27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/1

DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

of 13 December 2021

amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

(2021/C 520/01)

THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),

Having regard to Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1)

In accordance with Article 69(1) of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’), the amounts of the reimbursable travel expenses, daily subsistence allowance and general expenditure allowance may be index-linked annually by the Bureau, up to a maximum increase equal to the annual inflation rate in the European Union in October of the previous year, as published by Eurostat.

(2)

The inflation rate in the European Union for the period from October 2020 to October 2021, as notified by Eurostat on 17 November 2021, stands at 4,4 %. The new amounts resulting from the adjustment needed in order to take that inflation rate into account should apply from 1 January 2022 and the Implementing Measures should be amended accordingly.

(3)

Pursuant to Article 69(2) of the Implementing Measures, the maximum amount of parliamentary assistance costs defrayable in respect of the personal staff referred to in Article 33(4) of the Implementing Measures is, where appropriate, to be index-linked annually on the basis of data established pursuant to Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (3).

(4)	In that connection, the Commission has fixed the adjustment rate for 2021 at 1,9 %. Accordingly, the maximum monthly amount defrayable for parliamentary assistance expenses should be increased to EUR 26 107 with effect from 1 July 2021.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Implementing Measures are amended as follows:

(1)

In Article 15, point (c) is replaced by the following:

‘(c)	in the event of travel by car, with a reimbursement ceiling of 1 000 km per outward or inward journey: EUR 0,56/km, plus the cost of any ferry crossing or similar transportation required.’

(2)

Article 20(1) is amended as follows:

(a)

point (a) is replaced by the following:

‘(a)	for the part of the journey between 0 and 50 km: EUR 25,01;’;

(b)

point (b) is replaced by the following:

‘(b)	for the part of the journey between 51 and 250 km: EUR 0,14/km;’;

(3)

Article 22 is amended as follows:

(a)	paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The maximum annual amount which may be reimbursed in respect of travel expenses incurred in the cases referred to in Article 10(1), point (b), shall be EUR 4 716.’;

(b)

the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

‘3. The maximum annual amount which may be reimbursed in respect of the travel expenses actually incurred by committee or subcommittee chairs travelling to attend conferences or events which deal with a matter of European interest falling within the sphere of responsibility of their committee or subcommittee and which have a parliamentary dimension shall be EUR 4 716. Such participation shall require prior authorisation from the President of Parliament, following verification that appropriations up to the maximum amount indicated above are available.’;

(4)	In Article 24, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. If the official activity takes place on the territory of the Union, a Member shall receive a lump-sum allowance of EUR 338.’;

(5)	In Article 26, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. The monthly amount of the allowance under Article 25 shall be EUR 4 778.’;

(6)	In Article 33, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. The maximum monthly amount defrayable in respect of all the personal staff referred to in Article 34 shall be EUR 26 107 with effect from 1 July 2021.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2022, with the exception of Article 1, point (6), which shall apply from 1 July 2021.

(1) Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

(2) Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

(3) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/5

Euro exchange rates (1)

22 December 2021

(2021/C 520/04)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,1301
JPY	Japanese yen	129,08
DKK	Danish krone	7,4362
GBP	Pound sterling	0,84900
SEK	Swedish krona	10,2906
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0432
ISK	Iceland króna	146,80
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,0613
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,240
HUF	Hungarian forint	368,54
PLN	Polish zloty	4,6320
RON	Romanian leu	4,9503
TRY	Turkish lira	14,0719
AUD	Australian dollar	1,5758
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4589
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,8155
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6674
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,5422
KRW	South Korean won	1 346,25
ZAR	South African rand	17,9668
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,1999
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5208
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 102,79
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,7617
PHP	Philippine peso	56,772
RUB	Russian rouble	83,4396
THB	Thai baht	38,130
BRL	Brazilian real	6,4616
MXN	Mexican peso	23,4700
INR	Indian rupee	85,4070

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/6

Euro exchange rates (1)

23 December 2021

(2021/C 520/05)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,1310
JPY	Japanese yen	129,39
DKK	Danish krone	7,4362
GBP	Pound sterling	0,84228
SEK	Swedish krona	10,3035
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0413
ISK	Iceland króna	147,00
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,0113
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,088
HUF	Hungarian forint	369,84
PLN	Polish zloty	4,6280
RON	Romanian leu	4,9495
TRY	Turkish lira	12,6525
AUD	Australian dollar	1,5639
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4510
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,8215
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6609
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,5379
KRW	South Korean won	1 343,29
ZAR	South African rand	17,7769
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,2056
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5165
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 041,87
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,7502
PHP	Philippine peso	56,633
RUB	Russian rouble	83,2366
THB	Thai baht	37,934
BRL	Brazilian real	6,4015
MXN	Mexican peso	23,4090
INR	Indian rupee	85,0775

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/7

Euro exchange rates (1)

24 December 2021

(2021/C 520/06)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,1317
JPY	Japanese yen	129,45
DKK	Danish krone	7,4360
GBP	Pound sterling	0,84389
SEK	Swedish krona	10,3300
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0402
ISK	Iceland króna	147,20
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,0043
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,014
HUF	Hungarian forint	370,82
PLN	Polish zloty	4,6190
RON	Romanian leu	4,9498
TRY	Turkish lira	13,2402
AUD	Australian dollar	1,5645
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4502
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,8255
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6589
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,5343
KRW	South Korean won	1 343,18
ZAR	South African rand	17,5821
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,2064
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5108
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 056,50
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,7480
PHP	Philippine peso	56,592
RUB	Russian rouble	83,2027
THB	Thai baht	37,833
BRL	Brazilian real	6,4229
MXN	Mexican peso	23,3103
INR	Indian rupee	84,8850

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/8

Notice from the Commission pursuant to point (b) of Article 7(3) of the Protocol 1 to the stepping-stone Economic Partnership Agreement between Côte d’Ivoire, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part

Cumulation between the European Union and other West African countries, other ACP States and the overseas countries and territories of the European Union, as provided for under Article 7(1) and (2) of Protocol 1 to the Côte d’Ivoire-EU stepping stone EPA

(2021/C 520/07)

Article 7(1) of Protocol 1 to the stepping-stone Economic Partnership Agreement (the ‘EPA’) between Côte d’Ivoire and the European Union (the ‘Union’) (1), allows exporters in the Union to consider materials originating in:

—	other West African countries (2) that benefit from duty-free and quota-free access to the market of the Union;

—	other African, Caribbean and Pacific (the ‘ACP’) States which have applied an EPA at least on a provisional basis; or

—	the overseas countries and territories of the Union (the ’OCTs’);

as materials originating in the Union when incorporated into a product produced in the Union and exported to Côte d’Ivoire within the framework of the EPA, subject to other conditions established in Article 7.

Article 7(2) of Protocol 1 allows exporters in the Union to consider working or processing carried out in other ACP States that have applied an EPA at least on a provisional basis or in OCTs, as having been carried out in the Union on a product produced in the Union and exported to Côte d’Ivoire within the framework of the EPA, subject to other conditions established in Article 7.

The Union has agreements or arrangements providing for administrative cooperation with ACP States applying EPAs, the OCTs, and West African countries beneficiary of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences countries, which fulfil the necessary requirements. The European Commission has provided details of such agreements or arrangements to Côte d’Ivoire. Therefore, the Union as fulfilled the administrative requirements indicated in Article 7(3) of Protocol 1.

The cumulation provided for in Article 7 of Protocol 1 may therefore be applied in the Union from 1 January 2022, as follows:

The cumulation provided for under Article 7(2) of Protocol 1 may be applied with the following countries:

—

ACP EPA States applying an EPA:

—

Cariforum: Antigua and Barbuda; the Commonwealth of the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; the Commonwealth of Dominica; the Dominican Republic; Grenada; the Republic of Guyana; Jamaica; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; the Republic of Suriname, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago;

—	Central Africa Region: the Republic of Cameroon;

—	Eastern and Southern Africa Region: the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Madagascar; the Republic of Mauritius; the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Zimbabwe;

—	Southern African Development Community: the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, and the Republic of South Africa.

—	Pacific Region: the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Fiji Islands, Samoa and the Solomon Islands.

—	West Africa Region: the Republic of Ghana;

—

OCTs:

—	Greenland, New Caledonia and Dependencies, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustasius, and Sint Maarten.

The cumulation of origin provided for under Article 7(1) of Protocol 1 may be applied with the following countries, in addition to those listed above:

—	West Africa Region (GSP beneficiary countries): Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, the Republic of Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

The present notice is published in accordance with point (b) of Article 7(3) of Protocol 1 to the Côte d’Ivoire-EU stepping-stone EPA.

(1) Decision No2/2019 of the EPA Committee established under the stepping stone Economic Partnership Agreement between Côte d’Ivoire, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part of 2 December 2019 as regards the adoption of Protocol 1 concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation (OJ L 49, 21.2.2020, p. 1).

(2) Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/10

Prior notification of a concentration

(M.10535 – GIP / APG / AUSTRALIANSUPER / PEEL GROUP / PEEL PORTS)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 520/08)

On 14 December 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:

—	Global Infrastructure Management, LLC via its fund Global Infrastructure Partners (‘GIP’, United States of America),

—	APG Asset Management N.V. (‘APG’, the Netherlands),

—	AS Infra PP Pty Ltd, acting as trustee for the AS Infra PP Trust (‘AS’, Australia),

—	Peel Holdings Group Limited (‘PG’, United Kingdom),

—	Peel Ports Group Limited (‘the Target’, United Kingdom).

GIP, APG, AS and PG acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Target (‘the Transaction’).

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for GIP: funds investing globally in equity and equity-related investments in infrastructure and infrastructure-related assets in the transportation, energy, water, waste and other public service sectors. One of GIP’s jointly controlled portfolio company, Terminal Investment Limited Sarl (‘TIL’) invests in, develops and manages container terminals in 27 countries around the world, including a container terminal at the port of Liverpool (the L2 Terminal) which it jointly controls with the Target,

—	for APG: subsidiary of APG Groep N.V., one of the largest Dutch pension providers, active globally in the management of assets for pension funds in various sectors, including education, government, construction, energy and utility companies,

—	for AS: Australia’s largest superannuation (pension) fund and one of the top 25 pension funds globally, investing globally in unlisted assets, namely infrastructure, property, debts and private equity,

—	for PG: investment company with interests in a diverse portfolio of real estate, transport and infrastructure assets, primarily active in the UK,

—

for the Target: provider of ports services across the UK and Ireland and shipping across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Its port operations include activities at the Port of Liverpool, the Manchester Ship Canal, Port of Heysham, London Medway, Port of Great Yarmouth, Clydeport, as well as Dublin Marine Terminals in Ireland. The Target has a subsidiary, BG Freight Line (‘BG’), which provides short sea container shipping services.

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 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.

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.10535 – GIP / APG / AUSTRALIANSUPER / PEEL GROUP / PEEL PORTS

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

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

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’).

(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/12

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 520/09)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT TO THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Barsac’

PDO-FR-A0186-AM03

Date of communication: 26 October 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographic Code

The municipalities making up the geographical area and the area in immediate proximity have been updated in line with the Official Geographic Code.

The boundaries of the area remain unchanged.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended.

2. Pruning

Pruning for grapes of the Muscadelle variety has been adjusted from one bud per spur to two buds per spur and a maximum of eight buds. The purpose of this amendment is mitigate the reduction in vine vigour for this variety.

Point 5.1 of the single document has been amended.

3. Agri-environmental provisions

The following agri-environmental provisions have been added to the specification.

Dead vines must be removed from the parcels. Dead vines must not be kept on the parcels.

Parcels must not be abandoned.

Full chemical weed control on parcels is prohibited.

All winegrowers must calculate and record their treatment frequency index (TFI).

These amendments are intended to take better account of the environment and of general demands for less use of plant protection products.

These amendments do not require any changes to the single document.

4. Coefficient K

A coefficient K has been added to allow the same parcel to produce wines from over-ripe grapes as well as dry wines.

Wines of the designation ‘Barsac’ are made from over-ripe or botrytised grapes harvested in multiple passes. However, depending on the climate conditions, sometimes the grapes are not suitable for making sweet wines with residual sugars. Including a coefficient K means that these grapes can be made into dry wines.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

5. Date for circulation between authorised warehouses

Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter I on the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

6. Transitional measures

Transitional measures that have expired have been withdrawn from the specification.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

7. Withdrawal declaration

An obligation to declare has been added in the event of any withdrawals concerning the designations ‘Barsac’ and ‘Sauternes’. The aim of this amendment is to provide better information about volumes withdrawn.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

8. Claim declaration

The wording of the claim declaration has been amended so that it can be sent to the protection and management body before 15 December of the harvest year.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

9. 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.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Barsac

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

Barsac

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Still white wines with residual sugars.

They have a natural alcoholic strength by volume of at least 15 %.

The total alcoholic strength by volume of the wines after enrichment does not exceed 21 %.

All the wine, whether packaged or sold in bulk, has a fermentable sugar content of at least 45 grams per litre.

The characteristics of the wines of Barsac are mainly due to the grapes being botrytised. The fungus causes biochemical changes that give rise to the specific olfactory and gustatory components, as well as the concentration of sugars in the grapes. When young, they are golden in colour and develop floral and fruity perfumes. Then, as they age, their colour deepens and they develop their ‘roasted’ bouquet composed of powerful aromas, often toast, candied fruits, citrus and honey, with a very long aromatic finish. They are very rich and unctuous in the mouth. They are distinguished by their very fruity aromas and their liveliness. The latter is a product of the chalky terroir which is also often expressed in the mineral texture, with great power and balance.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	12
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	25
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

1. Density and spacing

Cultivation method

The minimum planting density for the vines is 6 500 plants per hectare. The spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,80 metres. The average distance between the rows of vines must not exceed 1,90 metres.

2. Pruning rules

Cultivation method

Pruning takes place by 1 May at the latest.

The vines are pruned using the following techniques:

—	Muscadelle B grapes: éventail, each vine has between two and five arms with a maximum of six spurs pruned to two buds, with a maximum of eight buds;

—	Semillon B grapes: éventail, each vine has between two and five arms, with a maximum of six spurs pruned to two buds; or mixed Guyot with a maximum of six buds on the cane and two spurs pruned to a maximum of two buds, with one pointing away from the cane;

—

Sauvignon B and Sauvignon Gris G grapes: éventail, each vine has between two and five arms, with a maximum of six spurs pruned to two buds; mixed Guyot with a maximum of six buds on the cane and two spurs pruned to a maximum of two buds, with one pointing away from the cane; or Bordeaux pruning, each vine has two canes with a maximum of four buds on each.

3. Specific harvest provisions

Cultivation method

The wines are made from over-ripe grapes, with the presence of ‘noble rot’, harvested by hand in multiple passes.

4. Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

Enrichment is permitted as set out in the product specification.

5.2. Maximum yields

1.	28 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines are produced, matured and aged in the territory of the municipality of Barsac, based on the 2019 Official Geographic Code of 19 March 2021, in the department of Gironde.

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Muscadelle B

Sauvignon B - Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Gris G - Fié Gris

Semillon B

8. Description of the link(s)

The unique climate offers particular microclimate conditions which are the reason why a fungus develops on the grape. Botrytis cinerea develops into the ‘noble rot’ which gives the wines of the Sauternes area their typical characteristics in this specific environment.

These wines are produced from parcels, or parts of parcels, which have been strictly and carefully demarcated on the basis of objective criteria and techniques prior to production.

Over time, people selected the grape varieties most suitable for the effects of botrytis. As a result, Semillon B would become the grape of the Sauternes area.

Furthermore, in order to achieve sufficient concentration to produce these wines, pruning is rigorous, with a specific form for each of the varieties. The éventail pruning method is often used: a type of spur pruning specific to this region.

In order to achieve excellence, the wines are made from over-ripe grapes, with the presence of ‘noble rot’, harvested by hand in multiple passes. The yields are very low after over-ripening, especially as climate conditions vary from year to year and can sometimes drastically reduce the harvests. As a result of over-ripening, the wines have a minimum average natural alcoholic strength by volume of 15 %.

The planting densities are high because wine production per vine is very low after concentration. The fermentation of these wines is slow and often carried out in barrels. The wines are matured for a long time before bottling. This is necessary for their full development and best expression.

All of these production conditions are identical to those of the designation ‘Sauternes’. Among the municipalities associated with the designation ‘Sauternes’, the distinction of ‘Barsac’ is largely due to the particular characteristics of its soils and landscape. The water supply and the limestone components of the soil give unique subtleties to these rather lively wines with their sustained aromas and very fruity notes.

The reputation of the wines of Barsac was established long ago among the iconic châteaux. From the 13th century, Barsac enjoyed the title of ‘Royal Provostship’. The port of Barsac was one of the largest on the left bank of the Garonne. Many goods passed through the port, including wine in barrels which were transported down the Garonne to Bordeaux on traditional ferries known as gabares.

In 1855, on the initiative of the emperor Napoleon III, the wines of Bordeaux were classified for the Exposition Universelle. This Gironde designation was given significant recognition with the classification of ten crus, comprising two first growths and eight second growths, in the municipality of Barsac, among the 27 classed growths of the five municipalities covered by the designation ‘Sauternes’. This classification took into account the prices of the wines, which reflected their quality. The classed growths represent 30 % of the production of the ‘Barsac’ designation. These wines are known throughout the world and very widely exported. Even today, their reputation is indisputable.

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

Area in immediate proximity

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 vinification, maturing and ageing, comprises the territory of the following municipalities of the department of Gironde, based on the Official Geographic Code of 19 March 2021: Bommes, Budos, Cadillac, Cérons, Fargues, Illats, Langon, Omet, Preignac, Pujols-sur-Ciron, Roaillan, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont and Sauternes.

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework

National legislation

Type of further condition

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition

Wines with the protected 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 used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, in either height or width, than two thirds of 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-496a5541-69d8-4bcf-88b0-6968f1204c18

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

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/17

(2021/C 520/10)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT TO THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire’

PDO-FR-A0707-AM03

Date of communication: 26 October 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographic Code

The municipalities making up the geographical area and the area in immediate proximity have been updated in line with the Official Geographic Code.

The boundaries of the area remain unchanged.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended.

2. Demarcated parcel area

In section IV(2) of Chapter I of the specification, the words ‘and 3 June 2021’ have been added after ‘3 May 2017’.

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. Demarcation is carried out 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 this amendment.

3. Date for circulation between authorised warehouses

Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter I on the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

4. 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.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

1. Dry white wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume: 11 %.

The fermentable sugar content is less than 4 grams per litre.

The wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment must not exceed 13,5 %.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	13,26
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	200

2. Sweet white wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume: 13,5 %.

The fermentable sugar content is between 34 and 45 grams per litre.

Enrichment by rectified concentrated grape must or chaptalisation must not result in the total alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 15 % after enrichment. Enrichment by partial concentration of musts for wine production is permitted, subject to a 10 % concentration limit for the volumes enriched using this method. It is permitted for the total alcoholic strength by volume to reach 16 %.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)	16
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	11,5
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	18
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	300

3. Sweet white dessert wines (‘liquoreux’)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Semillon B grapes frequently have delicate aromas of white flowers and fruits accompanied by a smooth and generous mouthfeel. They are often blended with Sauvignon B, Sauvignon Gris G and Muscadelle B, which bring fruity notes and freshness. The dessert wines termed ‘liquoreux’ have great aromatic complexity, with prominent notes of citrus, honey and spices.

Minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume: 16 %.

The fermentable sugar content exceeds 45 grams per litre.

Enrichment of any kind is prohibited in the production of these wines.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	12
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	25
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	400

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

1. Cultivation methods

Cultivation method

The minimum vine planting density is 4 500 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 2,50 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,85 metres.

Pruning takes place by 1 May at the latest. The vines are pruned to a maximum of ten buds per plant, and trained either in single, double or mixed Guyot, or they are spur pruned and trained to cordon de Royat or éventail.

The dessert wines termed ‘liquoreux’ are made from over-ripe grapes, with the presence of ‘noble rot’, harvested by hand in multiple passes.

2. Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

Enrichment of any kind is not permitted in the production of dessert wines termed ‘liquoreux’.

The total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment does not exceed 13,5 % for the dry wines.

For the sweet wines, enrichment by rectified concentrated grape must or chaptalisation must not result in the total alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 15 % after enrichment. Enrichment by partial concentration of musts for wine production is permitted, subject to a 10 % concentration limit for the volumes enriched using this method. It is permitted for the total alcoholic strength by volume to reach 16 %.

5.2. Maximum yields

1. Dry white wines

60 hectolitres per hectare

2. Sweet white wines

55 hectolitres per hectare

3. White dessert wines termed ‘liquoreux’

40 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 15 March 2021: Caudrot, Le Pian-sur-Garonne, Saint-André-du-Bois, Saint-Laurent-du-Bois, Saint-Laurent-du-Plan, Saint-Macaire, Saint-Martial, Saint-Martin-de-Sescas, Saint-Pierre-d’Aurillac and Sainte-Foy-la-Longue.

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Muscadelle B

Sauvignon B - Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Gris G - Fié Gris

Semillon B

8. Description of the link(s)

The geographical area is located on the right bank of the Garonne, 40 kilometres upriver from Bordeaux, close to Langon on the opposite side.

The moderate climate and influences of the Garonne valley have a beneficial effect, particularly in reducing the risks of spring frosts. The geographical area is characterised by very rugged terrain with slopes running largely parallel to the river. Tributaries of the Garonne have formed deep clefts creating broad valleys in the molassic and limestone hillsides.

Within the geographical area, the parcels located on recent alluvial deposits have been excluded from the area specifically demarcated for the grape harvest. Also excluded are the parcels with naturally poor drainage, including those with hydromorphic soils or leached, acidic to gley-like soils found on the northern slopes, where there are mixed forests. The same applies to the thalweg bottoms; to parcels surrounded by forest or vulnerable to risks of spring frost; urban areas; limestone and slate quarries; former timber plantations and mixed forests not historically used for wine-growing.

The parcels on the southern slopes have a favourable aspect and sandy-clay soils or soils formed on gravel beds lying on the characteristic molasse of Agenais. These parcels nurture the characteristic expression of the white grape varieties, especially Semillon B.

This demarcation requires the best vineyard management. Vine vigour and production are controlled by measures including: strict pruning rules to limit each plant’s production; sufficient planting density; rules regarding trellising and canopy height; and a strictly defined maximum load per vine. The wines of ‘Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire’, are characteristically smooth and round with an aromatic expression. For this reason, they must be produced from grapes harvested with fully ripe.

Finally, the yield must also be controlled according to the style of product, i.e. dry, sweet or dessert white wines. The higher the sugar content of the wine, the lower yield must be. White wines with fermentable sugars account for the greater part of production, while production of dry white wines is more restricted.

Depending on the ripeness of the grapes, the following terms can be used for the wines:

—	‘sec’ [dry] for white wines with a fermentable sugar content of less than 4 grams per litre;

—	‘moelleux’ [sweet] for white wines with a fermentable sugar content of between 34 and 45 grams per litre;

The dessert wines termed ‘liquoreux’ are made from over-ripe grapes, harvested by hand in multiple passes. The fermentable sugar content exceeds 45 grams per litre. Enrichment is entirely prohibited. The maturation period lasts until 15 March of the year following the harvest. It is necessary to develop the finesse and more complex aromas of the wines. They have great aromatic complexity, with prominent notes of citrus, honey and spices.

Expertise developed at the heart of a community of producers resulted in the recognition of ‘Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire’ as a protected designation of origin. It is applied to wines produced within a geographical environment particularly suited to growing white grape varieties. Since the 1990s, production has been restricted due to the development of red wine production. Nevertheless, a small group of producers is maintaining the fame and reputation of ‘Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire’ with its dynamism and its historical association with the production of white wines, and dessert wines in particular.

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, development and ageing of the wines, comprises the territory of the following communes in the department of Gironde, on the basis of the Official Geographical Code in force on 15 March 2021: Casseuil, Castelviel, Gironde-sur-Dropt, Gornac, Morizès, Mourens, Saint-Exupéry, Saint-Félix-de-Foncaude, Saint-Germain-de-Grave, Saint-Maixant, Saint-Pierre-de-Bat, Semens, Toulenne and Verdelais.

Labelling: Non-mandatory information

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

All optional terms are marked on the labels in letters that may not be larger, either in height or width, than double the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Wines with a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) not exceeding 4 grams per litre are labelled ‘sec’ [dry].

Wines with a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) between 34 and 45 grams per litre are labelled ‘moelleux’ [sweet].

Labelling: Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Wines with this protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux’ on their labels. The size of the letters used for this broader geographical unit must not be larger, in either height or width, than two thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

http://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-234215e6-a777-434c-a2b2-450d9e9fb46f

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

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/23

(2021/C 520/11)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT TO THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Pomerol’

PDO-FR-A0273-AM02

Date of communication: 26 October 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Geographical area

Additions have been made to the specification for the designation ‘Pomerol’ regarding the specific area in which the grapes are harvested and the wine is made and matured. This update was necessary in order to take into account current practice.

Point 6 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

2. Demarcated parcel area

In section IV(2) of Chapter I of the specification, the words ‘and 2 June 2021’ have been added after ‘4 February 2000’.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Irrigation

The option to irrigate the vineyard parcels has been added in the case of persistent drought affecting the correct physiological development of the vines and the ripening of the grapes. The maximum crop load per parcel has been reduced for irrigated parcels.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

4. Agri-environmental provisions

The following agri-environmental provisions have been added to the specification.

—	Dead vines must be removed from the parcels. No dead vines may be held on the parcels.

—	Chemical weed control is prohibited. Only mechanical or physical methods can be used to control weeds on the parcels.

—	All winegrowers must calculate and record their treatment frequency index (TFI).

The ban on chemical weed-killers will lead to a reduction in the use of plant health products. This in turn will mean more attention paid to environmental expectations.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

5. Date for circulation between authorised warehouses

Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter I on the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

6. Transitional measures

Transitional measures that have expired have been withdrawn from the specification.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

7. 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.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Pomerol

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The wines are still, dry, red wines.

The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 11 %.

Every batch of wine sold, in bulk or packaged, has a malic acid content of no more than 0,30 grams per litre.

Every batch of wine sold, in bulk or packaged, has a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of no more than 2 grams per litre.

The total acidity levels are as laid down in EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)	13,5
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
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. Specific oenological practice

Subtractive enrichment techniques are permitted up to a concentration rate of 15 %.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 13,5 %.

In addition to the above provisions, all wine-making practices followed must also comply with the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

2. Cultivation method

a) Planting density

The minimum vine planting density is 5 500 plants per hectare.

The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 2 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,80 metres.

b) Pruning rules

Pruning is carried out by the unfolded leaves stage (Lorenz stage 9) at the latest, using the following techniques:

—	single or double Guyot;

—	spur pruning on cordon de Royat;

—	shoot (or long) pruning.

Each plant has a maximum of 10 buds.

5.2. Maximum yields

1.	60 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

Based on the official geographic code dated 1 January 2021, the geographical area is confined to the territory of the following municipalities and parts of municipalities in the Gironde department:

a)	the municipality of Pomerol;

the part of the territory of the municipality of Libourne established by the judgment of the civil court of Bordeaux on 29 December 1928, bordered to the north by the Barbanne river, to the east by the boundary of the municipality of Pomerol, to the south by the Tailhas stream, to the west by departmental road 910, boulevard Beauséjour, avenue Georges Clémenceau, rue du Docteur-Nard, avenue de l’Europe and the Libourne-Bergerac railway line;

c)	the parcel located in the municipality of Lalande-de-Pomerol referred to in Annex 1-A, which produces wines with the protected designation of origin ‘Pomerol’, pursuant to the judgment of the Bordeaux civil court of 29 December 1928;

d)	the parcels listed in Annex 1-B for the municipality of Saint-Emilion;

the parcels listed in Annex 1-C for the following municipalities: Les Artigues-de-Lussac, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Libourne, Lussac, Montagne, Néac and Saint-Emilion.

Grapes may be harvested in the territories referred to in points a), b), c) and d) above.

Wine may be made, matured and aged in the territories referred to in points a), b), c) and e) above.

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet Sauvignon N

Cot N – Malbec

Merlot N

Petit Verdot N

8. Description of the link(s)

The selected parcels allow local varieties to be represented. These grape varieties have been selected over time for their suitability for ageing, taking into account the need for these products to be transported over considerable distances. In addition to the favourable climate, the wines of Pomerol owe their unmistakeable character to the clay substrate of the Tertiary, the cool environment allowing the grapes to ripen slowly, the highly controlled supply of water to the vine, the patches of surface gravel ranging from compact to sandy, providing good drainage and reflecting light towards the vines, and the subsoil with its iron oxides, known as ‘crasse de fer’, providing specific minerals.

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

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Wines with this protected designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux’ on their labels.

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 protected designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

http://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-458a787d-1989-4268-a537-d9dea8972ab7

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

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/27

(2021/C 520/12)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT TO THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Sauternes’

PDO-FR-A0819-AM03

Date of communication: 26.10.2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographic Code

The municipalities making up the geographical area and the area in immediate proximity have been updated in line with the Official Geographic Code.

The boundaries of the area remain unchanged.

In the single document points 6 and 9 have been amended.

2. Pruning

Pruning for grapes of the Muscadelle variety has been adjusted from one bud per spur to two buds per spur and a maximum of eight buds. The purpose of this amendment is to mitigate the reduction in vine vigour for this variety.

Point 5.1 of the single document has been amended.

3. Agri-environmental provisions

The following agri-environmental provisions have been added to the specification.

Dead vines must be removed from the parcels. Dead vines must not be kept on the parcels.

Full chemical weed control on parcels is prohibited.

All winegrowers must calculate and record their treatment frequency index (TFI).

These amendments are intended to take better account of the environment and of general demands for less use of plant protection products.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

4. Coefficient K

A coefficient K has been added to allow the same parcel to produce wines from over-ripe grapes as well as dry wines.

Wines of the designation ‘Sauternes’ are made from over-ripe or botrytised grapes harvested in multiple passes. However, depending on the climate conditions, sometimes the grapes are not suitable for making sweet wines with residual sugars. Including a coefficient K means that these grapes can be made into dry wines.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

5. Date for circulation between authorised warehouses

Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter I on the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

6. Transitional measures

Transitional measures that have expired have been withdrawn from the specification.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

7. Claim declaration

The wording of the claim declaration has been amended so that it can be sent to the protection and management body before 15 December of the harvest year.

This amendment requires no changes to the single document.

8. 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 require any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Sauternes

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

Sauternes

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Still white wines with residual sugars

They have a natural alcoholic strength by volume of at least 15 %.

After enrichment, their total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 21 %.

All the wine, whether packaged or sold in bulk, has a fermentable sugar content of at least 45 grams per litre.

The characteristics of the wine of Sauternes are mainly due to the grapes being botrytised. The fungus causes biochemical changes that give rise to the specific olfactory and gustatory components, as well as the concentration of sugars in the grapes. When young, the wine is golden in colour and develops floral and fruity perfumes. Then, as it ages, its colour deepens and it develops its ‘roasted’ bouquet composed of powerful aromas, often toast, candied fruits, citrus and honey, with a very long aromatic finish. It is very rich and unctuous in the mouth. It is distinguished by its very fruity aromas and its liveliness. The latter is a product of the chalky terroir which is also often expressed in the mineral texture, with great power and balance.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	12
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	25
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

1. Density and spacing

Cultivation method

The minimum vine planting density is 6 500 plants per hectare.

The spacing between plants in the same row may not be less than 0,80 metres.

The average spacing between the vine rows must not exceed 1,90 metres.

2. Pruning rules

Cultivation method

Pruning takes place by 1 May at the latest.

The vines are pruned using the following techniques:

—	Muscadelle B grapes: éventail, each vine has between two and five arms with a maximum of six spurs pruned to two buds, with a maximum of eight buds;

—	Semillon B grapes: éventail, each vine has between two and five arms, with a maximum of six spurs pruned to two buds; or mixed Guyot with a maximum of six buds on the cane and two spurs pruned to a maximum of two buds, with one pointing away from the cane;

—

3. Specific harvest provisions

Cultivation method

The wines are made from over-ripe grapes, with the presence of ‘noble rot’, harvested by hand in multiple passes.

4. Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

Enrichment is permitted as set out in the product specification.

5.2. Maximum yields

1.	28 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 19 March 2021: Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac and Sauternes.

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Muscadelle B

Sauvignon B - Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Gris G - Fié Gris

Semillon B

8. Description of the link(s)

These wines are produced from parcels, or parts of parcels, which have been strictly and carefully demarcated on the basis of objective criteria and techniques prior to production, proposed by a committee of independent experts.

Over time, people selected the grape varieties most suitable for the effects of botrytis. As a result, Semillon B would become the grape of the Sauternes area.

The fame of the wines of Sauternes was established early in the history of the iconic châteaux. The most famous of these, Château d’Yquem, is known throughout the world. Under the 1855 classification of the wines of Bordeaux, Château d’Yquem alone received the highest classification of ‘superior first growth’. With the area of Sauternes also gaining 11 first growths and 15 second growths, the pre-eminence of this Gironde designation was fully acknowledged. This classification took into account the prices fetched by the wines, which reflected their quality.

Even today, their reputation is indisputable. The environment is especially well-suited to vine cultivation. This, combined with the particular microclimate and the groundwork of earlier wine-growers, has led to the development of specific practices for producing great sweet wines appreciated by wine-lovers the world over.

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

Area in immediate proximity

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 vinification, development and ageing, comprises the territory of the following municipalities of the department of Gironde, based on the Official Geographic Code in force on 19 March 2021: Budos, Cadillac, Cérons, Escoussans, Gabarnac, Illats, Ladaux, Langon, Mazères, Monprimblanc, Omet, Pujols-sur-Ciron, Roaillan and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The broader geographical unit ‘Vin de Bordeaux’ or ‘Grand Vin de Bordeaux’ may appear on labels or recipients and in any brochures.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-1d1c41fa-d838-4b2e-9d53-6392daff9d87

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

27.12.2021

Official Journal of the European Union

C 520/32

(2021/C 520/13)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT TO THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Saint-Pourçain’

PDO-FR-A0586-AM03

Date of communication: 26 October 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographic Code

The municipalities of the geographical area have been updated in accordance with the official geographic code.

The boundaries of the area remain unchanged.

Point 6 of the single document has been amended.

2. Grape variety

The variety Sacy B has been moved from the category of supplementary variety to the category of main variety. This change is consistent with the permitted increase in the percentage of this variety blended in the wines. Sacy B is a variety local to the area of the designation. The increase will strengthen the local identity of the wines.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Canopy height

In the specification, it has been clarified that the height of the trellised canopy is measured after trimming or ‘tucking in’.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

4. Irrigation

The option of irrigating the vineyard parcels has been added. The maximum crop load per parcel has been reduced for irrigated parcels.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

5. Agri-environmental provision

The following agri-environmental provisions have been added to the specification.

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.

This amendment is intended to take better account of the environment and of general demands for less use of plant protection products.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

6. Oenological practices

The ban on using heat treatment on the harvest has been abolished.

The aim is to allow fine tannins to be extracted more effectively and thereby avoid wines being too light in the years with less than ideal harvesting conditions.

Point 5.1 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

7. Date for circulation between authorised warehouses

Point IX(4)(b) of Chapter I on the date on which wines may enter into circulation between authorised warehouses has been deleted.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

8. Transitional measures

The expired transitional measures have been deleted from the specification.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

9. Reporting requirements

The reporting requirements have been reviewed. A production waiver declaration and a declaration prior to the sale of wine in bulk have been added. The packaging declaration has been revised. The declarations concerning renewing the headlands and bud pruning have been withdrawn.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

10. Main points to be checked

Chapter 3 has been updated to harmonise the wording of the main points to be checked in specifications for products from the Val de Loire area.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

11. 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.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Saint-Pourçain

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The wines are still and dry, white, red and rosé.

Their minimum natural alcoholic strength is 10,5 %.

When packaged, their fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) is not more than 4 grams per litre for the white and rosé wines, and not more 2 grams per litre for the red wines.

When placed on the market, the red wines have a malic acid content of no more than 0,3 grams per litre.

The red wines are fruity with notes of cherry and blackcurrant, and spices such as pepper and coriander. They have a smooth and delicate tannic structure. The rosé wines are fruity and salmon-pink in colour. The white wines are fresh and lively with aromas of white-fleshed fruits, exotic fruits and citrus.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
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. Oenological practices

Specific oenological practice

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

In addition to the above provision, the oenological practices followed must meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

2. Restrictions

Wine-making restriction

The use of oenological charcoal in making the rosé wines is prohibited, whether alone or mixed in preparations.

The use of wood chips is not permitted.

3. Growing methods

Cultivation method

The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 000 plants per hectare, with a maximum distance of 2,5 metres between rows.

The spacing between plants in the same row is between 0,90 and 1,20 metres.

The vines are pruned using the following techniques:

—	Gamay N and Pinot Noir N grapes: mixed pruning (single or double Guyot, cordon de Royat) with a maximum of 12 buds per plant;

—	Chardonnay B, Sacy B and Sauvignon B grapes: mixed pruning (single or double Guyot, cordon de Royat) with a maximum of 14 buds per plant.

Trellising is compulsory. Canopy height must comply with the specification.

5.2. Maximum yields

66 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines made and matured in the following municipalities in the department of Allier: Besson, Bransat, Bresnay, Cesset, Chantelle, Chareil-Cintrat, Châtel-de-Neuvre, Chemilly, Contigny, Deneuille-lès-Chantelle, Fleuriel, Fourilles, Louchy-Montfand, Meillard, Monetay-sur-Allier, Montord, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, Saulcet and Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais (list based on the official geographic code of 2020).

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Chardonnay B

Gamay N

Pinot Noir N

Sacy B

8. Description of the link(s)

The brown soils, shallow soils and sandy-clay of the slopes and gravelly terraces of the Allier and Sioule rivers are characterised by good thermal properties and modest water reserves. The wine producers’ expertise, in vine-tending and the control of yields, give clear expression to the strong link between these soils and the quality of the wines:

—	the red wines are fruity with spice notes, and a smooth and delicate tannic structure;

—	the rosé wines are fruity and salmon-pink in colour;

—	the white wines are fresh and lively with dominant fruit aromas.

The river connection provided by the Allier meant that wines could be sent for sale to Paris where, in 1360, a royal decree categorised them as wines of great price.

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

Smaller geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Labels may include the name of a smaller geographical unit, provided that:

a)	it appears in the land registry;

b)	it appears on the harvest declaration.

Additional name

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The additional designation ‘Val de Loire’ may follow the designation of origin. The size of the letters must not be larger, either in height or width, than two-thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the protected designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

http://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-3cec4b5b-5775-46ab-987f-9b17a1a53d41

(1) OJ L 9, 11.2019, p. 2.

		ISSN 1977-091X
Official Journal of the European Union		C 520

English edition	Information and Notices	Volume 64 27 December 2021

Contents		page
	IV Notices
	NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
	European Parliament
2021/C 520/01	Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 13 December 2021 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament	1
	Council
2021/C 520/02	The following information is brought to the attention of – PALESTINIAN ISLAMIC JIHAD (PIJ) group included on the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and to Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism (see Annexes to Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1192 and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1188)	3
2021/C 520/03	Notice for the attention of a person subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP and Council Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia	4
	European Commission
2021/C 520/04	Euro exchange rates — 22 December 2021	5
2021/C 520/05	Euro exchange rates — 23 December 2021	6
2021/C 520/06	Euro exchange rates — 24 December 2021	7
2021/C 520/07	Notice from the Commission pursuant to point (b) of Article 7(3) of the Protocol 1 to the stepping-stone Economic Partnership Agreement between Côte d’Ivoire, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part – Cumulation between the European Union and other West African countries, other ACP States and the overseas countries and territories of the European Union, as provided for under Article 7(1) and (2) of Protocol 1 to the Côte d’Ivoire-EU stepping stone EPA	8

	V Announcements
	PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
	European Commission
2021/C 520/08	Prior notification of a concentration (M.10535 – GIP / APG / AUSTRALIANSUPER / PEEL GROUP / PEEL PORTS) – Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )	10
	OTHER ACTS
	European Commission
2021/C 520/09	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	12
2021/C 520/10	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	17
2021/C 520/11	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	23
2021/C 520/12	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	27
2021/C 520/13	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	32