Division 5.3 Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)

The link with the geographical origin derives from the product's reputation. This, in turn, is based on the prominence of the ‘Mirabelle de Lorraine’ in local gastronomy and reflected in literature, in particular through historical references from the 16^th century.

Also, traditional festivals that are still held today testify to the recognition enjoyed by the product among consumers. Lorraine is responsible for 70 to 80 % of France's production of fresh mirabelles.

The traditional forms of processing, to produce jam, baked goods and canned fruit, account for a significant part of the activity in the sector. The myriad of local recipes calling for mirabelles testifies to their use in these traditional forms, apart from being eaten fresh.