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6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/15 OTHER ACTS EUROPEAN COMMISSION Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the 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 (2021/C 266/11) This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1) COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SINGLE DOCUMENT ‘Crémant de Bordeaux’ PDO-FR-A0488-AM05 Date of communication: 7 May 2021 DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT 1. Official Geographic Code The list of municipalities has been updated on the basis of the 2020 Official Geographic Code. This is a purely editorial change that does not affect the geographical area. Point 6 of the single document has been amended as a result of this change. 2. Demarcated parcel area The date of 11 February 2021 has been added to the Annex listing the meetings of the competent national committee that approved the demarcation of the parcels. The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the competent national authority approved changes to the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the product covered by the protected designation of origin. The single document is not affected by these amendments. 3. Reference to the inspection body The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording used in other product specifications. It is a purely editorial amendment which does not lead to any changes to the single document. SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. Name(s) Crémant de Bordeaux 2. Geographical indication type PDO - Protected Designation of Origin (1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 266/16 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021 3. Categories of grapevine products 5. Quality sparkling wine 4. Description of the wine(s) White or rosé quality sparkling wines BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION The wines have a natural alcoholic strength by volume of ≥ 9 %. After the secondary fermentation, the wines have: — a total alcoholic strength by volume of ≥ 11 %; — a volatile acid content of ≤ 18 mEq/l; — a total sulphur dioxide content of ≤ 150 mg/l; — if the must has been enriched, a total alcoholic strength by volume of ≤ 13 %. The wines have a brilliant colour, long-lasting foam and a long and fruity finish. With their characteristically fine bubbles and sparkling aspect, the white wines are fresh and nervy wines, in particular when they are produced from the Sauvignon B and Sémillon B grape varieties. When aged on lees, more mature aromatic notes appear, often together with notes of butter or toasted bread. The rosé wines, which are mainly produced from the Merlot N and Cabernet Franc N grape varieties, are distinguished by their fruity notes. These wines are intended to be drunk when young. GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity: Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre): Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre): 5. Wine-making practices 5.1. Specific oenological practices 1. Planting density - Spacing Cultivation method The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 2,5 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres. This planting density may be reduced to 3 300 plants per hectare. In that case, the spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres. 2. Pruning rules Cultivation method Only spur (or short) pruning and shoot (or long) pruning are allowed. 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/17 For the Merlot N, Muscadelle B and Sémillon B grape varieties, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 50 000 per hectare and 20 per plant. For the other varieties, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 60 000 per hectare and 22 per plant. Pruning is carried out at the leaves unfolded stage (Lorenz stage 9) at the latest. 3. Transport of the harvest Cultivation method The grapes are transported in unsealed containers, and the loading height must not exceed 0,60 metres. 4. Reception and pressing Specific oenological practice The grapes for making the white wines are poured as whole bunches into the press. The use of any helical screw system to strain or crush the grapes is prohibited. The use of any helical screw or chain-based grape press system is prohibited. A weighing device is mandatory and must be suited to the types of containers used for the harvest. The grapes must remain intact while they are being supplied and conveyed to the press. In particular, the use of any ‘anti-clogging’ systems or methods that damage the grape must be reconsidered or eliminated. The press must be loaded to full capacity in a single operation. It may only exceptionally be loaded with a smaller quantity. Fractionating the musts is mandatory. The free-run juices from the grape conveyor system are separated. These juices are not taken into account when calculating the final pressing volume. They must be sent for distillation before 31 July of the year in question. The press must be washed daily. The harvesting containers must be washed daily. It must be easy to wash the floor of the premises where the grapes are received and pressed. 5. Enrichment Specific oenological practice The fermentable sugar content of base wines that have been enriched is ≤ 5 g/l. The total alcoholic strength by volume of wines whose must has been enriched may not exceed 13 % after the secondary fermentation. 5.2. Maximum yields 78 hectolitres per hectare 6. Demarcated geographical area The grapes are harvested and the wines made, developed and aged in the following municipalities of the department of Gironde, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020: Abzac, Aillas, Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Ambès, Anglade, Arbanats, Arcins, Arsac, Artigues-près-Bordeaux, Arveyres, Asques, Aubiac, Auriolles, Auros, Avensan, Ayguemorte-les-Graves, Bagas, Baigneaux, Barie, Baron, Barsac, Bassanne, Bassens, Baurech, Bayas, Bayon-sur-Gironde, Bazas, Beautiran, Bégadan, Bègles, Béguey, Bellebat, Bellefond, Belvès-de-Castillon, Bernos-Beaulac, Berson, Berthez, Beychac-et-Caillau, Bieujac, Birac, Blaignac, Blaignan-Prignac, Blanquefort, Blasimon, Blaye, Blésignac, Bommes, Bonnetan, Bonzac, Bordeaux, Bossugan, Bouliac, Bourdelles, Bourg, Branne, Brannens, Braud-et-Saint-Louis, Brouqueyran, Bruges, Budos, Cabanac-et-Villagrains, Cabara, Cadarsac, Cadaujac, Cadillac, Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, Camarsac, Cambes, Camblanes-et-Meynac, Camiac-et-Saint-Denis, Camiran, Camps-sur-l’Isle, Campugnan, Canéjan, Capian, Caplong, Carbon-Blanc, Cardan, Carignan-de-Bordeaux, Cars, Cartelègue, Casseuil, Castelmoron-d’Albret, Castelnau-de-Médoc, Castelviel, Castets et Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille, Castres-Gironde, Caudrot, Caumont, Cauvignac, Cavignac, Cazats, Cazaugitat, Cénac, Cenon, Cérons, Cessac, Cestas, Cézac, Chamadelle, Cissac-Médoc, Civrac-de-Blaye, Civrac-sur-Dordogne, Civrac-en-Médoc, Cleyrac, Coimères, Coirac, Comps, Coubeyrac, Couquèques, Courpiac, Cours-de- Monségur, Cours-les-Bains, Coutras, Coutures, Créon, Croignon, Cubnezais, Cubzac-les-Ponts, Cudos, Cursan, Cussac- Fort-Médoc, Daignac, Dardenac, Daubèze, Dieulivol, Donnezac, Donzac, Doulezon, Escoussans, Espiet, Etauliers, Eynesse, Eyrans, Eysines, Faleyras, Fargues, Fargues-Saint-Hilaire, Flaujagues, Floirac, Floudès, Fontet, Fossés-et-Baleyssac, Fours, Francs, Fronsac, Frontenac, Gabarnac, Gaillan-en-Médoc, Gajac, Galgon, Gans, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac, Gauriac, Gauriaguet, Générac, Génissac, Gensac, Gironde-sur-Dropt, Gornac, Gours, Gradignan, Grayan-et-l’Hôpital, Grézillac, Grignols, Guillac, Guillos, Guîtres, Haux, Hure, Illats, Isle-Saint-Georges, Izon, Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, Jugazan, Juillac, La Brède, La Lande-de-Fronsac, La Réole, La Rivière, La Roquille, La Sauve, Labarde, Labescau, Ladaux, Lados, Lagorce, C 266/18 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021 Lalande-de-Pomerol, Lamarque, Lamothe-Landerron, Landerrouat, Landerrouet-sur-Ségur, Landiras, Langoiran, Langon, Lansac, Lapouyade, Laroque, Laruscade, Latresne, Lavazan, Le Bouscat, Le Fieu, Le Haillan, Le Nizan, Le Pian-Médoc, Le Pian-sur-Garonne, Le Pout, Le Puy, Le Taillan-Médoc, Le Tourne, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Léogeats, Léognan, Les Artigues-de- Lussac, Les Billaux, Les Eglisottes-et-Chalaures, Les Esseintes, Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues, Les Peintures, Les Salles-de- Castillon, Lesparre-Médoc, Lestiac-sur-Garonne, Libourne, Lignan-de-Bazas, Lignan-de-Bordeaux, Ligueux, Listrac-de- Durèze, Listrac-Médoc, Lormont, Loubens, Loupes, Loupiac, Loupiac-de-la-Réole, Ludon-Médoc, Lugaignac, Lugasson, Lugon-et-l’Ile-du-Carnay, Lussac, Macau, Madirac, Maransin, Marcenais, Margaux-Cantenac, Margueron, Marimbault, Marions, Marsas, Martignas-sur-Jalle, Martillac, Martres, Masseilles, Massugas, Mauriac, Mazères, Mazion, Mérignac, Mérignas, Mesterrieux, Mombrier, Mongauzy, Monprimblanc, Monségur, Montagne, Montagoudin, Montignac, Montussan, Morizès, Mouillac, Mouliets-et-Villemartin, Moulis-en-Médoc, Moulon, Mourens, Naujac-sur-Mer, Naujan-et-