Nationally and internationally renowned, the traditional Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction 2024 will take place on Sunday November 17 . Every year, wine passionates from all over the world gather at the oldest and most famous charity wine auction to enjoy a unique experience and celebrate the excellence of Burgundy’s terroirs. For the fourth year running, the auction will be organized by Sotheby’s.
Albert Bichot and Hospices de Beaune Auction: A Historical Relationship
November 1, 2024 — Solidly rooted since 1876, when the burgundy house first acquired a piece, the link between both institutions endures and is further strengthened by the status of 1 buyer held by Albéric Bichot, owner and major patron of the Auction for over twenty-five years. As a testimony to tradition, the purchase of pieces is above all a commitment to the great cause represented by the Auction, whose profits are donated to charity organizations.
Each year, ahead to the Hospices de Beaune Auction, Albert Bichot lends its support to the institution by revealing an exceptional product created for the occasion. Following the launching in 2023 of a wooden Soundivine connected speaker bearing the house and Hospices coats of arms, this year’s partnership with Atelier du Vin has given rise to an exceptional sommelier knife.
This precious 100% handcrafted tool was made from the staves of a Mazis-Chambertin barrel, Cuvée Madeleine Collignon 2020 from the prestigious Domaine des Hospices de Beaune, aged in the Albert Bichot cellars.
Available on the online store Albert Bichot
Each knife is a unique creation as shown by the color variations of the oak handle.
Produced in a limited edition of 30 items, it is a true wink to the house’s commitment to the Hospices de Beaune, also representing a symbol of elegance and Burgundian art de vivre.
Hospices-beaune.com by Albert Bichot, the Dedicated Site to the Auction Buying
In 2009, Maison Albert Bichot revolutionized the Hospices de Beaune Auction by creating a dedicated website, enabling private individuals to participate to the famous Auction in a very simple way.
As every year, two options are available in 2024:
- Buying bottles (orders starting at one bottle) from a selection of 5 wines (2 whites and 3 reds, starting at €70 per bottle), with the option of personalizing the label with the purchaser’s name (minimum 6 bottles).
- Buying a half or whole cask (288 bottles) from the 50 vintages on sale : a great opportunity for a group of wine lovers or for a company.
Visit hospices-beaune.com by Albert Bichot now to register and discover the wines of the 2024 selection that will be auctioned on November 17th.
2024: A Delicate Vintage with High Potential
The climate conditions did not make things easy for burgundy’s vines, which led to a less important harvest than in 2023. However, the first results are encouraging, with lovely grapes offering fresh aromas.
The 2024 vintage also marks a turning point in the history of the Hospices de Beaune Auction, as it formalizes the conversion of the 60-hectare vineyard to organic. A beautiful echo to the environmental convictions shared by the Beaune institution and Maison Albert Bichot.
About Maison Albert Bichot
Albert Bichot owns 107 hectares of vines spread over 6 exceptional domaines, 4 of which are certified organic, in burgundy’s most prestigious appellations. Backed by its expertise as a winemaker, Albert Bichot also selects and buys grapes from loyal partners, and vinifies them with the same care at its own domaines. It’s a philosophy that guarantees the production of great wines that reflect their terroir of origin and convey the emotion that has made the house one of the greatest names in Burgundy.
