Aude, Salles-sur-l'Hers, Salsigne, Salza, Serviès-en-Val, Sigean, Souilhanels, Souilhe, Soulatgé, Soupex, Talairan, Taurize, Termes, Thézan-des-Corbières, La Tourette-Cabardès, Tournissan, Tourouzelle, Trassanel, Trausse, Trèbes, Treilles, Tréville, Tuchan, Val-de-Dagne, Ventenac-Cabardès, Ventenac-en-Minervois, Verdun-en-Lauragais, Vignevieille, Villalier, Villanière, Villardonnel, Villar-en-Val, Villarzel-Cabardès, Villasavary, Villautou, Villedaigne, Villedubert, Villegailhenc, Villegly, Villemagne, Villemoustaussou, Villeneuve-la-Comptal, Villeneuve-les-Corbières, Villeneuve-lès-Montréal, Villeneuve-Minervois, Villepinte, Villerouge-Termenès, Villesèque-des-Corbières, Villesèquelande, Villesiscle, Villespy, Villetritouls, Vinassan.
—   Department of Aveyron:
Aguessac, Alrance, Arnac-sur-Dourdou, Ayssènes, Balaguier-sur-Rance, La Bastide-Pradines, La Bastide-Solages, Belmont-sur-Rance, Brasc, Broquiès, Brousse-le-Château, Brusque, Calmels-et-le-Viala, Camarès, Campagnac, La Capelle-Bonance, Castelnau-Pégayrols, La Cavalerie, Le Clapier, Combret, Compeyre, Comprégnac, Cornus, Les Costes-Gozon, Coupiac, La Couvertoirade, Creissels, La Cresse, Curan, Fayet, Fondamente, Gissac, L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac, Lapanouse-de-Cernon, Laval-Roquecezière, Lestrade-et-Thouels, Marnhagues-et-Latour, Martrin, Mélagues, Millau, Montagnol, Montclar, Montfranc, Montjaux, Montlaur, Mostuéjouls, Murasson, Mounes-Prohencoux, Nant, Paulhe, Peux-et-Couffouleux, Peyreleau, Plaisance, Pousthomy, Rebourguil, Rivière-sur-Tarn, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Affrique, Saint-André-de-Vézines, Saint-Beaulize, Saint-Beauzély, Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon, Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues, Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon, Saint-Izaire, Saint-Jean-d'Alcapiès, Saint-Jean-du-Bruel, Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul, Saint-Juéry, Saint-Laurent-de-Lévézou, Saint-Laurent-d'Olt, Saint-Léons, Saint-Martin-de-Lenne, Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, Saint-Rome-de-Tarn, Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne, Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance, Saint-Sever-du-Moustier, Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu, Salles-Curan, Sauclières, Ségur, La Serre, Sévérac d'Aveyron, Sylvanès, Tauriac-de-Camarès, Tournemire, Le Truel, Vabres-l'Abbaye, Verrières, Versols-et-Lapeyre, Veyreau, Vézins-de-Lévézou, Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux, Viala-du-Tarn, Villefranche-de-Panat.

Area in immediate proximity continued

Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
—   Department of Hérault:
Abeilhan, Adissan, Agde, Agel, Aigne, Aigues-Vives, Les Aires, Alignan-du-Vent, Assas, Assignan, Aumes, Autignac, Azillanet, Babeau-Bouldoux, Baillargues, Balaruc-les-Bains, Balaruc-le-Vieux, Bassan, Beaufort, Beaulieu, Bédarieux, Berlou, Bessan, Béziers (except for sections AI, AH, AK, AL, AM, AV, AW, AX, AY, AZ, BC, BM, BN, BT, BV, and part of section BD on the left bank of the Lirou), Boisseron, Boisset, Boujan-sur-Libron, Bouzigues, Buzignargues, Cabrerolles, Cabrières, Cambon-et-Salvergues, Campagne, Camplong, Candillargues, Carlencas-et-Levas, Cassagnoles, Castanet-le-Haut, Castelnau-de-Guers, Castelnau-le-Lez, Castries, La Caunette, Causses-et-Veyran, Caussiniojouls, Caux, Cazevieille, Cazouls-d'Hérault, Cazouls-lès-Béziers (parts of sections C4 and D2 located on the left bank of the Orb), Cébazan, Cers, Cessenon-sur-Orb, Cesseras, Clapiers, Claret, Colombières-sur-Orb, Combaillaux, Combes, Corneilhan, Coulobres, Courniou, Cournonsec, Cournonterral, Creissan, Le Crès, Cruzy, Entre-Vignes, Espondeilhan, Fabrègues, Faugères, Félines-Minervois, Ferrals-les-Montagnes, Ferrières-les-Verreries, Ferrières-Poussarou, Florensac, Fontanès, Fontès, Fos, Fouzilhon, Fraisse-sur-Agout, Frontignan, Gabian, Galargues, Garrigues, Gigean, Grabels, Graissessac, La Grande-Motte, Guzargues, Hérépian, Jacou, Juvignac, Lamalou-les-Bains, Lansargues, Lattes, Laurens, Lauret, Lavérune, Lézignan-la-Cèbe, Lieuran-Cabrières, Lieuran-lès-Béziers, Lignan-sur-Orb, La Livinière, Loupian, Lunel, Lunel-Viel, Magalas, Margon, Marseillan, Marsillargues, Les Matelles, Mauguio, Mèze, Minerve, Mireval, Mons, Montagnac, Montaud, Montbazin, Montblanc, Montesquieu, Montferrier-sur-Lez, Montouliers, Montpellier, Mudaison, Murles, Murviel-lès-Béziers, Murviel-lès-Montpellier, Neffiès, Nézignan-l'Évêque, Nizas, Olargues, Olonzac, Oupia, Pailhès, Palavas-les-Flots, Pardailhan, Péret, Pérols, Pézenas, Pézènes-les-Mines, Pierrerue, Pignan, Pinet, Pomérols, Portiragnes, Le Poujol-sur-Orb, Poussan, Pouzolles, Le Pradal, Prades-le-Lez, Prades-sur-Vernazobre, Prémian, Puimisson, Puissalicon, Quarante, Restinclières, Rieussec, Riols, Roquebrun, Roquessels, Rosis, Roujan, Saint-Aunès, Saint-Bauzille-de-Montmel, Saint-Brès, Saint-Chinian, Saint-Clément-de-Rivière, Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues, Saint-Drézéry, Saint-Étienne-d'Albagnan, Saint-Étienne-Estréchoux,

Area in immediate proximity continued

Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
Department of Hérault (continued):
Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues, Saint-Geniès-de-Varensal, Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit, Saint-Georges-d'Orques, Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare, Saint-Hilaire-de-Beauvoir, Saint-Jean-de-Cornies, Saint-Jean-de-Cuculles, Saint-Jean-de-Minervois, Saint-Jean-de-Védas, Saint-Julien, Saint-Just, Saint-Martin-de-l'Arçon, Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez, Saint-Nazaire-de-Pézan, Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens, Saint-Sériès, Saint-Thibéry, Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues, Saint-Vincent-d'Olargues, La Salvetat-sur-Agout, Saturargues, Saussan, Saussines, Sauteyrargues, Sauvian, Sérignan, Servian, Sète, Siran, Le Soulié, Sussargues, Taussac-la-Billière, Teyran, Thézan-lès-Béziers (except for the parts of sections AR and AS located on the right bank of the Orb), Tourbes, La Tour-sur-Orb, Le Triadou, Usclas-d'Hérault, Vacquières, Vailhan, Vailhauquès, Valergues, Valflaunès, Valras-Plage, Valros, Vélieux, Vendargues, Vendres (except for section BR), Verreries-de-Moussans, Vias, Vic-la-Gardiole, Vieussan, Villemagne-l'Argentière, Villeneuve-lès-Béziers, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Villespassans, Villetelle, Villeveyrac.
—   Department of Tarn:
Aguts, Aiguefonde, Albine, Algans, Ambres, Anglès, Appelle, Arfons, Arifat, Aussillon, Bannières, Barre, Belcastel, Belleserre, Berlats, Bertre, Le Bez, Blan, Boissezon, Bout-du-Pont-de-Larn, Brassac, Briatexte, Brousse, Burlats, Busque, Cabanès, Cahuzac, Cambon-lès-Lavaur, Cambounès, Cambounet-sur-le-Sor, Les Cammazes, Carbes, Castres, Caucalières, Cuq, Cuq-Toulza, Damiatte, Dourgne, Durfort, Escoussens, Escroux, Espérausses, Fiac, Fontrieu, Fréjeville, Garrevaques, Garrigues, Gijounet, Giroussens, Graulhet, Guitalens-L'Albarède, Jonquières, Labastide-Rouairoux, Labastide-Saint-Georges, Laboulbène, Labruguière, Lacabarède, Lacaune, Lacaze, Lacougotte-Cadoul, Lacroisille, Lacrouzette, Lagardiolle, Lagarrigue, Lamontélarié, Lasfaillades, Lautrec, Lavaur, Lempaut, Lescout, Lugan, Magrin, Marzens, Le Masnau-Massuguiès, Massac-Séran, Massaguel, Maurens-Scopont, Mazamet, Missècle, Montcabrier, Montdragon, Montfa, Montgey, Montpinier, Montredon-Labessonnié, Mont-Roc, Moulayrès, Moulin-Mage, Mouzens, Murat-sur-Vèbre, Nages, Navès, Noailhac, Palleville, Payrin-Augmontel, Péchaudier, Peyregoux, Pont-de-Larn, Poudis, Prades, Pratviel, Puéchoursi, Puybegon, Puycalvel, Puylaurens, Rayssac, Le Rialet, Roquecourbe, Roquevidal, Rouairoux, Saint-Affrique-les-Montagnes, Saint-Agnan, Saint-Amancet, Saint-Amans-Soult, Saint-Amans-Valtoret, Saint-Avit, Saint-Gauzens, Saint-Genest-de-Contest, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Germier, Saint-Jean-de-Rives, Saint-Jean-de-Vals, Saint-Julien-du-Puy, Saint-Lieux-lès-Lavaur, Saint-Paul-Cap-de-Joux, Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy, Saint-Salvi-de-Carcavès, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Saint-Sernin-lès-Lavaur, Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, Saïx, Sauveterre, Sémalens, Senaux, Serviès, Sorèze, Soual, Teulat, Teyssode, Vabre, Valdurenque, Veilhes, Vénès, Verdalle, Viane, Vielmur-sur-Agout, Villeneuve-lès-Lavaur, Le Vintrou, Viterbe, Viviers-lès-Lavaur, Viviers-lès-Montagnes.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-cec5af50-d6c6-423e-bfc7-3a19952cd2f4


(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.