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#AGRT1429275ADecree of October 23, 2015, Concerning the Protected Geographical Indication 'Coteaux de Béziers'

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This law modifies the existing regulations regarding the protected geographical indication (PGI) for wines produced in the Béziers area, specifically replacing 'Coteaux du Libron' with 'Coteaux de Béziers'. It updates the specifications for the PGI to reflect various changes in geographical and product characteristics, enhancing the historical and climatic context of the wines produced in this region. The law aims to promote the identity of the wines and their market presence, ensuring better alignment with consumer preferences.

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Key Changes

  • Renaming 'Coteaux du Libron' to 'Coteaux de Béziers' in all relevant documents
  • Modifying the specifications of the PGI to detail the geographic and soil characteristics for grape production
  • Updating historical context and production practices to enhance the appeal of the wines

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Replace all references to 'Coteaux du Libron' with 'Coteaux de Béziers' in the title and throughout the entire specifications document (cahier des charges)

Wine producers, regulatory authorities, and PGI administrators for Coteaux de Béziers
operational
high

Ensure wine production originates from the 17 specified communes in the Hérault department, with Béziers as the geographical center of the production zone

Wine producers claiming the PGI 'Coteaux de Béziers'
operational
high

Produce wines using either traditional regional grape varieties (grenache, carignan, cinsault, mourvèdre) in assemblage, or single/multiple renowned grape varieties (merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, syrah, chardonnay, sauvignon) as specified

Wine producers claiming the PGI 'Coteaux de Béziers'
operational
medium

Remove the third paragraph from Chapter 1, point 4.1 of the specifications document

Regulatory authorities responsible for PGI specifications
operational
medium

Remove the third subsection from Chapter 1, point 2 of the specifications document

Regulatory authorities responsible for PGI specifications
operational

Affected Parties

Local wine producersConsumers of 'Coteaux de Béziers' wines

Tags

wine,geographical indication,Béziers