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5.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 262/33 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 (2021/C 262/12) 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 ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ PDO-FR-A0306-AM05 Date of communication: 7 May 2021 DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT 1. Reference to the Official Geographic Code The list of municipalities has been updated on the basis of the 2020 Official Geographic Code (code officiel géographique). This merely changes the wording and has no impact on the geographical area. Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended in line with these changes. 2. Introduction of varieties for adaptation purposes The varieties Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan and Touriga Nacional have been added to the grape variety mix for red wines for adaptation purposes. These are late varieties, which can be of advantage in the context of a warming climate. The fact that they are not very susceptible to rot, downy mildew or powdery mildew is also an asset. All four varieties are suitable for producing deeply coloured, complex, full-bodied and structured wines, in line with the characteristics typical of ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ red wines. The variety Liliorila has been added to the grape variety mix for white wines for adaptation purposes. This is also a late variety with good resistance to rot and with organoleptic qualities in line with the characteristics of ‘Bordeaux supérieur’ wines. The proportion of the above varieties may not exceed 5 % of the vines of a holding or 10 % of the blend for the colour in question. The single document is not affected by these amendments. 3. Demarcated parcel area In the Annex, 11 February 2021 has been added to the list of meetings of the relevant national committee at which a demarcation of parcels was approved. The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the relevant 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 wines covered by the protected designation of origin. The single document is not affected by these amendments. 4. Link with origin As some municipalities have merged, the link with the geographical origin has been updated with respect to the number of municipalities. The single document is not affected by these amendments. (1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 262/34 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.7.2021 5. 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. This merely changes the wording and has not led to any amendments of the single document. SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. Name(s) Bordeaux supérieur 2. Geographical indication type PDO – Protected designation of origin 3. Categories of grapevine products 1. Wine 4. Description of the wine(s) Still white wines with fermentable sugars BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION The still white wines have: — a natural alcoholic strength of ≥ 12 % — a fermentable sugar content of > 17 g/l. Prior to packaging, they have: — a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l — a total SO2 content of ≤ 260 mg/l. After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 15 %. The white wines with fermentable sugars are based on the Sémillon B variety, which gives round, generous wines with a golden colour and aromas of candied fruit, sometimes blended with Sauvignon B or Muscadelle B to add freshness. The wines are suited to ageing (for 4 to 8 years) and have aromas, often floral, of honey and spices. GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 11 Minimum total acidity Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 18 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 300 5.7.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 262/35 Still red wines BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION The still red wines have: — a natural alcoholic strength of ≥ 11 % — a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 3 g/l — a malic acid content of ≤ 0,3 g/l. Prior to packaging, they have: — a volatile acidity of ≤ 13,26 meq/l — a total SO2 content of ≤ 140 mg/l. After enrichment, the total alcoholic strength by volume is ≤ 13,5 %. The red wines, mostly a blend of the red vine varieties Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Franc, are round, generous and structured. The young wines generally develop aromas of fresh and candied red fruit that often evolve into notes of spices and cooked fruit with ageing. 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) 20 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 150 5. Winemaking practices 5.1. Specific oenological practices 1. Planting density – spacing Cultivation method The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 500 plants per hectare (for parcels planted after 1 August 2008). The spacing between vine rows must not exceed 2,20 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres. This density may be reduced to 3 300 plants per hectare. In that case, the spacing between vine rows must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre. 2. Pruning rules Cultivation method Only spur (short) pruning and shoot (long) pruning are allowed. For the Merlot N, Semillon B and Muscadelle B vine varieties, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 40 000 per hectare and 17 per plant. For the other varieties, including Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G, the number of buds when pruning must not exceed 45 000 per hectare and 19 per plant. After debudding, the number of fruit- bearing branches per plant must not exceed: – for the Merlot N, Sémillon B and Muscadelle B grape varieties, 11 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 4 500 plants per hectare or more, and 14 branches per plant if the C 262/36 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 5.7.2021 vine planting density is less than 4 500 plants per hectare; – for the other varieties, including Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G, 13 branches per plant if the vine planting density is 4 500 plants per hectare or more, and 16 branches per plant if the vine planting density is less than 4 500 plants per hectare. Pruning is carried out at the unfolded leaves stage (Lorenz stage 9) at the latest. Debudding is carried out prior to fruit setting. 3. Enrichment Specific oenological practice After enrichment, the red wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13,5 %. After enrichment, the white wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 15 %. Enrichment by partial concentration is permitted for the red wines, subject to a 15 % concentration limit for the volumes enriched using this method. 5.2. Maximum yields Still white wines with fermentable sugars 60 hectolitres per hectare Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 4 500 plants/ha 66 hectolitres per hectare Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 4 000 plant/ha and < 4 500 plants/ha 55 hectolitres per hectare Still red wines – vine planting density ≥ 3 300 plant/ha and < 4 000 plants/ha 50 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, based on 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,