#PMEC2600856ADecree of March 24, 2026 amending the decree of July 11, 2013 concerning volatile acidity limits in certain wines
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This law modifies an earlier decree regarding the maximum allowable volatile acidity in certain wines that have controlled designation of origin (appellation d'origine contrôlée) and protected geographical indication (indication géographique protégée). Specifically, it amends the maximum volatile acidity levels for the appellations Sauternes and Barsac, setting the limit to 30. The law aims to ensure the quality standards of these specific wine regions are maintained.
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Key Changes
- Increased maximum volatile acidity limit for Sauternes from previous levels to 30
- Increased maximum volatile acidity limit for Barsac from previous levels to 30
- Updates the associated regulations from the 2013 decree
Obligations
What this law requires
Wine producers with Sauternes appellation d'origine contrôlée must ensure volatile acidity does not exceed 30 (measured in meq/L or equivalent standard unit) in their wines
Wine producers with Barsac appellation d'origine contrôlée must ensure volatile acidity does not exceed 30 (measured in meq/L or equivalent standard unit) in their wines
Update the maximum volatile acidity table in Annex I of the July 11, 2013 decree to reflect the new limits of 30 for both Sauternes and Barsac appellations
Publish this decree in the Journal officiel de la République française