Division 3.2 Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

The designation of origin ‘Taureau de Camargue’ applies to fresh meat from male or female animals obtained from local breeds, that is, the ‘raço di Biou’ or ‘de Combat’ breed (a breed also called ‘Brave’) or from the crossing of these two breeds and born, reared, slaughtered and cut in the geographical area.

The animals must be at least 18 months old.

Carcasses must be hung in the slaughterhouse for not less than 48 hours and not more than five days. The weight of carcasses for tax purposes must be 100 kg or more, except for heifers of between 18 and 30 months, for which the weight is set at 85 kg.

The meat of ‘Taureau de Camargue’ has a distinctive deep red colour; it is tender and lean.