Vente des hospices de Beaune, Annual wine auction in Beaune, France.
Vente des hospices de Beaune is an annual wine auction in Beaune that presents barrels from approximately 60 hectares of Burgundy vineyards owned by the hospice. The auction occurs on the third weekend of November and offers wines that have been tended by the institution for generations.
The auction began in 1859 when the Hospices de Beaune, established in 1443, started selling wine to fund its hospital operations. This tradition of using wine sales for charitable purposes has continued for over 160 years.
This event is part of Les Trois Glorieuses, a celebration that merges wine heritage with local food and wine tastings throughout the region. Visitors experience how deeply wine production shapes community identity and gathering traditions in this area.
The auction takes place on a Saturday and requires advance registration for anyone wishing to participate as a buyer. After purchase, wines need 12 to 18 months of barrel aging before they can be bottled and delivered to owners.
A special moment in the proceedings is the Pièce des Présidents, a single barrel offered for sale by candlelight. The revenue from this particular lot goes entirely to designated charitable organizations.
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