Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a 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: 2026-07-17
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, still wine, white wine








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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a 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/2026/3893)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).
COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Bourgogne aligoté’


PDO-FR-A0739-AM01


Date of communication: 21 April 2026
                  


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Yield

In Chapter I, part VIII, point 2, the maximum yield limit has been increased from 75 to 77 hectolitres per hectare.
The yield limit has been increased to take account of climate change, which causes unpredictable events and recurrent harvest deficits.
Point 5 of the single document has been amended.
2.   Change in inspection body

Chapter III, Section II of the product specification has been amended in view of the revised drafting rules.
This amendment does not affect the single document.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Bourgogne aligoté
2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected designation of origin
3.   Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine




3.1.   Combined Nomenclature code

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 or wines


Bourgogne aligoté PDO

The wines are dry still white wines.






(a)


The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10 %.










(b)


After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 12,5 %.










(c)


The finished wines, ready to be released for consumption, have a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose + fructose) of 3 grams per litre, or 4 grams per litre if the total acidity is at least 55,10 milliequivalents per litre.




The other analytical criteria comply with the values established in EU legislation.
The wines are characterised by clear green tints in the colour and aromas dominated by acidic notes. These characteristics are brought out by short maturation that usually produces wines to be drunk young. The wines from parcels located on the hillside slopes, with low yields, have personality and longevity.

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): —










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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre): —




5.   Winemaking practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   Bourgogne aligoté PDO

Specific oenological practice






(a)


Use of wood chips is prohibited;










(b)


After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume of the wines does not exceed 12,5 %.




In addition to the above provisions, the oenological practices concerning these wines must meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.
2.   Planting density

Cultivation method
General provisions
The minimum vine planting density is 5 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows is 2,20 metres or less;






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Where the planting density is higher than 8 000 plants per hectare, the spacing between plants in the same row is at least 0,50 metres;










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Where the planting density is 8 000 plants per hectare or lower, the spacing between plants in the same row is at least 0,80 metres;




Vines not planted in rows must have a minimum planting density of 9 000 plants per hectare, with a spacing between plants in the same row of more than 0,50 metres.
Special provisions
In the vineyards demarcated for the ‘Bourgogne’ protected designation of origin followed by the supplementary geographical indications ‘Hautes Côtes de Beaune’ and ‘Hautes Côtes de Nuits’, the minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare and the spacing between the rows is 3 metres or less.
3.   Pruning rules

Specific oenological practice
The vines are pruned in accordance with the following provisions:






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either spur pruning (vines trained to cordon de Royat, bilateral cordon, gobelet or éventail), with 10 or fewer buds per square metre;










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or cane pruning using the single or double Guyot method, with 8,5 or fewer buds per square metre.




Special rules for vines in vineyards demarcated for the ‘Bourgogne’ protected designation of origin followed by the supplementary geographical indications ‘Hautes Côtes de Beaune’ and ‘Hautes Côtes de Nuits’ (‘wide’ vines)
The vines are:






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either spur pruned (vines trained to cordon de Royat or bilateral cordon);










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or cane pruned using the single or double Guyot method.




There are six or fewer buds per square metre.
It is prohibited for canes to overlap on the same wire.
4.   Pruning rules

Specific oenological practice
Single Guyot pruning may be adapted:






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by means of a second spur enabling the position of the cane to be varied from one year to the next;










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with a cane trimmed to a maximum of three buds and a spur limited to two buds.




Regardless of the pruning method, the vines can be pruned with extra buds on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves, the annual number of fruit-bearing branches per square metre does not exceed the number of buds established by the pruning rules.
5.2.   Maximum yields

1.   Bourgogne aligoté PDO

77 hectolitres per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines are made and developed in the following communes: - Department of Côte-d’Or: Aloxe-Corton, Ancey, Arcenant, 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, Chambolle-Musigny, Charrey-sur-Seine, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chaumont-le-Bois, Chaux, Chenôve, Chevannes, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Collonges-lès-Bévy, Comblanchien, Corcelles-les-Monts, Corgoloin, Cormot-le-Grand, Corpeau, Couchey, Curtil-Vergy, Daix, Dijon, Echevronne, L’Etang-Vergy, Fixin, Flagey-Echézeaux, Fussey, Gevrey-Chambertin, Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Gomméville, Griselles, Ladoix-Serrigny, Larrey, Magny-lès-Villers, Mâlain, Marcenay, Marey-lès-Fussey, Marsannay-la-Côte, Massingy, Mavilly-Mandelot, Meloisey, Messanges, Meuilley, Meursault, Molesme, Monthelie, Montliot-et-Courcelles, Morey-Saint-Denis, Mosson, Nantoux, Noiron-sur-Seine, Nolay, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Obtrée, Pernand-Vergelesses, Plombières-lès-Dijon, Poinçon-lès-Larrey, Pommard, Pothières, Premeaux-Prissey, Puligny-Montrachet, Reulle-Vergy, La Rochepot, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Segrois, Talant, Thoires, Vannaire, Vauchignon, Villars-Fontaine, Villedieu, Villers-la-Faye, Villers-Patras, Vix, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot; - Department of Saône-et-Loire: Aluze, Ameugny, Azé, Barizey, 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, Chamilly, Champagny-sous-Uxelles, Chânes, Change, Chapaize, La Chapelle-sous-Brancion, Charbonnières, Chardonnay, Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Charrecey, Chasselas, Chassey-le-Camp, Château, Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Chenôves, Chevagny-lès-Chevrières, Chissey-lès-Mâcon, Clessé, Cortambert, Cortevaix, Couches, Crêches-sur-Saône, Créot, Cruzille, Culles-les-Roches, Curtil-sous-Burnand, Davayé, Dennevy, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Donzy-le-National, Dracy-lès-Couches, Dracy-le-Fort, Epertully, Etrigny, Farges-lès-Mâcon, Fleurville, Fley, Fontaines, Fuissé, Genouilly, Germagny, Givry, Grevilly, Hurigny, Igé, Jalogny, Jambles, Jugy, Jully-lès-Buxy, Lacrost, Laives, Laizé, Leynes, Lournand, Lugny, Mâcon, Malay, Mancey, Martailly-lès-Brancion, Massy, Mellecey, Mercurey, Milly-Lamartine, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Montbellet, Montceaux-Ragny, Moroges, Nanton, Ozenay, Paris-l’Hôpital, Péronne, Pierreclos, Plottes, Préty, Prissé, Remigny, La Roche-Vineuse, Rosey, Royer, Rully, Saint-Albain, Saint-Boil, Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, Saint-Denis-de-Vaux, Saint-Désert, Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé, Saint-Gengoux-le-National, 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-des-Champs, Saint-Maurice-de-Satonnay, Saint-Maurice-lès-Couches, Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes, Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, Saint-Vallerin, Saint-Vérand, Saint-Ythaire, La Salle, Salornay-sur-Guye, Sampigny-lès-Maranges, Santilly, Sassangy, Saules, Savigny-sur-Grosne, Sennecey-le-Grand, Senozan, Sercy, Serrières, Sigy-le-Châtel, Sologny, Solutré-Pouilly, Tournus, Uchizy, Vaux-en-Pré, Vergisson, Vers, Verzé, Le Villars, La Vineuse, Vinzelles and Viré; - Department of Yonne: Accolay, Asquins, Augy, Auxerre, Beine, Bernouil, Béru, Bleigny-le-Carreau, Chablis, Champvallon, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Charentenay, Chemilly-sur-Serein, Cheney, Chichée, Chitry, Collan, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Courgis, Cravant, Dannemoine, Dyé, Epineuil, Escolives-Sainte-Camille, Fleys, Fontenay-près-Chablis, Irancy, Joigny, Junay, Jussy, Lignorelles, Ligny-le-Châtel, Maligny, Migé, Molosmes, Mouffy, Poilly-sur-Serein, Préhy, Quenne, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Saint-Cyr-les-Colons, Saint-Père, Serrigny, Tharoiseau, Tonnerre, Tronchoy, Val-de-Mercy, Venoy, Vermenton, Vézelay, Vézinnes, Villy, Vincelottes, Viviers and Volgré.
7.   Wine grape variety or varieties

Aligoté B
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area is situated on slopes traditionally dedicated to vine growing in the Yonne, Côte-d’Or, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône departments. The area brings together a group of more or less separate vineyards that are spread over some 250 kilometres from north to south. The area comprises over 300 municipalities. Each of the vineyards is characterised by its specific landscape, geology and climate. The Yonne and ‘Châtillonnais’ vineyards north of the ‘Côte d’Or’ are planted on the cuestas of the Paris basin, on sediment from the Late Jurassic period, with the exception of the ‘Vézelien’, planted on Lower to Middle Jurassic formations, and the ‘Jovinien’, planted on Upper Cretaceous formations. The substrates are largely marly (clay-limestone), with outcrops of limestone. The vineyards are restricted to the more exposed slopes on the cuestas, along the main valleys draining the region, the Yonne and its tributaries and the Seine and its tributaries. The area reaches altitudes of between 150 and 300 metres. From Dijon to the outskirts of Lyon, the vineyards follow a straight, almost uninterrupted series of hills, corresponding to the western border of the Bresse plain, a large tectonic structure that collapsed during the uplift of the Alps. The substrates are largely sedimentary, calcareous or marly, generally dating back to the Jurassic period, but also, in places, to the Triassic period. Mainly in Saône-et-Loire, there are isolated outcrops of metamorphic or granite bedrock from the Paleozoic era that create acidic soils for wine producing. Although the hills in the hinterland are sometimes high (650 metres in Côte-d’Or, 1 000 metres in the ‘Beaujolais’), vines are planted at an altitude of between 250 and 400 metres. Each of the vineyards is characterised by its unique landscape, geology and morphology: - wide valleys that sink into the limestone plateaux of the Paris basin; - a thin continuous strip located at the border between the plain and the plateau for ‘la Côte’; - a series of parallel hills from north to south, known as the ‘chaînons’ (the ‘ranges’) in the ‘Mâconnais’. The Burgundy wine-growing area is blessed with a mostly cool maritime climate. This climate is characterised by moderate and regular rainfall, without a pronounced summer drought. The temperatures indicate a cool climate, with an annual average of 11 °C. This is particularly true for the Yonne department but is somewhat lessened in the south-east of the geographical zone by the protection offered by the Morvan and Charolais hills, which creates a Foehn effect that reduces humidity and takes the temperature above the regional average. The eastern part of the geographical area is affected by continental influences, with relatively low temperatures during winter, periods of frost that can be long and intense but also sometimes very dry and sunny late seasons. Southern influences, particularly noticeable in the southern part of the geographical area, can temporarily create high summer temperatures and channel warm sea air, causing summer storms. The parcels demarcated for the grape harvest comprise all sectors traditionally recognised for being suited to wine-growing. They are preferably situated on well-exposed slopes of the main hills as well as foothills, cool plateaux and north and west-facing backslopes, all locations with optimal drainage and with soil that warms up well.
8.2.   Description of the human factors relevant to the link

Vine growing can be traced back to the Gallo-Roman period. By the Middle Ages, the ‘Burgundy’ vineyards were already of economic importance and known far and wide. Auxerre produces ‘Basse Bourgogne’ (Lower Burgundy) wines, while the Côte d’Or and part of the Côte Châlonnaise are known for their ‘Vins de Beaune’. The role of noble and ecclesiastical structures (abbeys, bishoprics) in building the reputation of ‘Burgundy’ wines is well known. Cluny, Cîteaux, Pontigny, the Chapitre de Langres, the Chapitre d’Autun and the Ducs de Bourgogne all helped in their own way to create prestigious vineyards and wines with a flourishing reputation. In the 18th century, the significant growth of the wine trade created a new economic power. ‘Burgundy’ wines were sold in significant quantities in the north of France and Europe, and indeed to other continents. ‘Burgundy’ wine-growing very much developed its own identity during the 19th century. The former or recent administrative divisions (provinces or departments) were mixed at an economic level. Urban centres, such as Auxerre, Dijon, Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saône or Mâcon distributed the wines from the region. The north of the ‘Beaujolais’ was associated at the time with Mâcon wines. The ‘Tonnerrois’ and the ‘Châtillonnais’, at the edge of the Champagne region, were also included under Burgundy. ‘Bourgogne aligoté’ has its origins in the production of ‘vins grands ordinaires’. These wines played an important role in the regional wine economy. They supplied the local market with wines of intermediate quality between ‘fine wines’ and everyday production. In the 19th and early 20th century, wines made from the Aligoté B variety gradually became distinct from other ‘vins grands ordinaires’. Between 1919 and 1930, various judgments gradually regulated production, before the controlled designation of origin ‘Bourgogne aligoté’ was recognised by decree of 31 July 1937. The wines are produced from the Aligoté B variety, an old Burgundy variety probably originating in the ‘Hautes Côtes’. In 2008, the vineyards covered an area of around 1 600 hectares, producing almost 100 000 hectolitres a year.
8.3.   Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

The wines are characterised by clear green tints in the colour and aromas dominated by acidic notes. These characteristics are brought out by short maturation that usually produces wines to be drunk young. The wines from parcels located on the hillside slopes, with low yields, have personality and longevity.
8.4.   Causal interactions

The northerly location of the Burgundy vineyards creates major climate-related constraints for the vines. Due to this, planting is limited to more favourable locations, focused mainly on slopes with a mesoclimate which is dryer and warmer than the regional climate, and with well-draining soils able to remove excess water which have good fertility and heat up quickly. Vineyards intended for the production of wines with the protected designation of origin ‘Bourgogne aligoté’ prize locations favourable to the preservation of a certain freshness, which is necessary for the aromas of a fruity wine to be drunk young. They are therefore planted on parcels with relatively heavy foothill soils, particularly in ‘Côte d’Or’, where they produce light, lively wines typical of the refreshing ‘Bourgogne aligoté’. They are also planted on parcels on the hillsides, where the soils are less fertile and produce more complex wines that can be aged for two to three years or more. There are vineyards in ‘Hautes Côtes de Nuits’, ‘Hautes Côtes de Beaune’, ‘Côte châlonnaise’ and Yonne. Historically, wines with the protected designation of origin ‘Bourgogne aligoté’ have occupied a position in between fine wines, intended for wealthy customers and export, and ‘vins ordinaires’ for local, everyday consumption. Consumed mainly in France, the wines’ image is one of quality. They have a positive and quite complex image. The wines are generally light and crisp and are suitable as an aperitif. Some can be paired with a meal alongside richer and more complex wines. Wines with the protected designation of origin ‘Bourgogne aligoté’ remain an iconic example of Burgundy wines. Their reputation extends beyond regional borders where they convey an image of original regional tradition. They have also found a place in the image of the region, as an indispensable ingredient of the famous blackcurrant aperitif ‘Kir’. The drink was made famous by Canon Félix Kir, mayor and member of parliament for Dijon from 1945 to 1967 and a colourful character. Thanks to their aromatic qualities, they are appreciated as quality dry white wines in their own right.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)


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 the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities:






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Department of Côte-d’Or: Agencourt, Argilly, Autricourt, Cérilly, Chambœuf, Channay, Châtillon-sur-Seine, Clémencey, Combertault, Corcelles-les-Arts, Curley, Ebaty, Epernay-sous-Gevrey, Etrochey, Flavignerot, Fleurey-sur-Ouche, Gerland, Grancey-sur-Ource, Lantenay, Levernois, Merceuil, Meursanges, Montagny-lès-Beaune, Nicey, Perrigny-lès-Dijon, Prusly-sur-Ource, Quincey, Ruffey-lès-Beaune, Saint-Bernard, Saint-Philibert, Sainte-Colombe-sur-Seine, Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche, Tailly, Velars-sur-Ouche, Vertault, Vignoles, Villebichot and Villy-le-Moutier;










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










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Department of Saône-et-Loire: Beaumont-sur-Grosne, Chalon-sur-Saône, Champforgeuil, La Chapelle-de-Bragny, La-Chapelle-de-Guinchay, La Charmée, Châtenoy-le-Royal, Chaudenay, Cluny, Cormatin, Demigny, Donzy-le-Pertuis, Farges-lès-Chalon, Flagy, Granges, Lalheue, La Loyère, Massilly, Messey-sur-Grosne, Pruzilly, Romanèche-Thorins, Saint-Ambreuil, Saint-Amour-Bellevue, Saint-Germain-les-Buxy, Saint-Gervais-sur-Couches, Saint-Rémy, Saint-Symphorien-d’Ancelles, Saisy, Sancé, Taizé and Varennes-lès-Macon;










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Department of Yonne: Aigremont, Annay-sur-Serein, Arcy-sur-Cure, Avallon, Bazarnes, Bessy-sur-Cure, Censy, Champlay, Champs-sur-Yonne, Chamvres, Châtel-Gérard, Chevannes, Coulangeron, Cruzy-le-Châtel, Escamps, Gy-l’Evêque, Hery, Island, Jouancy, Lichères-près-Aigremont, Lucy-sur-Cure, Mélisey, Merry-Sec, Môlay, Montigny-la-Resle, Moulins-en-Tonnerois, Nitry, Noyers, Ouanne, Paroy-sur-Tholon, Pasilly, Pierre-Perthuis, Pontigny, Roffey, Rouvray, Sacy, Sainte-Pallaye, Sainte-Vertu, Sarry, Senan, Tissey, Vallan, Venouse, Vézannes, Villeneuve-Saint-Salves, Villiers-sur-Tholon, Vincelles and Yrouerre.





Legal framework

National legislation


Type of further condition



Additional provisions relating to labelling







(a)


The name of the protected designation of origin may be followed or supplemented by the terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ for wines meeting the production conditions laid down for those terms.
Wines bearing the terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ must also state the vintage on the label bearing all mandatory information.










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The name of a smaller geographical unit may appear on the labelling of wines covered by the protected designation of origin, 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 place name as listed in the land register must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Link to the product specification


https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-708b9519-983e-44fd-be43-3ff4134b3bb0



(1)  
            OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.


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