Division 4.6 Link:

Historical link: This production of heavy veal calves results from the existence of the herd and long-standing production of cereals in the region. For example, rye (seigle) has given its name to the region: Ségala.

Link to the local region: the link with the geographical origin derives from:

A specific feature: the method of raising on mother’s milk supplemented by cereals from birth produces heavy calves; and

A reputation for quality going back to the 19th century for consumers in South-East France and the Paris region, and to the mid-20th century for Italian and Spanish consumers.