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A look back at the 163rd Hospices de Beaune wine auction
- Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 17:00
A feast of generosity and commitment
Sunday 19 November 2023 marked an exceptional day as the Hospices de Beaune welcomed wine enthusiasts, auction-goers and patrons of the humanitarian cause. The results, a testament to the continued support of buyers, reached an impressive €23,221,000 for 753 items. Although this was slightly less than last year's sale, which fetched nearly €29 million for 802 items, it was still a highly successful event.
Prices fall, but the spirit persists
Albéric Bichot, a key figure in the 6th generation of Hospices de Beaune winegrowers, who was himself born at the Hospices de Beaune, is equally enthusiastic: "Even if prices have fallen, this is a very fine sale for the hospital, with a magnificent result. The figures show a slight drop of 16.12% for red wines and 12.78% for white wines. However, the event rekindled the interest of former aficionados, rekindling their passion for these exceptional wines.
Yoyo' vintage and exquisite promise
The 2023 vintage, described as a "yo-yo" by Ludivine Griveau, manager of the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune, reveals a year of climatic contrasts. From a mild winter to a rainy spring, followed by a hot and stormy summer, the vineyards faced a variety of challenges. However, the harvest, starting on 19 September 2023, promises exceptional quality despite its "heterogeneous and surprising" nature.
Charity at the heart of tradition
The auction's Presidents' Piece, the Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, went down in history at €350,000. Under the patronage of Thierry Lhermitte and Michel Cymes, this sale will benefit the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale and the IRLB association (Initiative pour la Recherche sur la Longévité en Bonne Santé). Housed in a special cask made from a two-hundred-year-old oak tree that helped restore the spire of Notre-Dame de Paris, this exceptional wine combines tradition, philanthropy and grandeur.
U'wine at the heart of the Hospices
Invited by Albéric Bichot, Élodie, our communications and events manager, and Naoual, our logistics officer, had the chance to immerse themselves in the city of Beaune's festivities. Our U'wine-Makers were won over by the experience, which included visits to the underground cellars, exceptional tastings, unique dinners and the chance to meet and share with others. Impressed by the quality of their host Albert Bichot's reception, they came back full of stars in their eyes.
A Promising Future for Beaune
Now that the last glass has been raised at this 163rd Hospices de Beaune wine auction, everyone is looking to the future. The extraordinary results, the exemplary patronage of Albert Bichot and the promise of a "surprising" vintage all point to a promising future for this winegrowing tradition rooted in the heart of Burgundy.
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