This is the longest-established Charity wine auction which used to be run by the gothic Hospices De Beaune in Burgundy. However, since 2007 the prominent auction house Christies took over the organisation of the event that is traditionally held on the third Sunday in November.
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Hospices De Beaune: Famous wine auction in Burgundy
Posted in France: Burgundy, tagged Batard-Montarachet, Beaune, Burgundy, charity auction, Clos de la Roche, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, France: Burgundy, Hospices de Beaune, Hotel Dieu, Mazis-Chambertin, Meurault, Pommard, Pouilly-Fuseé, Savinny-lés-Beaune, Volnay, wine, wine auction, wines from Burgundy on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Beaune: In the heart of Burgundy
Posted in France: Burgundy, tagged Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Bistro de L’Hotel, Bouchard Pére & Fils, Burgundy, chardonnay, Chasagne-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, Dijon, Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Lyon, pinot noir, Pommard, Puligny- Montrachet, Savigny-lés-Beaune, Volnay, Vosne-Romaneé, wine on October 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Burgundy, with its fresh and friendly attitude towards wine production, is perhaps the most significant wine region in France…What is amazing about Beaune’s wines is that they can be drunk young while tasting gentle with a very low acidity…
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