#52026XC01841Publication of an Approved Standard Amendment to a Product Specification of a Geographical Indication under Article 5(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27
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This law pertains to the publication of an approved standard amendment related to the product specification of the 'Madiran' geographical indication in France. It outlines amendments meant to update and clarify various aspects of the designation, including changes to vine varieties, percentages, and agricultural practices. The amendments aim to enhance the sustainability and adaptability of the wine production in response to climate change and to maintain compliance with EU standards.
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Key Changes
- Addition of Manseng N as a secondary vine variety to enhance climate adaptability.
- Increased maximum proportion for Tannat grape variety from 80% to 100%.
- Removal of harvest proclamation requirement for simplified administration.
Obligations
What this law requires
Madiran PDO wine producers must include Tannat N variety at a minimum of 60% and maximum of 100% in the blend
Madiran PDO wine producers must add Manseng N as a secondary variety option to cope with climate change and preserve genetic diversity
Madiran PDO wine producers must limit secondary varieties to a maximum of 40% in the blend
Chemical weed control is prohibited on headlands and total chemical weed control of parcels is forbidden; between rows, vegetation must be managed by mechanical or physical means only
Madiran PDO wine producers must perform analysis before packaging to ensure batch conformity and retain analysis reports for 24 months