wine certifications

Overview of the different certification options available to French wineries seeking an environmental approach

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.

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

Wine Certifications

Understanding the Trophées Bordeaux Vignoble Engagé regarding French wines

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…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

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Understanding the Label Agriculture Raisonnée regarding French wines

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…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

Wine Certifications

Understanding the Label ‘Bordeaux Cultivons Demain’ regarding French wines

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…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

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Understanding the label Zéro Résidu de Pesticides regarding French wines

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…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

Wine Certifications

Understanding the A.R.E.A. certification in French wines

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…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

Wine Certifications

Understanding the Nature & Progrès label regarding French wines

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…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

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Understanding the Label Terra Dynamis regarding French wines

The Terra Dynamis label was created by a group of committed farmers. To obtain the Terra Dynamis label, obtaining the Organic Agriculture (AB) label is mandatory beforehand.
The Terra Dynamis label aims to promote winemaking without chemical inputs…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

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Understanding the Label Bio Cohérence regarding French wines

The Bio Cohérence label is a French brand supported by producers, processors, distributors and consumers. It guarantees organic products to the final customer.

The Bio Cohérence label is considered more demanding than the Organic Agriculture (AB) certification…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago

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Understanding the Certification 3D Destination Développement Durable regarding French wines

The 3D Destination Développement Durable certification was created in collaboration with Coop de France for players in the agri-food chain. It is a certification that can be applied to a winery in Bordeaux…

By @oray_wine, 1 year1 February 2024 ago