7.5.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 152/19 Communication of the 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 (2020/C 152/06) 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 ‘Cévennes’ PGI-FR-A1151-AM01 Date of communication: 10 February 2020 DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT 1. Organoleptic description of the wines In Chapter 1 of the specification for the ‘Cévennes’ protected geographical indication point 3.3 has been expanded to give a more detailed organoleptic description of the wines in terms of colour, aromas and taste. This amendment to the specification affects the single document, which has been expanded under ‘Description of the wine(s)’. 2. Demarcated geographical area The following editorial corrections have been made to point 4.1 of Chapter 1 of the specification: — In the first paragraph, the words ‘The grapes are harvested’ have been replaced by ‘The grapes are produced’, which is a more accurate way of distinguishing the grape production area from the area where the wines are made and developed; — ‘Fontanès et Peyrolles’ has been corrected to ‘Fontanès’; — ‘Peyroles’ has been corrected to ‘Peyrolles’. These amendments have also been made in the single document, under ‘Demarcated geographical area’. 3. Area in immediate proximity In point 4.1 of Chapter 1 of the specification, the area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the making and development of ‘Cévennes’ PGI wines, has been defined in terms of the communes it comprises in the department of Gard. The area itself has not changed but is now defined in terms of a list of communes and not a list of cantons, in the interests of greater precision. The list of communes has been drawn up on the basis of the 2019 Official Geographical Code, which is the national reference. The list of communes constituting the area in immediate proximity is set out under ‘further conditions’ in the single document. 4. Vine varieties In point 5 of Chapter 1 of the specification, nine more varieties have been added to the list of vine varieties that may be used to produce ‘Cévennes’ PGI wines. These are: Artaban N, Cabernet blanc B, Cabernet cortis N, Floreal B, Muscaris B, Soreli B, Souvignier gris B, Vidoc N and Voltis B. (1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 152/20 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 7.5.2020 These varieties are known to be resistant to drought and fungal diseases. They are similar to the varieties currently used in the production of ‘Cévennes’ PGI wines, but allow the use of plant protection products to be reduced. They do not alter the characteristics of the wines. The introduction of these varieties affects the single document under ‘Categories of grapevine product’. 5. Editorial changes that do not affect the single document In the interests of greater precision, editorial changes have been made to the table in Chapter 2 of the specification for the ‘Cévennes’ PGI setting out the main points to be checked: — the words ‘Grape harvesting area’ have been replaced by ‘Grape production area’; — ‘vinification’ has been added after ‘Place of processing’; — the words ‘Analytical checks’ have been replaced by ‘Analytical testing’. In Chapter 3 of the specification for the ‘Cévennes’ PGI, the details of the certification body acting on behalf of INAO, the competent supervisory authority, have been updated. These editorial corrections do not affect the single document. SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. Name of product Cévennes 2. Type of geographical indication PGI – Protected Geographical Indication 3. Categories of grapevine product 1. Wine 5. Quality sparkling wine 16. Late harvest wines 4. Description of the wine(s) Still red wines The ‘Cévennes’ protected geographical indication covers still red, rosé and white wines and late harvest red, rosé and white wines. The red wines are characterised by their elegance, their powerful aroma and their tannic structures that vary depending on the winemaking technologies used. They are ruby red in colour with tints of purple. The nose is intense and clear, with notes of red and black fruit. These wines are full, dense and flavourful on the palate. For the still wines, the (minimum or maximum) total alcoholic strength by volume, total acidity, volatile acidity and sulphur dioxide content are as laid down by EU legislation. General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) 9 Minimum total acidity Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 7.5.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 152/21 Still rosé wines The rosé wines are primarily made from the Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah grape varieties, either blended or used as a single variety. Their colour varies from pale pink to salmon pink. The nose is subtle and delicate, with light hints of red fruit. Their feel on the palate is full, smooth and delicate, with a marked freshness and an aromatic palette similar to that of the nose. For the still wines, the (minimum or maximum) total alcoholic strength by volume, total acidity, volatile acidity and sulphur dioxide content are as laid down by EU legislation. General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 9 Minimum total acidity Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) Still white wines The white wines are notable for their delicacy and characteristic freshness. They are a clear, brilliant pale yellow in colour, sometimes with pleasant tints of green. They have a characteristic nose, with notes of pale-fleshed fruit, sometimes also scents of citrus and boxwood, and always have a marked freshness. These wines are lively on the palate, and are fragrant and delicate with a considerable aromatic persistence. For the still wines, the (minimum or maximum) total alcoholic strength by volume, total acidity, volatile acidity and sulphur dioxide content are as laid down by EU legislation. General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 9 Minimum total acidity Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) Late harvest red, rosé and white wines. The late harvest wines have aromas of ripe fruit. For the late harvest wines, the (minimum or maximum) actual alcoholic strength by volume, total alcoholic strength by volume, natural alcoholic strength by volume and total sulphur dioxide content are as laid down by EU legislation. 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) C 152/22 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 7.5.2020 5. Winemaking practices a. Essential oenological practices Specific oenological practice All winemaking practices followed must comply with the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code. b. Maximum yields 90 hectolitres per hectare 6. Demarcated geographical area The grapes are produced and PGI ‘Cévennes’ wines are made and developed in the following communes in the department of Gard: Aigaliers, Aigremont, Aiguèze, Alès, Allègre, Alzon, Anduze, Arpaillargues-et-Aureillac, Arphy, Arre, Arrigas, Aspères, Aubussargues, Aujac, Aulas, Aumessas, Avèze, Bagard, Barjac, Baron, Bessèges, Bez et Esparon, Blandas, Blauzac, Boisset-et-Gaujac, Bonnevaux, Bordezac, Boucoiran-et-Nozières, Bouquet, Bourdic, Bragassargues, Branoux-les-Taillade, Breau Salagosse, Brignon, Brouzet-lès-Alès, Campestre-et-Luc, Canaules-et-Argentières, Cannes-et-Clairan, Cardet, Carnas, Cassagnoles, Castelnau-Valence, Causse-Bégon, Cavillargues, Cendras, Chambon, Chamborigaud, Collorgues, Colognac, Combas, Concoules, Conqueyrac, Corbès, Courry, Crespian, Cros, Cruviers-Lascours, Deaux, Dions, Domessargues, Dourbies, Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac, Estrechure (l'), Euzet, Foissac, Fontarèches, Fons-Outre- Gardon, Fons-sur-Lussan, Fontanès, Fressac, Gailhan, Gagnières, Gajan, Garrigues-Sainte-Eulalie, Gaujac, Générargues, Génolhac, Goudargues, Grand-Combe (la), Issirac, La Bastide-d’Engras, La Bruguière, La Cadière-et-Cambo, La Calmette, La Capelle-et-Masmolène, La Rouvière, Lamelouze, Lanuéjols, Lasalle, Laval Saint Roman, Laval-Pradel, Le Garn, Le Pin, Lecques, Lédignan, Les Mages, Les Plans, Lézan, Liouc, Logrian-Florian, Lussan, Malon-et-Elze, Mandagout, Mars, Martignargues, Martinet (le), Maruéjols-lès-Gardon, Massanes, Massillargues-Attuech, Mauressargues, Méjannes le Clap, Méjannes-lès-Alès, Meyrannes, Mialet, Molières-Cavaillac, Molières-sur-Cèze, Monoblet, Mons, Montagnac, Montclus, Monteils, Montardier, Montignargues, Montmirat, Montpezat, Moulézan, Moussac, Navacelles, Ners, Notre-Dame-de-la- Rouvière, Orthoux-Sérignac-Quilhan, Peyremale, Peyrolles, Plantiers (les), Pommiers, Pompignan, Ponteils-et-Brésis, Portes, Potelières, Pougnadoresse, Puechredon, Quissac, Revens, Ribaute-les-Tavernes, Rivières, Robiac-Rochessadoule, Rochegude, Rogues, Roquedur,