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Organic wines

In recent years, organic farming has taken on a
very important place in France, and in particular in the field of wine.
So,15% of French vineyardsis now conducted organically and this
mode of production is experiencing significant growth every year.

But what exactly is aorganic wineand what criteria must be met in order to benefit from this
certified?Here is a summary of the key things to remember.

Very precise specifications

First of all,an organic wine must respect specifications
very precise. Before 2012, organic certification and its "AB" label only concerned
than the grapes and the vine. Since then, European legislation (logo
Eurofeuille) has also included in the certification the vinification part in order to cover the entire wine-making process.

Thus, for a wine to be organic, itsgrapes
are grown without any chemicals(pesticides, herbicides or
yet synthetic fertilizer). However, products of natural origin such as
copper or sulfur can be used to combat certain
diseases, especially those caused by humidity (oidium and mildew).

Moreover,all chemical inputs are also prohibited in
winemakingand only certified organic products can be authorized.

Moreover, themaximum doses of sulphitesthat a winegrower can
add are lower compared to conventional viticulture:
150mg/L for white wines and 100mg/L
for red wines.

Finally, it should be noted that in order to be able to be officially certified
organic, a vineyard must go througha three-year transition period(three
vintages therefore) where it will be conducted according to the specifications
of organic farming. The goal being that the soils and the vines can
evacuate certain chemicals that may have been used previously.

Conclusion

It is widely accepted today that agriculture
biological, although not perfect, isa cultivation method
respectful of the earth, the environment and peoplecompared to agriculture
conventional.

If it is also possible to produce organic everywhere in France, the
management of a vineyard in organic farming will beeasier under
sunny and dry climates, limiting the appearance of certain diseases to
vine. So theLanguedoc-Roussillon, thereProvence, thereCorsicaorAlsace
are regions where organic wines are very numerous. In comparison, the
vineyards with a cooler and more humid climate, like theChampagneOr
of theBurgundy, are less organically grown.

Now that you know the important points about
organic viticulture, iAll you have to do is choose from
such a great selection!And if you need any advice, don't hesitate.
to contact directlyThe Illuminated Cellar!