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
Date: 2025-04-10
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine, still wine








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10.4.2025






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
(C/2025/2242)

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


                     ‘Chénas’
                  


PDO-FR-A1029-AM03


Date of communication: 6 January 2025
                  


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical area

In Chapter I, Section IV, point 1 of the specification, the number ‘2019’ has been replaced by ‘2022’.
This editorial amendment allows the geographical area to be identified with reference to the 2022 version of the Official Geographic Code, which is published by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), and gives the definition of the geographical area legal certainty.
Point 6 of the single document has been amended.
2.   Area in immediate proximity

In Chapter I, Section IV, point 3 of the specification, the number ‘2019’ has been replaced by ‘2022’.
This editorial amendment allows the area in immediate proximity to be identified with reference to the 2022 version of the Official Geographic Code, published by the INSEE.
The addition of this reference gives legal certainty to the definition of the area in immediate proximity.
The list of municipalities comprising the area in immediate proximity, including their names, has been updated, without changes to the area boundary, to take into account the administrative changes that have been made.
The section of the single document headed ‘Further conditions’ has been amended.
3.   Planting density

In Chapter I, Section VI, point 1(a) of the specification, specific provisions for vines grown on terraces have been added under the heading ‘Special provisions’:
In order to facilitate mechanisation of parcels on very steep slopes, winegrowers wish to be allowed to create terraces. The general rules on density are not applicable to this kind of vine cultivation. Specific provisions have therefore been approved by the competent national committee of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) and added to the specification.
The single document has been amended under the heading ‘Specific oenological practices’.
4.   Rules on foliage height

A specific rule has been added to Chapter I, Section VI, point 1(c) of the specification concerning foliage height for vines grown on terraces, for which spacing between rows is not defined.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
5.   Prohibition on using soil from outside the area

The following amendments have been made to Chapter I, Section VI, point 2 of the specification:






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A new paragraph (a) has been added prohibiting the use of soil from outside the area on the parcels covered by the designation.




It has been clarified that ‘soil from outside the area’ means soil that does not originate in the demarcated parcel area of the ‘Chénas’ protected designation of origin.






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The previous paragraph (a) is now paragraph (b).




This amendment does not concern the single document.
6.   Hot water treatment

The following amendments have been made to Chapter I, Section VI, point 2 of the specification:






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The previous paragraph (b) is now paragraph (c).










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Paragraph (c) has been amended as follows: ‘Hot water treatment of standard plants and plants from private nurseries is mandatory’.




This provision is in fulfilment of the new rule established by the competent national committee of the INAO to combat the development of flavescence dorée. The new rule is intended to limit permitted treatments to hot water treatment, prohibiting alternative treatments which do not offer the same guarantees of effectiveness.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
7.   Yield and upper yield limit

The following amendments have been made to Chapter I, Section VIII, point 1 of the specification:






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The existing provisions have been set out in a paragraph labelled (a);










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A paragraph (b) has been added, setting out the rule for calculating the authorised yield for vines grown on terraces. The maximum yield of these terraced plots is that set out for the designation in paragraph (a).




This amendment does not concern the single document.
8.   Transitional measures

Chapter I, Section XI, point 1(a) of the specification, the transitional measure concerning the minimum planting density, has been amended.
The authorisation for the partial grubbing-up of vines in place as of 28 November 2004 has been extended from 2015 to 2031. A special rate of reduction applies for vines that will be grubbed up again. The purpose is to speed up vineyard restructuring in a difficult economic context that does not allow for large-scale replanting, and to facilitate mechanisation in the vineyard, thereby reducing use of glyphosate.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
9.   Declaration requirements

The following amendments have been made to Chapter II, Section I of the specification:






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In points 2, 3, 5 and 6, the provisions on the time limits for declaration obligations have been amended to make it easier to carry out checks.










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In point 2, it has been specified that products may not be made available in bulk until a favourable response to the declaration has been received from the approved inspection body.










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In point 4, the quarterly summary declaration system for the declarations referred to in points 3 and 6 is now available regardless of the volumes or the number of transactions carried out by operators. It has been specified that these summary declarations must be sent to the inspection body no later than 10 days after the end of the quarter.










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In point 5, it has been specified that consignments of unpackaged wine intended to be dispatched outside the national territory cannot be made available until a favourable response to the declaration concerning dispatch outside the national territory has been received from the approved inspection body.










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Details on the reclassification declaration have been added at point 6.










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Point 9 has been amended to specify the operations authorised as part of the reorganisation of parcels.




This amendment does not concern the single document.
10.   References to the inspection body

The inspection body referred to in Chapter III, Section II of the specification has been replaced.
The first paragraph has been amended and the second paragraph has been deleted to reflect the new drafting rules.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Chénas
2.   Geographical indication type

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







1.


Wine




3.1.   Combined Nomenclature code







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22 – BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR

                        2204  - wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009




4.   Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
The wines are still, dry red wines. The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %. The total alcoholic strength by volume of the wines after enrichment does not exceed 13 %. At the time of packaging, the wines have a maximum malic acid content of 0,4 grams per litre. Wines that are finished and ready to be released for consumption conform to the following analytical standards: Maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose): 3 grams per litre. The other analytical criteria comply with the values established in European legislation. The wines are a beautiful, intense garnet-red colour. On the nose, they often have floral notes and fruity notes which develop into spiced aromas with age. In the mouth, the structure is soft and generous with a balanced, powerful elegance. The wines are often drunk young but they gain in complexity if kept for several years.
General analytical characteristics






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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) —










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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) —










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Minimum total acidity —










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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 14,17










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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) —




5.   Winemaking practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

Specific oenological practice






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The use of wood chips is prohibited.










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The total alcoholic strength by volume of the wines after enrichment does not exceed 13 %.










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Subtractive enrichment techniques are permitted up to a concentration rate of 10 %.










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The wines must be aged until at least 15 January of the year following the harvest.
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.
Cultivation method
Planting density
The minimum vine planting density is 6 000 plants per hectare.
The spacing between the rows is 2,10 metres or less. Between plants in the same row, spacing is at least 0,80 metres.
Provided that the minimum density of 6 000 plants per hectare is maintained, for the purposes of mechanisation, the spaces between rows may be a maximum of 3 metres.
These provisions do not apply to terraced plots. A terraced vineyard plot means a plot with specific landscaping, established before the vine was planted, necessitated by the pre-existing slope. This terraced landscaping is such that the usual planting density rules do not apply and the use of mechanised harvesters between the various levels is impossible.
For terraced vineyard plots, the spacing between plants in the same row is at least 0,80 metres.
Cultivation method










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Pruning rules










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Pruning is completed by 15 May.










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The wines are made from vines subject to spur pruning and trained to gobelet, éventail, or single or double cordon de Royat, or ‘Charmet’. Each plant has a maximum of ten buds.










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Each plant has three to five spurs with a maximum of two buds. For regeneration purposes, each plant may also have a spur with a maximum of two buds cut from a water shoot growing out of the permanent wood.










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During initial pruning, or conversion to a different form of pruning, vines are pruned to a maximum of 12 buds per plant.




Irrigation is prohibited.






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Provisions relating to mechanised harvesting










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The harvest is piled no higher than 0,50 metres in the containers transporting it from the parcel to the winery.










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The containers are made of inert material suitable for food-use.










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The equipment for picking and transporting the harvest includes a special water-drainage or protection system.




5.2.   Maximum yields

61 hectolitres per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines are produced, developed and aged in the following municipalities, based on the 2022 Official Geographic Code: - Department of Rhône: Chénas; - Department of Saône-et-Loire: La Chapelle-de-Guinchay.
7.   Wine grape variety(ies)

Gamay N
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area lies mainly on the eastern side of the Montagne de Rémont, at an altitude of 510 metres, and on the terraces looking out over the Saône plain. To the west, where the sometimes steep slopes overlook the valley of the Mauvaise stream and the village of Chénas, the hilly terrain is harsh, becoming gentler in the foothills to the east.
The geographical area is located on the eastern sides of the northern Beaujolais hills, 15 kilometres south-west of Mâcon and 25 kilometres north of Villefranche-sur-Saône.
It also covers the territory of the municipalities of Chénas, in the department of Rhône, and La-Chapelle-de-Guinchay, in the south of the department of Saône-et-Loire.
The subsoil is composed of altered granitic rock intercut with seams of quartz and manganese. It occurs in the form of coarse-grained sand, resulting from the disaggregation of granite, or as smooth-edged lumps. To the east, on the gentler slopes, ancient levels and terraces cover the granite substrate, extending as far as the municipality of La-Chapelle-de-Guinchay.
The soils are mainly siliceous, high in iron oxide and acidic. On the granitic formations, the soils are sandstone, known locally as ‘grès’ or ‘gore’. To the west, in the foothills of the Montagne de Rémont, the pink, sandy expanses become richer in loams moving downstream. On the terraces, the sands are mixed with pebbles and gravel.
The soils are always well drained.
Located on the slopes that drain the rainwater, the parcels specifically demarcated for the grape harvest reach heights generally of between 210 and 380 metres.
The semi-maritime climate is subject to continental and southern influences, with summer heat and most of the rain falling in autumn and spring. This varied climate, with intense summer heat often continuing until autumn, is beneficial for the vines.
The Beaujolais hills play a vital role providing protection from the west winds, thereby diminishing the maritime influence. The hills produce a foehn effect that dries the maritime air, increasing the light and reducing rainfall correspondingly.
The broad Saône valley captures the light very effectively and reduces temperature variations.
8.2.   Description of the human factors relevant to the link

Vines have been present in Chénas since ancient times. In her work Les vins de Bourgogne (The wines of Burgundy), Suzanne Blanchet writes that vines have been grown ‘from the Mâconnais to the Lyonnais’, where forest prevails, since the 1st century (Pliny the Elder).
Etymologically, ‘Chénas’ takes its name from the oak forest [‘
                  chênes
                  ’ in French] that once covered its hills. Numerous sources tell that, following a royal order of 1316 issued by Philip V (‘Philip the Tall’), the oaks of the Montagne de Rémont were cleared to be replaced by vines.
From the end of the 15th century, having grown rich from silk and banking, the bourgeoisie of Lyons developed viticulture.
The decree of 11 September 1936 recognised the controlled designation of origin ‘Chénas’ for part of the territory of the municipality of Chénas. Since 1945, the demarcated parcel area has covered the neighbouring slopes of the municipality of La-Chapelle-de-Guinchay.
At the same time, around 40 producers founded the cooperative cellar, established in 1934 in a property belonging to the Château des Michauds, in Chénas. The cooperative produces around 25 % of the wines of the protected designation of origin. It represents a driving force for the economy. Its 16th-century wine cellar, with its domed ceiling in the form of an elliptical arch, is one of the largest of ‘Beaujolais’.
The holdings are mostly owned by families and passed down through the generations, with at times more than one generation working on them together.
Furthermore, producers love to identify the best parcels. They mention the names of the most prestigious ‘
                  lieux-dits
                  ’, or plots, on the labels.
The protected designation of origin ‘Chénas’ represents a fusion of characteristic regional traditions with modern techniques.
The vines are entirely devoted to the production of red wines, mainly from Gamay N grapes. In their quest to produce quality wines, the producers have learned to tame its growth, notably by using high planting density and spur pruning, with gobelet-training.
In order for the grapes to ripen properly, producers ensure that the canopy is sufficiently open. In this way, the vines can be trained on fixed trellising, which also enables mechanisation.
In order to ensure optimal extraction of the aromatic and polyphenolic components of the grapes, many producers employ techniques that immerse the grapes in juice during fermentation. These techniques result in good extraction while preserving the fruity character of the wines. Maceration time frequently exceeds 10 days. The Gamay N variety is sensitive to oxidation, so producers do everything possible to keep the grapes intact and transport them to the winery quickly. Packaging is carried out after several months of maturing. Wines can be aged for four to eight years, more in the best vintages.
In 2010, the ‘Chénas’ vineyards covered an area of 242 hectares, giving an average annual production of 7 600 hectolitres, made by 289 producers. Between 25 % and 30 % of production is sold directly from the winery.
8.3.   Causal interactions

Protected from the west winds by the Beaujolais hills, the vineyard parcels, which face north-east, east and south, enjoy mild temperatures from daybreak, under the effects of the early morning sunshine.
The vines are located on the sometimes very steep slopes, looking out over the broad Saône plain, generally at heights of between 210 and 380 metres. Consequently, they usually escape the spring frosts and morning mists. Their location exposes them to sunlight that enables effective photosynthesis and rapidly drains any excess rainwater. This results in excellent ripening of the grapes, which are kept intact until they reach the winery.
On the parcels demarcated for the grape harvest, the soils are generally granitic with little clay content. This is significant for the unique taste of the wines, a wonderful aromatic complexity with certain subtleties. Supple and fruity wines are produced from the parcels on the ancient terraces, which have gravelly and sandy soils with filtering properties and are mainly located in the municipality of La-Chapelle-de-Guinchay.
The parcels located on the slopes of the municipality of Chénas, where the soils have formed on granitic sand, produce more full-bodied wines.
The characteristics of the wines also depend on the know-how of the producers. Employing every skill and technique in producing wines for ageing, the producers emphasise colour and finesse while maintaining the fruitiness and elegance.
Since the 17th century, the reputation of the wines of ‘Chénas’ has been known. Indeed, Louis XIII considered it ‘the only wine worthy of being invited to his table’, which won it the reputation of a ‘wine of authority’.
In the 18th century, the wines of ‘Chénas’ were brought to Paris by the wine-merchants of Burgundy. Then, in the 19th century, they were placed on the market in northern France and exported to England. They were already known back then as wines that kept for a very long time, and which travelled well.
The mutual attraction between the capital and the wines of ‘Chénas’ has stood the test of time, as every year, in mid-March, the ‘Chénas Spring’ takes place. For a week, the wines are featured in some 60 Parisian wine bars.
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, processing and ageing of the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code for 2022:






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Department of Côte-d’Or:
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, Chamboeuf, Chambolle-Musigny, Channay, Charrey-sur-Seine, Chassagne-Montrachet, Châtillon-sur-Seine, Chaumont-le-Bois, Chaux, Chenôve, Chevannes, Chorey-lès-Beaune, 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, Valforêt (only the part corresponding to the territory of the former municipality of Clémencey), Vannaire, Velars-sur-Ouche, Vertault, Vignoles, Villars-Fontaine, Villebichot, Villedieu, Villers-la-Faye, Villers-Patras, Villy-le-Moutier, Vix, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot.





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, processing and ageing of the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code for 2022:






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Department of Rhône:
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, Chasselay, Châtillon, Chazay-d’Azergues, Chessy, Chiroubles, Cogny, Corcelles-en-Beaujolais, Dardilly, Denicé, Deux Grosnes (only the part corresponding to the territory of the former municipality of Avenas), Dracé, Emeringes, Fleurie, Fleurieux-sur-l’Arbresle, 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, Sain-Bel, 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-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, Val d’Oingt, Vaux-en-Beaujolais, Vauxrenard, Vernay, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Ville-sur-Jarnioux, Villié-Morgon and Vindry-sur-Turdine (only the part corresponding to the territory of the former municipalities of Dareizé, Les Olmes and Saint-Loup).





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, processing and ageing of the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code for 2022:






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Department of Saône-et-Loire:
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, Chaintré, 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 (only the part corresponding to the territory of the former municipality of La Loyère), Fuissé, 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, 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, Solutré-Pouilly, Taizé, Tournus, Uchizy, Varennes-lès-Mâcon, Vaux-en-Pré, Vergisson, Vers, Verzé, Le Villars, La Vineuse sur Fregande (only the part corresponding to the territory of the former municipalities of Donzy-le-National, Massy and La Vineuse), Vinzelles and Viré.





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, processing and ageing of the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the Official Geographic Code for 2022:






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Department of Yonne:
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 (only the part corresponding to the territory of the former municipalities of Champvallon, Villiers sur Tholon and Volgré), 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 and Yrouerre.





Labelling

Legal framework:
National legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:






a)


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






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










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it appears on the harvest declaration.




The name of the registered location appears immediately after the protected designation of origin, and is printed in lettering no greater in both height and width than the letters in which the name of the protected designation of origin is written.










b)


The labels of wines entitled to the protected designation of origin can mention the larger geographical entity ‘Vin du Beaujolais’, ‘Grand Vin du Beaujolais’ or ‘Cru du Beaujolais’.
The size of the letters for the 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-e19a7353-03e0-4111-96ae-77d5a9c68a9c



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            OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.


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