Publication of the communication of an approved standard amendment to a product specification of a geographical indication in accordance with Article 5(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27
Date: 2026-06-01
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine








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C/2026/2986


1.6.2026






Publication of the communication of an approved standard amendment to a product specification of a geographical indication in accordance with Article 5(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 (1)

(C/2026/2986)

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)


‘Volnay’


EU reference number: PDO-FR-A0198-AM01 – 6.3.2026
                  

1.   Name of product

‘Volnay’
2.   Geographical indication type







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PDO










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PGI










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GI




3.   Sector







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Agricultural products










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Wines










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Spirit drinks




4.   Country to which the geographical area belongs

France
5.   Member State authority communicating the standard amendment


Name

Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-food and Food Sovereignty, Directorate-General for the Economic and Environmental Performance of Enterprises
6.   Qualification as standard amendment

The French authorities consider the application to meet the requirements of Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) 2024/1143.
The amendments to this product specification are standard amendments as defined in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The application for amendment to the ‘Volnay’ PDO does not involve any of the three situations constituting a Union amendment; specifically, it does not:






(a)


include a change in the name or in the use of the name, or in the category of product or products designated by the geographical indication;










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risk voiding the link to the geographical area;










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entail further restrictions on the marketing of the product.




The French authorities therefore consider the application to be for a standard amendment.
7.   Description of the approved standard amendment(s)


Title

Geographical area

Description

The phrase ‘based on the 2024 Official Geographic Code’ has been added under Chapter I(IV)(1) of the specification.
This editorial amendment allows the municipalities forming the geographical area to be identified with reference to the 2024 version of the Official Geographic Code, which was published by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) and gives legal certainty to the definition of that area. Its boundaries have not changed.
The following paragraph has been added under the same point of the specification to advise that maps of the geographical area can be viewed on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO): ‘Maps of the geographical area can be viewed on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO).’
The single document has been amended under the heading ‘Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area’.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Demarcated parcel area

Description

The final sentence in points (a) and (b) of Chapter I(IV)(2) of the specification has been amended to: ‘Maps of the demarcated parcel area can be viewed on the website of the INAO.’
Following a decision by the competent national committee, the INAO has changed its procedures and will no longer submit the maps of the demarcated parcel area to the town halls of the relevant municipalities but publish them directly on its website.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Area in immediate proximity

Description

In Chapter I(IV)(3) of the specification, the phrase ‘based on the 2024 Official Geographic Code’ has been added after ‘comprises the territory of the following municipalities’.
This editorial amendment allows the municipalities forming the area in immediate proximity to be identified with reference to the 2024 version of the Official Geographic Code, published by the INSEE. Adding this detail gives legal certainty to the definition of that area.
The names of the municipalities forming the area have been updated to take account of administrative changes. Its boundaries remain the same.
The single document has been amended under the heading ‘Further applicable requirements’.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Other growing practices

Description

The following two provisions have been added under Chapter I(VI)(2)(a) of the specification:






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‘Chemical and mechanical weeding of headlands is prohibited, except for mechanical weeding the width of a plough along the starts of rows.’
This provision is intended to protect the environment by prohibiting the use of chemicals and promoting green cover on headlands for the purpose of absorbing plant protection products.










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‘In parcels producing wines eligible to bear the traditional term “premier cru”, weeding with chemical products is prohibited, including biocontrol products.’
This provision prohibits the use of plant protection products for weed management purposes when growing grapes intended for wines eligible to bear the term in question.










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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Other growing practices

Description

The option to use methods other than hot-water treatment to combat flavescence dorée has been removed from Chapter VI(2)(b) of the specification, given that no alternative methods have proven effective.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Information about the inspection body

Description

The provisions concerning the inspection body set out in Chapter III(II) of the specification have been amended to comply with new drafting rules.






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The amendment affects the single document.




SINGLE DOCUMENT

Designations of origin and geographical indications of wines


‘Volnay’


EU reference number: PDO-FR-A0198-AM01 – 6.3.2026
                  

1.   Name(s)

‘Volnay’
2.   Geographical indication type







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PDO










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PGI










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GI




3.   Country to which the demarcated geographical area belongs

France
4.   Classification of the agricultural product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143


               2204  – Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009
5.   Categories of grapevine product as listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013







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Wine




6.   Description of the wine or wines


Grapevine product

Red wines

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

The wines have a ruby colour.

Aroma

With their fruity character, the wines can be enjoyed young. Nevertheless, they are also particularly well suited to bottle-ageing (for 10 years, even 20 if they are to be labelled as ‘premier cru’), a process which brings out more complex notes of spices and game while preserving their elegance.

Taste

In terms of taste, the wines are characterised by their great finesse, their robust tannins tempered by a subtle acidity.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

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Analytical characteristics







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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Minimum total acidity unit:


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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


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Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

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Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.




7.   Winemaking practices

7.1.   Specific oenological practices used to make the wine or wines, relevant restrictions on making them


Winemaking practice

Growing practices

Type of oenological practice

Growing practice

Description







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Planting density
The minimum planting density of the vines is 9 000 plants per hectare, with a maximum distance of 1,25 metres between rows and a minimum distance of 0,50 metres between plants in the same row. It is not required to plant the vines in rows as long as the minimum planting density is respected and the plants are spaced more than 0,50 metres apart.










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Pruning rules
The wines originate from vines pruned in accordance with the following provisions:
GENERAL PROVISIONS. The vines are pruned to a maximum of 8 buds per plant either by spur pruning (vines trained using the cordon de Royat bilateral cordon, gobelet and éventail systems) or by cane pruning for the single Guyot method.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The period for establishing the cordon is limited to two years. During this period, double Guyot pruning to a maximum of five buds on each cane is permitted. Single Guyot pruning may be adapted by means of a second spur enabling the position of the cane to be varied from one year to the next or by means of a cane cut to a maximum of three buds and a spur limited to two buds. Regardless of the pruning method, the vines may be pruned to leave additional buds on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves, the number of fruit-bearing shoots for the year per plant does not exceed the number of buds allowed by the pruning rules.










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Irrigation is not permitted.





Winemaking practice

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Type of oenological practice

Specific oenological practice

Description







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










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










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The total alcoholic strength by volume of wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’ must not exceed 14 % after enrichment.





Winemaking practice

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Type of oenological practice

Winemaking restriction

Description

It is not permitted to use wood chips.
7.2.   Maximum yields


All wines / category / variety / type

Red wines
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


58




Maximum yield unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines / category / variety / type

Red wines eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


56




Maximum yield unit:


hectolitres per hectare




8.   Indication of the wine grape variety or varieties from which the wine or wines are produced







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Chardonnay B










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Pinot Blanc B










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Pinot Gris G










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Pinot Noir N




9.   Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines made, developed and matured in the following municipalities of the Côte-d’Or department, based on the 2024 Official Geographic Code: Meursault and Volnay.
Maps of the geographical area can be viewed on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO).
10.   Link with the geographical area


Category of grapevine product







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Wine





Summary of the link


Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area is situated in the Côte de Beaune winegrowing region, an undulating, straight-sided ridge extending some 25 kilometres in a roughly north-east/south-west direction. This landscape of tectonic origin separates the limestone plateaux of the ‘Hautes Côtes’ [high slopes] to the west, at an altitude of between 400 and 500 metres, from the Bresse plain to the east, a Tertiary graben at an altitude of almost 250 metres, to the right of the ‘Côte’ [slope]. As a result of erosion, the landscape is broken up by valleys draining the ‘Hautes Côtes’ plateau and by small ‘combes’, dry valleys that are sometimes not very pronounced. This creates slopes with varied exposures. The village, which is surrounded by the vineyards, is itself located at the end of a small ‘combe’. The vineyards are set on the front of the ‘Côte’. The geographical area spans the municipalities of Volnay and Meursault, south of the town of Beaune, in the department of Côte-d’Or, Burgundy. Sedimentary formations from the Jurassic crop out from the ‘Côte’, where the difference in altitude is some 150 metres. Fragmented limestone from the Callovian (Middle Jurassic) appears on the lower parts of the slopes, while marl (clayey limestone) from the Oxfordian (Upper Jurassic) crops out on the upper parts. The marl-limestone substrate is often concealed by layers of scree formed of a mix of clay and silt, resulting from the alteration of the subsoil and the overlying terrain. The nature of these layers depends on their position on the slope. On the marl of the upper parts of the slopes they are very stony and thin, while on the foothills they contain more fine particles and are thicker (from the low tens of centimetres up to one metre). The soils are poorly developed, generally calcareous and thin, with good draining properties. Their characteristics vary according to their topographical position. On the upper parts of the slopes they are rather stony and thin, while on the terraces and foothills they are deeper and clayey, and sometimes slightly leached at the surface. In most of the area, the parcels demarcated for harvesting the grapes sit on marly substrate from the Oxfordian, while on the lower parts of the slopes they are underlain by fragmented limestone from the Callovian. The substrate is generally covered by a few tens of centimetres of clayey colluvium, ensuring both good drainage and good fertility. A cool maritime climate dominates, disrupted by continental and southern influences from the Rhône-Saône corridor. Rainfall is moderate and evenly distributed throughout the year (annual volume of approximately 750 millimetres). The ‘Côte’, to the east of the Morvan massif and the Burgundy plateaux, enjoys a sheltered position that makes it warmer and drier than the region in general, which is conducive to high-quality winegrowing.

Description of the human factors relevant to the link

According to a study by Pierre Forgeot, vines first appeared in the Côte de Beaune region in the second century BC. The village of Volnay appeared in the Middle Ages, around the castle of the former Counts of Burgundy, who already had vineyards there. The Dukes of Burgundy, who later settled in Dijon, retained these assets. While the castle itself has disappeared, many of the place names point to this ducal past. From the 15th century onwards, ‘Beaune’ wines were distributed throughout Europe. They were the ‘brand image’ of the Duchy of Burgundy at its peak. These heady, low-tannin red wines, known as ‘pinots vermeils’ [vermilion pinots], were the only wines suitable for transporting. The 18th century saw the rise of merchant-winegrowers in Burgundy, giving the region’s wines a new identity and establishing their widespread distribution across Europe. Côte de Beaune supplied ‘fine wines’ to Beaune’s wine merchants, which held a large share of the market. At that time, ‘Volnay’ wines were the flagship of Côte de Beaune, enjoying an excellent reputation. In their classifications, 19th century writers placed ‘Volnay’ at the top of the Burgundy wine hierarchy, citing several of the climats (common name for a specific vineyard site, generally a lieu-dit [the local, traditional name of a small area of land, usually defined by topography or history]) as being among the best. The climats ‘Caillerets’ and ‘Santenots’ were regularly accorded special recognition. In 1860, the various climats of Volnay were ranked high in the classification of the Beaune District Winegrowing Committee [Comité de viticulture de l’arrondissement de Beaune]. The ‘Volnay’ controlled designation of origin was recognised by decree on 9 September 1937. In 1943, a list of climats eligible to use the term ‘premier cru’ was established. These were the most highly regarded crus [vineyards of superior quality], identified in the main in 1860. The main vine variety is Pinot Noir N. The vines are trained in line with current practices in the Côte de Beaune region, including, in particular, planting densities of more than 9 000 plants per hectare and Guyot pruning. It is customary to mature the wines for a period of at least eight months. In 2008, the vineyards covered an area of approximately 210 hectares, of which 144 were classified as ‘premier cru’. The average annual production volume was 7 700 hectolitres.

Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

The wines have a ruby colour and, in terms of taste, are characterised by their great finesse, their robust tannins tempered by a subtle acidity. With their fruity character, the wines can be enjoyed young. Nevertheless, they are also particularly well suited to bottle-ageing (for 10 years, even 20 if they are to be labelled as ‘premier cru’), a process which brings out more complex notes of spices and game while preserving their elegance.

Causal interactions

The cool maritime climate, the topography of the ‘Côte’, which is marked by ‘combes’ and valleys, and the marl and limestone soils of the Jurassic period help the native Burgundy variety Pinot Noir N to thrive. Volnay’s outstanding natural setting has long been recognised. The mainly east-facing aspect and the topographical position of the parcels demarcated for harvesting the grapes mean that they enjoy special mesoclimatic conditions, which protect them from the risks of frost and morning mists, while ensuring early warming of the soil. Thus, producers work to preserve the image of these highly reputed wines, continuing a legacy from the era of the Dukes of Burgundy. The terrain, the geological diversity and the variety of soils that have developed give rise to a wide array of nuances in the wines, which have long encouraged producers to differentiate between the climats making up the winegrowing area. These nuances are particularly evident after a few years of storage. The parcels of the climats set on the limestone of the ‘Dalle nacrée’ tend to produce very elegant wines with velvety tannins. The parcels of the climats located higher up the slopes, on a shallow marly substrate, give rise to denser, highly aromatic wines, particularly those with soils that have developed on the clayey foothill colluvium. These nuances are highlighted through the common practice of labelling the wines with the name of the climat where the grapes were grown. The long maturation of the wines, enhancing their suitability for bottle-ageing, helps strengthen the expression of this diversity, apparent in the taste.
In 1816, Jullien, in his work ‘Topographie de tous les vignobles connus’ [Topography of all known vineyards], ranked ‘Volnay’ red wine in the second tier of Burgundy’s ‘fine wines’, describing it as ‘the lightest, finest and most pleasant of the Côte de Beaune’. In 1860, the Beaune District Winegrowing Committee classified around 215 hectares of vineyards as ‘fine wine’ vineyards, with more than 90 hectares being rated ‘first class’. This classification would guide the future recognition of climats as ‘premier cru’. In 1778, Father Courtépée, in his ‘Description générale et particulière du Duché de Bourgogne’ [General and specific description of the Duchy of Burgundy], wrote the following about the village of Volnay: ‘This village, in the most pleasant location and the best position, produces the finest wines of the Beaune region and gives rise to the proverb ‘there is only one Vollenay in France’.
11.   Further applicable requirements


Title of the requirement/derogation

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework

National legislation

Type of further requirement/derogation

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the requirement/derogation

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for making, developing and maturing the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the 2024 Official Geographic Code:






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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, Chambœuf, 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-le-Grand, 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, 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 (the part corresponding to the former municipality of Clémencey), Vannaire, Vauchignon, Velars-sur-Ouche, Vertault, Vignoles, Villars-Fontaine, Villebichot, Villedieu, Villers-la-Faye, Villers-Patras, Villy-le-Moutier, Vix, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot;










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Department of Rhône: Alix, Anse, L’Arbresle, Les Ardillats, Arnas, Bagnols, Beaujeu, Belleville, 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, Le Perréon, Légny, Létra, Limas, Lozanne, Lucenay, Marchampt, Marcy, Moiré, Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Morancé, Odenas, 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-Germain-sur-l’Arbresle, 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 (the part corresponding to the former municipalities of Dareize, Les Olmes and Saint-Loup);










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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-lès-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 part corresponding to the former municipality of La Loyère), Fuissé, Genouilly, Germagny, Givry, Granges, Grevilly, Hurigny, Igé, Jalogny, Jambles, Jugy, Jully-lès-Buxy, La Vineuse-sur-Frégande (the part corresponding to the former municipalities of Donzy-le-National, La Vineuse and Massy), 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, Solutré-Pouilly, Taizé, Tournus, Uchizy, Varennes-lès-Mâcon, Vaux-en-Pré, Vergisson, Vers, Verzé, Le Villars, Vinzelles and Viré;










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Department of Yonne: Aigremont, Annay-sur-Serin, 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, Montholon (the part corresponding to the former municipalities of Champvallon, Villiers-sur-Tholon and Volgré), Montigny-la-Resle, Mouffy, Moulins-en-Tonnerois, 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.




In accordance with Article 5(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33, the area in immediate proximity corresponds to an area in the immediate proximity of the demarcated area in question.

Title of the requirement/derogation

Geographical designations and supplementary indications

Legal framework

National legislation

Type of further requirement/derogation

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the requirement/derogation







(a)


The name of the protected designation of origin may be supplemented by the traditional term ‘premier cru’ in the case of wines meeting the production conditions laid down for this term.
The name of the protected designation of origin may be supplemented by the traditional term ‘premier cru’ and followed by the name of one of the climats listed below in the case of wines meeting the production conditions laid down for the term ‘premier cru’.
The name of the protected designation of origin may be followed by the name of one of the climats listed below in the case of wines meeting the production conditions laid down for the traditional term ‘premier cru’.






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LIST OF CLIMATS – ‘Carelle sous la Chapelle’ – ‘Champans’ – ‘Clos de l’Audignac’ – ‘Clos de la Barre’ – ‘Clos de la Bousse-d’Or’ – ‘Clos de la Cave des Ducs’ – ‘Clos de la Chapelle’ – ‘Clos de la Rougeotte’ – ‘Clos des 60 Ouvrées’ – ‘Clos des Chênes’ – ‘Clos des Ducs’ – ‘Clos du Château des Ducs’ – ‘Clos du Verseuil’ – ‘En Chevret’ – ‘Frémiets’ – ‘Frémiets – Clos de la Rougeotte’ – ‘La Gigotte’ – ‘Lassolle’ – ‘Le Ronceret’ – ‘Le Village’ – ‘Les Angles’ – ‘Les Brouillards’ – ‘Les Caillerets’ – ‘Les Lurets’ – ‘Les Mitans’ – ‘Pitures Dessus’ – ‘Robardelle’ – ‘Santenots’ – ‘Taille Pieds’.










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The name of a climat which may be used in conjunction with the traditional term ‘premier cru’ must appear immediately after the name of the protected designation of origin and be printed in letters that are no larger, either in height or in width, than those spelling the name of the protected designation of origin.














(b)


The name of a smaller geographical unit may appear on the labelling of wines covered by the protected designation of origin, provided that it is a registered lieu-dit and it appears on the harvest declaration. The name of the registered lieu-dit must be printed in letters that are no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of those spelling the name of the protected designation of origin.










(c)


The larger geographical unit ‘Vin de Bourgogne’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bourgogne’ may appear on the labelling of wines covered by the protected designation of origin.










(d)


Where specified on the labelling, the grape variety must not appear in the same visual field as the mandatory items or be printed in letters that are larger than 2 mm.





Electronic (URL) reference to publication of the product specification


https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/boagri/document_administratif-3c0ee7f6-d1d2-4a6f-b5ef-592027ddaf01



(1)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 of 30 October 2024 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council with rules concerning the registration and the protection of geographical indications, traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (OJ L, 2025/27, 15.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/27/oj).


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/2986/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)