Charolais beef

Quality controls have been developed over several years, guaranteeing the origin of Charolais beef, good farming practice, and respect for the environment.

However, the following quality labels also assure excellence in every stage of the production process, from the farmer through to the butcher, and the exceptional quality of the beef.

The label « Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée « (AOC) identifies a product that is typical and specifically linked with its origin.  The products recognised as AOC are an expression of the intimate link between the environment, the culture, the traditions and practices developed over generations – which are evoked in the term “terroir”.  

The European equivalent is Appellation d’Origine Protegée.  

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The syndicate «  Boeuf de Charolles » obtained the « l' Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée » on   2nd April 2010 and this was confirmed in the official journal of 2nd September 2010.  It guarantees that the beef has been produced in the Charolais area, birthplace of the race, and in accordance with the traditional practices of its producers.

The logo " Label Rouge" signifies a product of superior quality.  Its excellent flavour is a result of the demanding standards and controls which exist in each stage of food production.

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The labels Tendre Charolais,   Charolais Terroir Label Rouge   and  Charolais du Bourbonnais are all labels in this category.

The logo Agriculture biologique guarantees a food resulting from a production process which respects the environment and which forbids the use of synthetic chemical substances. 

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Bio bourgogne guarantees that the beef is produced without the use of chemical products and that the rearing process respects the balance of nature.      

L'Indication Géographique Protégée identifies and promotes a food product whose reputation is based on its geographic origin. 

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The Charolais has the IGP :  Charolais du Bourbonnais
The logo " Charolais de Bourgogne " denotes that the meat is produced in Burgundy.  “Indication Géographique Protégée” status is currently being sought for this label.