Official Journal C 266 of the European Union

Volume 64 English edition Information and Notices 6 July 2021

Contents

II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 266/01 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10312 — Astorg Asset Management/Solina) (1) ...... 1

2021/C 266/02 Initiation of proceedings (Case M.9637 - IAG/AIR EUROPA) (1) ...... 2

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 266/03 Euro exchange rates — 5 July 2021 ...... 3

Court of Auditors

2021/C 266/04 Special report No 16/2021 – Common Agricultural Policy and climate: Half of EU climate spending but farm emissions are not decreasing ...... 4

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance. V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2021/C 266/05 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10243 — HanseWerk/EDF/IPP/EARH/Hypion JV) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 5

2021/C 266/06 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10235 – CVC/MeGa Grundbesitz) (1) ...... 7

2021/C 266/07 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10351 — BDT Capital Partners/Culligan Group) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 8

2021/C 266/08 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10324 — Bain Capital/Valeo) (1) ...... 10

2021/C 266/09 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10354 — Macquarie/Beauparc Utilities) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 11

2021/C 266/10 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10313 — CVC/CDPQ/WAVS) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 13

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2021/C 266/11 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 ...... 15

2021/C 266/12 Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 ...... 21

(1) Text with EEA relevance. 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/1

II

(Information)

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10312 — Astorg Asset Management/Solina)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/01)

On 28 June 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available: — in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, — in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10312. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1. C 266/2 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Initiation of proceedings (Case M.9637 - IAG/AIR EUROPA)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/02)

On 29 June 2021, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the above-mentioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the internal market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to [email protected] or by post, under reference No. M.9637 - IAG / AIR EUROPA, to the following address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ’Merger Regulation’). 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/3

IV

(Notices)

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 5 July 2021

(2021/C 266/03)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate

USD US dollar 1,1866 CAD Canadian dollar 1,4669 JPY Japanese yen 131,58 HKD Hong Kong dollar 9,2182 DKK Danish krone 7,4360 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,6901 GBP Pound sterling 0,85665 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5960 KRW South Korean won 1 341,22 SEK Swedish krona 10,1435 ZAR South African rand 16,8813 CHF Swiss franc 1,0935 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,6677 ISK Iceland króna 147,10 HRK Croatian kuna 7,4885 NOK Norwegian krone 10,1778 IDR Indonesian rupiah 17 176,31 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,9315 CZK Czech koruna 25,586 PHP Philippine peso 58,491 HUF Hungarian forint 351,53 RUB Russian rouble 87,0600 PLN Polish zloty 4,5059 THB Thai baht 38,114 RON Romanian leu 4,9261 BRL Brazilian real 6,0069 TRY Turkish lira 10,2889 MXN Mexican peso 23,5266 AUD Australian dollar 1,5760 INR Indian rupee 88,1605

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. C 266/4 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

COURT OF AUDITORS

Special report No 16/2021 Common Agricultural Policy and climate: Half of EU climate spending but farm emissions are not decreasing

(2021/C 266/04)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that special report No 16/2021 ‘Common Agricultural Policy and climate: Half of EU climate spending but farm emissions are not decreasing’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/5

V

(Announcements)

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10243 — HanseWerk/EDF/IPP/EARH/Hypion JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/05)

1. On 23 June 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings: — HanseWerk AG (‘HAW’, Germany), controlled by E.ON SE (Germany), — EDF Deutschland GmbH (Germany), a subsidiary of EDF S.A. (‘EDF’, ), — IPP Projects GmbH (‘IPP’, Germany), a subsidiary of Possel & Koselowske Holding GmbH (Germany), part of the IPP Group (Germany), — Entwicklungsagentur Region Heide AöR (‘EARH’, Germany), — Hypion GmbH (‘Hypion’, Germany).

HAW, EDF, IPP and EARH acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Hypion.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for HAW: operates energy grids which supply electricity, gas or heat and offers energy solutions with a focus on grid operation and decentralised energy generation in Northern Germany, — for EDF: electricity production, wholesale, trading and supply, as well as being active in the gas and energy services markets, the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical plants and power networks, and provision of waste recycling and energy services, — for IPP: part of a Group that is active in the areas of planning, consulting, design, assessment, construction management and project coordination for all areas of environmental protection in construction and process engineering, — for EARH: an institution under German public law founded by the city of Heide and eleven other municipalities near Heide, Northern Germany that develops and implements concepts aimed at developing housing, economy and trade (including the creation of jobs in the renewable energy sector), retail, public transport, schooling, social infrastructure, landscape and recreation,

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). C 266/6 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

— for Hypion: developing and selling projects in the field of green hydrogen and other industrial gases produced from green hydrogen in the North of Germany.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10243 — HanseWerk/EDF/IPP/EARH/Hypion JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/7

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10235 – CVC/MeGa Grundbesitz)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/06)

1. On 29 June 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings: — CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg) — GABLE Holding GmbH (‘GABLE’, Germany) — MeGa Grundbesitz GmbH (‘MeGa’, Germany)

CVC acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of GABLE and MeGa. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for CVC and its subsidiaries: management of investment funds and platforms. In particular, CVC recently acquired STARK Group A/S, which is a retailer and distributor of predominantly heavy building materials in Germany and the Nordic countries, — GABLE and MeGa: retail distribution of building materials in Germany.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10235 – CVC/MeGa Grundbesitz

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). C 266/8 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10351 — BDT Capital Partners/Culligan Group) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/07)

1. On 22 June 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

— BDT Capital Partners, LLC (‘BDT’, United States),

— Culligan Group, which is currently solely controlled by Advent International Corporation (‘Advent’, United States) and currently operates via AI Aqua (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l. and its various subsidiaries.

BDT acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Culligan Group.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for BDT: BDT is a merchant bank specialised in investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. BDT currently has 18 controlled portfolio companies active globally,

— for Culligan Group: Culligan is an international provider of water treatment solutions, engaged in the business of developing and distributing water treatment products for homes, businesses and industrial facilities as well as portable, ‘on-the-go’, solutions. It specialises in the provision of a wide variety of water treatment products, including softening and filtration systems, water coolers, reverse osmosis systems, desalination, membrane solutions and deionisers. In addition, it offers in-home water testing, design and installation services, on-site water analysis and commercial equipment and services.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10351 — BDT Capital Partners/Culligan Group

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/9

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË C 266/10 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10324 — Bain Capital/Valeo)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/08)

1. On 18 June 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings: — Bain Capital Investors, LLC (‘Bain Capital’, USA) — Valeo Foods Group Limited (‘Valeo’, Ireland)

Bain Capital acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of Valeo.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Bain Capital: private equity investment firm, — for Valeo: manufacturer of food products.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10324 — Bain Capital/Valeo

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10354 — Macquarie/Beauparc Utilities) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/09)

1. On 29 June 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

— Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6 ScSp (‘MEIF 6’, Luxembourg), managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (Europe) Limited (‘MIRA’, United Kingdom), a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited (‘Macquarie’, Australia),

— Beauparc Utilities Holdings Limited (‘Beauparc Utilities’, Ireland).

Macquarie acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Beauparc Utilities.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for Macquarie: the provision of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services globally,

— for Beauparc Utilities: the collection, sorting/processing and treatment of non-hazardous waste in Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands, and the generation/wholesale and retail supply of electricity and the retail supply of gas in Ireland.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10354 — Macquarie/Beauparc Utilities

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. C 266/12 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/13

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10313 — CVC/CDPQ/WAVS) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 266/10)

1. On 30 June 2021, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings: — CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg), — Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (‘CDPQ’, Canada); — Vision 7 International Inc. (‘Vision 7’, Canada), We Are Very Social Ltd. (‘WAVS’, United Kingdom), Fuse Project LLC (‘Fuse Project’, United States of America), and Metta Communications Ltd. (‘Metta’, Hong Kong) (together the ‘Target’ or ‘Target Entities’), ultimately owned by Blue Focus Intelligent Communications Group C. Ltd. (2) (‘BFICG’, China).

CVC and CDPQ acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the Target.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for CVC: CVC and/or its subsidiaries manage investment funds and platforms, — for CDPQ: long-term institutional investor that manages funds primarily for public and para-public pension and insurance plans in Québec. It invests these funds globally in major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, — for the Target: a group of entities active in the provision of marketing and communication services and media buying services. In particular, WAVS is active in Europe as a provider of social media and brand strategy services.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (3) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10313 — CVC/CDPQ/WAVS

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) The Target Entities are currently wholly owned by subsidiaries of BFICG as follows: Vision 7 is owned by Blue Valor Limited (‘BV’); WAVS and Metta are owned by Blue Focus International Limited (‘BFI’ and, together with BV, the ‘Sellers’); Fuse Project is owned by Blue Focus Communication Group of America, Inc. (‘BFCGOA’). (3) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. C 266/14 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË 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 ’

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

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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 , on the basis of the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020: Abzac, , Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Ambès, , , , , Artigues-près-Bordeaux, , Asques, Aubiac, , , , Ayguemorte-les-Graves, Bagas, Baigneaux, , Baron, Barsac, , Bassens, , , Bayon-sur-Gironde, , , Bégadan, Bègles, Béguey, , Bellefond, Belvès-de-Castillon, Bernos-Beaulac, Berson, , Beychac-et-Caillau, , Birac, , Blaignan-Prignac, Blanquefort, , , Blésignac, , , , Bordeaux, , , , Bourg, Branne, , Braud-et-Saint-Louis, , Bruges, , Cabanac-et-Villagrains, , , , Cadillac, Cadillac-en-Fronsadais, , Cambes, Camblanes-et-Meynac, Camiac-et-Saint-Denis, , Camps-sur-l’Isle, , Canéjan, , , Carbon-Blanc, Cardan, Carignan-de-Bordeaux, Cars, Cartelègue, , Castelmoron-d’Albret, Castelnau-de-Médoc, , et Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille, Castres-Gironde, , Caumont, , , , , Cénac, , Cérons, , , Cézac, , Cissac-Médoc, Civrac-de-Blaye, Civrac-sur-Dordogne, Civrac-en-Médoc, , Coimères, , Comps, , Couquèques, , Cours-de- Monségur, Cours-les-Bains, , Coutures, Créon, , , Cubzac-les-Ponts, Cudos, , Cussac- Fort-Médoc, , , Daubèze, , , Donzac, , , , Etauliers, , , , , Fargues, Fargues-Saint-Hilaire, , Floirac, Floudès, , Fossés-et-Baleyssac, Fours, Francs, Fronsac, Frontenac, , Gaillan-en-Médoc, Gajac, , Gans, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac, , , Générac, Génissac, Gensac, Gironde-sur-Dropt, , Gours, , Grayan-et-l’Hôpital, Grézillac, Grignols, Guillac, , Guîtres, Haux, Hure, , Isle-Saint-Georges, Izon, Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, , Juillac, La Brède, La Lande-de-Fronsac, La Réole, La Rivière, , , , , , , Lagorce, C 266/18 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Lalande-de-, Lamarque, Lamothe-Landerron, , Landerrouet-sur-Ségur, , , Langon, Lansac, , Laroque, , , , , , , , Le Pian-Médoc, Le Pian-sur-Garonne, , Le Puy, Le Taillan-Médoc, , Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Léogeats, Léognan, Les Artigues-de- Lussac, , Les Eglisottes-et-Chalaures, , Les Lèves-et-Thoumeyragues, , Les Salles-de- Castillon, Lesparre-Médoc, Lestiac-sur-Garonne, , Lignan-de-Bazas, Lignan-de-Bordeaux, Ligueux, Listrac-de- Durèze, Listrac-Médoc, , Loubens, , Loupiac, Loupiac-de-la-Réole, Ludon-Médoc, , , Lugon-et-l’Ile-du-Carnay, Lussac, Macau, , Maransin, , Margaux-Cantenac, , , , Marsas, Martignas-sur-Jalle, , , , , Mauriac, Mazères, , Mérignac, Mérignas, , , , , Monségur, Montagne, , Montignac, , Morizès, Mouillac, Mouliets-et-Villemartin, Moulis-en-Médoc, Moulon, , Naujac-sur-Mer, Naujan-et- Postiac, Néac, Nérigean, , , , , , , , , , Périssac, , Pessac-sur-Dordogne, Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps, , , Plassac, Pleine-Selve, , Pomerol, Pompéjac, , , Porchères, Porte-de-Benauge, , Préchac, , Prignac-et-Marcamps, , , Pujols, Pujols-sur-Ciron, , , , Quinsac, , Reignac, , , , , Romagne, Roquebrune, Ruch, Sablons, , Saillans, Saint-Aignan, Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Saint- André-du-Bois, Saint-André-et-Appelles, Saint-Androny, Saint-Antoine-du-Queyret, Saint-Antoine-sur-l’Isle, Saint-Aubin- de-Blaye, Saint-Aubin-de-Branne, Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, Saint-Avit-de-Soulège, Saint-Avit-Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Brice, Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye, Saint-Christoly-Médoc, Saint-Christophe-de-Double, Saint- Christophe-des-Bardes, Saint-Cibard, Saint-Ciers-d’Abzac, Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde, Sainte- Colombe, Saint-Côme, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Saint-Denis-de-Pile, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, Sainte-Eulalie, Saint-Exupéry, Saint-Félix-de-Foncaude, Saint-Ferme, Sainte-Florence, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Sainte-Foy-la- Longue, Sainte-Gemme, Saint-Genès-de-Blaye, Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, Saint-Genès-de-Fronsac, Saint-Genès-de- Lombaud, Saint-Genis-du-Bois, Saint-Germain-de-Grave, Saint-Germain-de-la-Rivière, Saint-Germain-d’Esteuil, Saint- Germain-du-Puch, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Girons-d’Aiguevives, Sainte-Hélène, Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Noaille, Saint-Hilaire-du- Bois, Saint-Hippolyte, Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac, Saint-Jean-d’Illac, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Saint-Laurent-d’Arce, Saint- Laurent-des-Combes, Saint-Laurent-du-Bois, Saint-Laurent-du-Plan, Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Saint-Léon, Saint-Loubert, Saint-Loubès, Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand, Saint-Macaire, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Saint-Maixant, Saint-Mariens, Saint- Martial, Saint-Martin-de-Laye, Saint-Martin-de-Lerm, Saint-Martin-de-Sescas, Saint-Martin-du-Bois, Saint-Martin-du-Puy, Saint-Martin-, Saint-Médard-de-Guizières, Saint-Médard-d’Eyrans, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Saint-Michel-de- Fronsac, Saint-Michel-de-Lapujade, Saint-Michel-de-Rieufret, Saint-Morillon, Saint-Palais, Saint-Pardon-de-Conques, Saint- Paul, Saint-Pey-d’Armens, Saint-Pey-de-Castets, Saint-Philippe-d’Aiguille, Saint-Philippe-du-Seignal, Saint-Pierre-d’Aurillac, Saint-Pierre-de-Bat, Saint-Pierre-de-Mons, Saint-Quentin-de-Baron, Saint-Quentin-de-Caplong, Sainte-Radegonde, Saint- Romain-la-Virvée, Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Sauveur-de-Puynormand, Saint-Savin, Saint-Selve, Saint-Seurin-de-Bourg, Saint- Seurin-de-Cadourne, Saint-Seurin-de-Cursac, Saint-Seurin-sur-l’Isle, Saint-Sève, Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, Saint-Sulpice- de-Guilleragues, Saint-Sulpice-de-Pommiers, Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac, Sainte-Terre, Saint-Trojan, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas, Saint-Vivien-de-Blaye, Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, Saint-Yzan-de- Soudiac, Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc, , Salleboeuf, , , , Sauternes, Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, Sauviac, Savignac, Savignac-de-l’Isle, , Sendets, , , Soulac-sur-Mer, , , , , , , , , Tarnès, Tauriac, Tayac, , Tizac-de-Curton, Tizac-de-Lapouyade, , , , Val-de-Livenne, Val de Virvée, , Vayres, Vendays-Montalivet, , Vérac, , , , , , Villenave-de-Rions, Villenave-d’Ornon, Villeneuve, , , .

7. Main wine grape variety(ies)

Carmenère N

Cot N - Malbec

Merlot N

Petit Verdot N

Sauvignon B - Sauvignon blanc

8. Description of the link(s)

The geographical area benefits from favourable, relatively homogeneous climatic conditions for grape production and is close to large water bodies (the Atlantic Ocean, the Gironde estuary, the valleys of Garonne and Dordogne), which play an important role in regulating the temperature. However, the oceanic influences that help mitigate spring frost weaken as one moves away from the sea and the large valleys towards the forested areas of , Saintonge and Double in the Périgord. These special features explain why vineyards are sparse on the northernmost and south- southwesternmost boundaries of the geographical area. This area extends over the territory of 497 of the 538 municipalities of the department of Gironde, excluding the south-western part of the department, which is reserved for forestry rather than wine-growing. 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/19

The Bordeaux grape varieties, grown in an oceanic climate, have needed stakes (échalas) since the 17th and 18th centuries, followed by widespread trellising to ensure a well-distributed grape harvest and sufficient leaf area for proper chlorophyll synthesis and optimum ripeness.

Harvesting at optimal ripeness guarantees an excellent sugar-acidity balance, which is necessary for the freshness of the wines and good secondary fermentation.

The various types of soils and exposure profiles have led to the selection and adaptation of different varieties according to the characteristics of the environment, and they explain the historical focus on blended wines. Four distinct types can be identified:

— clay-limestone and marly-limestone soils, which are very widespread on the hillside slopes ideal for the Merlot N variety;

— siliceous soils mixed with clays and calcareous elements that are perfect for the Merlot N and Sauvignon B varieties, for example;

— leached soils (‘boulbènes’) with fine siliceous elements, which make up lighter soils suitable for the production of base wines from white varieties;

— gravelly soils made up of gravel, water-worn quartz and relatively coarse sands forming well-drained terraces that are warm and ideal for vines and the Cabernet Sauvignon N variety in particular.

The winemakers manage the blending process by relying on their experience from the separate vinification of the varieties. The blends are composed with great skill, taking into account the varieties and vintage to ensure a degree of consistency between the acidity and the fruitiness of the wines.

The clarity of the juices can be guaranteed by preserving the grapes intact from the harvest onwards and during transport and by following the detailed pressing rules laid down in the product specification. Limited sulfitation is essential in ensuring the quality of the secondary fermentation. Ageing wines on lees gives them tertiary aromas that enhance their complexity.

Bordeaux’s port and the close historical ties with other nations soon gave rise to strong and structured trade. The region’s vineyards have always been oriented towards the rest of the world. In benefiting from and spreading technical innovations and fostering the dynamism of their holdings, they have managed to strengthen, develop and export their know-how, while preserving age-old practices.

Starting with the establishment of privileged links with England in the 12th century and until the conquest of Asian markets, now open to wine products, Bordeaux winegrowers have been able to adapt to changing markets while respecting the local environment of the vines. The products are highly diverse and the ‘Crémant de Bordeaux’ wines, whose volumes are growing, are proof of this dynamism.

Despite only accounting for part of the Bordeaux region’s wine production, ‘Crémant de Bordeaux’ wines illustrate the rich potential of these traditional grape varieties and the local winegrowers’ historic ability to adopt winemaking and innovation techniques. Whether white or rosé, ‘Crémant de Bordeaux’ wines combine Bordeaux varieties with traditional winemaking methods involving secondary fermentation.

‘Crémant de Bordeaux’ are brilliant wines with 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.

9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Labelling

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling C 266/20 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Description of the condition: The name of the controlled designation of origin is marked on the cork, on the part within the neck of the bottle. Wines with the controlled designation of origin may specify on their labels the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux’. 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 controlled designation of origin. Packaging Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Packaging within the demarcated area Description of the condition: All production operations, from the harvesting of the grapes to disgorging, must be carried out in the geographical area. The wines are made exclusively by secondary fermentation in glass bottles. In view of this process, the wines are packed in the geographical area. The bottling in glass bottles, where the secondary fermentation takes place, may only be done three months after the harvest date, and at the earliest on 1 December following the harvest. The wines are placed on the market for the consumer after a minimum ageing period of 12 months from the bottling date, and not earlier than one month after disgorging.

Link to the product specification

http://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-3652cd39-fed9-448d-a752-c09c686ce56d 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/21

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2021/C 266/12)

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

‘Côtes du Marmandais’

PDO-FR-A0683-AM02

Date of communication: 7 May 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Reference to the Official Geographic Code In the product specification, a reference to the Official Geographic Code (code officiel géographique) has been added with respect to the list of municipalities making up the geographical area and the area of immediate proximity. In the single document points 6 and 9 have been amended.

2. Agri-environmental provisions The following agri-environmental provisions have been added: Permanent grass cover is required along parcel boundaries (headlands and areas between parcels not planted or cultivated). This requirement does not apply to headlands being restored, in particular following erosion or exceptional climatic events. Chemical weed control of headlands is prohibited. Full chemical weed control on parcels is prohibited. The farmer must take care to adjust the dose of plant protection product applied per hectare according to disease pressure, the phenological stage and the total planted area to be protected. These amendments are intended to take better account of the environment and of general demands for less use of plant protection products. There are no amendments to the single document in this respect.

3. Amended yield for rosé wines Yield and upper yield limit for rosé wines The yield increases from 55 to 60 hl/ha and the upper yield limit from 66 to 70 hl/ha. This has been requested to be able to meet market demand, as the consumption of rosé wines is increasing on both the French and the international market. Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

4. Oenological practices The description of the blending of varieties has been made clearer by adding the following: ‘The red wines are made by blending grapes or wines from at least two varieties, at least one of which must be a main variety.’ The ban on using oenological charcoal in the production of rosé wines has been abolished to allow winemakers to correct any blends contaminated by cryptogamic diseases. Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 266/22 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

5. Link with origin

In the paragraph on the link with the geographical origin the sentence: ‘The reds and rosés are dry wines, always produced by blending at least two grape varieties’ is deleted because the rosés can also be made from a single variety.

In addition the number of municipalities has been updated.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

6. Reference to the inspection body

The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording of other product specifications. It is a purely formal amendment which does not lead to any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Côtes du Marmandais

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected designation of origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

Still red and rosé wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Still dry red wines (produced by blending at least two grape varieties) and rosé wines The originality of the vine varieties is derived, in particular, from the presence of the Abouriou N variety, native of Marmandais. The red wines have a purple robe and aromas reminiscent of red fruit, developing a spicy, fine and delicate bouquet as they age. On the palate they are generous, balanced, round and fleshy, with elegant, distinct tannins that make them pleasantly harmonious. The rosé wines are brilliant, fine and light, with aromas predominantly of raspberry and English toffee.

Maximum malic acid content (red wine): 0,4 g/l; fermentable sugar content: ≤ 4 g/l; minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume: 10 %.

Total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment: max. 13 %.

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) 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/23

Still white wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Still dry white wines

Made mainly from the Sauvignon B variety, the dry white wines are generally round, lively and light with a long finish. Their aromas, reminiscent mainly of exotic fruits and white flowers, combine harmoniously with a lively and balanced mouthfeel.

Fermentable sugar content: ≤ 4 g/l. The wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment must not exceed 13 %.

Minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume: 10 %.

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

Cultivation method

The minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the vine rows must not exceed 2,50 m. The area available for each plant is up to 2,50 m2. This surface area is obtained by multiplying the spacing between the rows by the spacing between the plants.

The vines are pruned using the following techniques: ‘Guyot’ pruning, short pruning (‘Cordon de Royat’) or spur pruning.

After debudding, each plant has a maximum of 15 buds.

Irrigation may be authorised.

Specific oenological practice

For musts, oenological charcoal may be used up to a limit of 20 % of the volume of rosé wine produced by the winemaker concerned for the harvest in question. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13 %. The wine-making practices used must comply with EU rules and the Rural Code as well as the above provisions.

5.2. Maximum yields

Red wines

66 hectolitres per hectare

White wines

72 hectolitres per hectare C 266/24 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 6.7.2021

Rosé wines 70 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area The grapes are harvested and the wines made and developed in the following municipalities of the department of Lot- et-Garonne (based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020): Beaupuy, , Cambes, Caubon-Saint-Sauveur, Castelnau-sur-Gupie, , , Guérin, Lachapelle, , Lévignac-de- Guyenne, Marcellus, , Mauvezin-sur-Gupie, Meilhan-sur-Garonne, , , Peyrière, , Saint-Avit, Saint-Géraud, Saint-Martin-Petit, Saint-Sauveur-de-Meilhan, Sainte-Bazeille, , and .

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies) Abouriou B Cabernet Franc N Cabernet Sauvignon N Cot N – Malbec Fer N – Fer Servadou, Braucol, Mansois, Pinenc Gamay N Merlot N Sauvignon B – Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Gris G – Fié Gris Syrah N – Shiraz

8. Description of the link(s) Hillsides with well-drained and sunny slopes, extending from Entre-Deux-Mers in the north to the Landaise forest in the south, were carved out by the Garonne. The gravelly soils on the left river bank and the more clayey soils on the right river bank are suitable for growing grape varieties native to south-western France, as well as Abouriou N, a local early variety. The climate is hot and dry in autumn, allowing the grapes to reach optimum ripeness. The white wines are lively, and round with a long finish when aged on lees. The rosés are fine and light with notes of raspberry and English toffee. The reds are round and fleshy, with aromas of red fruit evolving towards spicy in blends of the Cot N and Syrah N varieties.

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 making and development of the wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities of the department of Gironde (based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 26 February 2020): Grignols and Saint-Michel-de-Lapujade. Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling 6.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 266/25

Description of the condition: Wines with the ‘Côtes du Marmandais’ protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Sud- Ouest’ [‘South-West’] on their labels. This broader geographical unit may also feature on any leaflets or containers. The size of the letters for the broader geographical unit must not be larger, in either height or width, than 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-666a8621-10ce-4487-88a4-76522ce0805e

ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition) ISSN 1725-2423 (paper edition)

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