There are many possibilities for certifications and other environmental approaches for wine farms which wish to promote viticulture concerned with protecting the environment.
This article attempts to group together the main options available while allowing you to click on each of them to provide more details.
Each winery can, at one time or another, decide to voluntarily commit to an environmental or CSR-related approach. This category deals with Wineries that decide, on their own initiative, to commit themselves outside of any ‘already existing’ labeling or certification framework…
The Sustainable Excellence Charter for Grands Crus Classés en 1855 du Médoc and Sauternes is neither a certification nor a label in itself. But, as it is carried implicitly through the brand of the ‘Grands Crus Classés’. However, it has an influence on all the wineries located in the Grands Crus of Bordeaux…
The Bordeaux Vignoble Engagé Trophies is not a certification or a label but rather a distinction awarded by a press company. However, this distinction can act as a certification or a label for the end consumer when making a purchase decision.
This distinction is awarded annually…
The ‘Agriculture Raisonnée’ label helps promote sustainable agriculture as an agricultural production system whose primary objective is to optimize the economic result while taking into consideration respect for animal welfare, the environment, and consumer health…
The aim of this certification is to support each company in taking sustainable development into account in its actions, strategy and environment and thus to enhance its performance…
The ISO 26000 standard is an international standard that is not specific to the wine world. This approach targets organizations of all types, regardless of their activity, size or location. However, this one can apply to any French winery…
The ‘Zero Pesticide Residu’ Label is a certification carried by the “Nouveau Champ” collective. This program guarantees the consumer the absence of residues of 250 active substances…
These four letters acronym means Agriculture Respectful of the Environment in Aquitaine. This is a local initiative led by the New Aquitaine Region and the New Aquitaine Chamber of Agriculture…
The mention ‘Nature & Progrès’ is in fact an associative mark. It guarantees food products (and therefore wines) that respect the environment, people and animals. It relies on its own specifications and the commitment of its members through a charter…