162nd Hospices de Beaune Wine auction: Honor to the children and tribute to Louis-Fabrice Latour.
The 2022 edition of the Hospices de Beaune wine auction, a flagship annual event for both the Bourgogne wines and the wider wine world, begins on Sunday 20 November at 2.30pm in Les Halles in Beaune.
The Hospices de Beaune will pay tribute to Louis-Fabrice Latour and offer for sale a unique Pièce des Président, a 228-liters barrel of Corton Grand Cru.
The Domaine des Hospices de Beaune has vinified and selected a part of its red Corton Grand Cru production, and then housed it in a pièce specially made by the cooperage of the Maison Louis Latour. It is thus in this unique 228-liter barrel that this Grand Cru will age.
This year’s event, hosted by Sotheby’s, will be the 162nd edition of the auction. The Hospices estate covers 60 hectares and is in its second year of conversion to organic cultivation. Monies raised from the wines it produces have been used to fund some major investments, and this year’s “Pièce des Présidents”, a barrel containing 228 liters of an exceptional cuvée, will be sold to raise money for two charities supporting children’s causes:
- The Princesse Margot charity, created in 2012 by Muriel Hattab, which supports children with cancer and their families.
- Vision du Monde, which helps vulnerable children escape extreme poverty by giving them the means to life a full life.
French actor Benoit Magimel, and French TV braoadcaster Flavie Flament will be present to raise the stakes in the name of Vision du Monde. A third personality is expected to represent Princess Margot.
In the image of the very beautiful vintage 2022, 802 pièces of wine divided into 51 cuvées will be put on sale. Among these, two new cuvées:
- Corton Grand Cru, cuvée Les Renardes
- Beaune Premier Cru, Clos des Mouches, cuvée Hugues et Louis Bétault
What’s on during the week:
Monday 14 November: Release of the press release and video on the 2022 vintage
Thursday 17 November:
- Le Roi Chambertin tasting in Gevrey-Chambertin (from 3pm to 6pm, by invitation only)
This tasting will bring together around 40 winegrowers from the Gevrey-Chambertin village, who will present their wines from the 2021 vintage.
- 6th edition of the Majors du Tastevinage at the Château du Clos de Vougeot (from 5.45pm to 7pm, sur invitation)
Friday 18 November: Fête des Grands Vins de Bourgogne at the Palais des Congrès in Beaune*
From 9:30am to 12:30pm, the press is invited to taste the 2021 and 2022 vintages of all AOCs from Bourgogne.
> Press tasting* (11am)
- Marsannay: Enjoy a foretaste of the cuvées that will make up the Saint-Vincent Tournante, which runs in Couchey in late January 2023
- Pouilly-Vinzelles and Pouilly-Loché: Two AOCs that are seeking to have certain Climats classified as Premier Cru.
Saturday 19 November (3:30pm): Press tasting of Hospices de Beaune* wines in the presence of the estate’s winemaker Ludivine Griveau. By invitation only.
Sunday 20 November:
- 9:45am: A joint press conference* from the Hospices de Beaune and the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB). They will present the vintage, giving a snapshot of the market, introducing the charities being supported by the sale of the Pièce des Présidents, and providing an update on the latest news from the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune and investments made thanks to the 2021 auction.
- 2:30pm: Start of the Hospices de Beaune wine auction in Les Halles in Beaune*
*Invitations have been sent by email on Monday 17 October. Register for events until November 14 online here.
The final stages of heavy construction are underway, with secondary works and the creation of the spiral walkway to follow, along with the installation of the “suspended” bridge. This structure, designed by architect Emmanuelle Andreani from Siz'Ix architects, which will provide access to the panoramic terrace, is a high-precision project indeed.
The multimedia content and the scenography for the 1,100m² immersive and sensory visitor trail are also in the process of being finalized by scenographic agency Alice dans les Villes.
The city of Beaune, which is managing the project, was keen to adopt a sustainable tourism approach with an eco-responsible building that is fully integrated into the new Parc de la Chartreuse.
This architectural gem fits the bill, thanks to its bio-sourced materials, such as hemp concrete for the construction of the wood-frame facades, the use of local geo-sourced materials like Comblanchien stone for the base, earth from Mont Saint-Vincent for the interior coating, and lime for the exterior coating and to bind the insulation.
It will also have the capacity to produce renewable energy, and it will be surrounded by around 500 newly-planted trees along with 100 vines.
This green approach had led the project to be awarded E+C-® Positive Energy (E3) and Carbon Reduction (C2) labels, along with the Bio-sourced Building tag.
Read more about the project’s progress in the full press release here.
Discover the world of Bourgogne Wine Ambassadors
There are more than 60 of them around the world, offering training and other services involving Bourgogne wines.
The network of Bourgogne Wine Ambassadors has 62 members around the world. They each have two key qualities: professional expertise and teaching efficiency.
They include sommeliers, oenologists, directors of wine schools, and even journalists, and often carry out their training missions in parallel with other activities. But they are all passionate about Bourgogne, whose values they share. Their mission is to train different audiences, from industry professionals to enlightened amateurs along with total newcomers to the world of wine. This is done in part through interventions in hotel schools or the organization of training seminars.
This impressive network also allows the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) to expand the training it offers. Bourgogne Wine Ambassadors are a key element in the "Rendez-avec les vins de Bourgogne”, organizing sessions in their respective territories, managing the wines, and building on the BIVB’s presentation.
Discover the secrets of our wine region with the École des Vins de Bourgogne, from just €45.
It's time to start thinking about Christmas, and what better than a gift card from the École des Vins de Bourgogne? Send your friends or family members back to school, but this time, just for the pleasure!
There are a range of different formulas on offer, from a morning to three full days of learning. Courses are adapted to all levels and all desires including an initiation to the art of tasting, encounters with producers at the estate, walks in the vines, sensorial or discovery days, gourmet workshops with the producer, coaching, enological lunches, and even tailor-made events to meet more precise needs.
Valid for a year, these gift cards can be used on the date of your choice from the 2023 schedule, available on our website.
This unique gift offers an unforgettable sensorial experience in the heart of Bourgogne.
The Auxey-Duresses AOC [pronounced ‘Ossy Duress’] is a Village appellation from the Côte de Beaune. It is home to nine Premier Cru Climats, and produces mostly red wines, along with some whites.
Auxey-Duresses is located at the opening to a valley which, from the Côte de Beaune, heads down into the Hautes Côtes on the road to La Rochepot and Autun. Wine has long been made here, with evidence dating back to Celtic and Roman activity. It was once a dependency of the abbey of Cluny, and activity here was divided between grain production and winemaking. Today, it is mainly focused on the latter, producing an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée created in 1937.
The Bourdon Mountain, with its very stony marl-limestone base, gives Auxey-Duresses wines all their character.
Auxey-Duresses reds have a lively ruby red color, a well-balanced bouquet that is rich in red berries like blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry, and floral aromas of peony. In the mouth, it is sophisticated and smooth right from the attack, measured, fleshy, and very pleasing.
The whites have instant visual appeal with their light straw color. They reveal aromas of fresh almond and reinette apple. In the mouth, they offer lovely biscuity notes combined with touches of gunflint.
Sommelier’s tips:
With their measured, velvety tannins, red Auxey-Duresses wines make the perfect partner for white meats. These charming wines dazzle with fine hams and cold cuts, veal, roast pork, brochettes, and even rabbit, but also with well-seasoned pasta dishes or risotto with poultry. Grilled fish also make a great match.
Crisp and lively white Auxey-Duresses wines are rounded, with a lasting finish. This makes them perfect to pair with shellfish or fish in spicy sauces, slow-cooked ratatouilles, and seafood gratins. With the cheese course, these wines are best served with Gruyeres, blue cheeses, and certain goat cheeses.
An homage to the Hospices de Beaune wine auction by Albert Bichot
Albert Bichot has created 22 exceptional boxes containing some great wines from the Hospices de Beaune, to be launched before the celebrated wine auction.
Two months before the 162nd Hospices de Beaune wine auction, which takes place on 20 November 2022, Albert Bichot is launching a unique collection of six great wines from the Hospices de Beaune in a luxury walnut case giving the purchaser the chance to enjoy an exclusive intimate moment with the principal winemaker from the legendary Beaune auction.
Albéric Bichot explains: “To reflect the rarity of the Hospices wines, we have created just 22 boxes, in a nod to the very promising 2022 vintage. Born of the desire to offer a unique experience, this boxed set brings together six exceptional wines from the Hospices de Beaune that we have aged with passion in our cellars. Each box comes with a private visit to our cellars in Beaune, making this an invitation to share something truly special.”
The box comprises six wines that reflect the plot diversity of the Hospices de Beaune estate, from the superb 2018 and 2019 vintages:
* Echezeaux Grand Cru, Cuvée Jean-Luc Bissey, 2019 (red)
* Corton Grand Cru, Cuvée Charlotte Dumay, 2019 (red)
* Pommard Premier Cru, Cuvée Dames de la Charité, 2018 (red)
* Volnay Premier Cru, Santenots, Cuvée Jehan de Massol 2019 (red)
* Beaune Premier Cru, Cuvée Clos des Avaux, 2018 (red)
* Meursault Premier Cru, Genevrières, Cuvée Philippe le Bon, 2018 (white)
More information is available on the www.hospices-beaune.com by Albert Bichot website where you can sign up to discover the wines from the 2022 selection, which will be auctioned on 20 November 2022.
This rapprochement of the Pinault and Henriot families creates a unique ensemble in the world of exceptional wines.
The new entity, which retains the name Artémis Domaines, is majority owned by the Pinault family along with the families that own Maisons & Domaines Henriot. The supervisory board is chaired by Gilles de Larouzière-Henriot and will be driven by Frédéric Engerer, Managing Director of Artémis Domaines, along with all the teams.
“Uniting Maisons & Domaines Henriot and Artémis Domaines is a wonderful opportunity to bring together the treasures of our wine heritage under one banner. It is a guarantee that a French group will ensure the long-term preservation of these gems and will pursue the quest for excellence that has marked their prestigious history,” said François Pinault, owner of Artémis Domaines.
Gilles de Larouzière-Henriot, CEO of Maisons & Domaines Henriot, adds: “This alliance is full of promise for the properties belonging to our family group. We share Artémis Domaines’ deep attachment to France's exceptional wine heritage and ambition to fully enhance the incomparable ensemble that we created by merging our estates. The history of this operation will be written over several generations, reflecting the long years required to produce truly great wines.”
Click here to find out more about Artemis Domaines and Maisons & Domaines Henriot.
“La Cuverie by Comte Liger-Belair” set to open in Vosne-Romanée in November 2022
The Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair has thought long and hard about creating a destination to host a range of services responding to the needs of locals, wine estate employees, and tourists alike.
The building, which was originally a winegrower's house complete with vat room, is located at 1 rue des Communes in Vosne-Romanée. It has been totally refurbished to allow the creation of a wine bar, a grocery offering local and organic produce, a café, guest rooms, and even a post office. The idea for the project stemmed from a desire to breathe new life into the village of Vosne-Romanée by developing services for both local people and tourists from around the world.
More than 1,000 wines on the menu: The Cuverie will also have a clear focus on wine tourism, thanks to its wine bar with an ambitious wine list. This will include all producers, both winegrowers and négociants, in the Vosne-Romanée appellation who wish to be included. A range of other wines from organic producers in Bourgogne and those from a selection of French estates certified in biodynamic agriculture will also be on offer. The aim is to offer a Vosne-Romanée wine by the glass each week.
Check out the “La Cuverie by Comte Liger-Belair” Instagram and Facebook pages.
Bourgogne vs. Burgundy: to re-affirm their identity, the region and the producers are reverting back to the original French iteration of the name, Bourgogne.
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