August 7, 2026 (Nashville, TN) — Nashville Wine Auction raised more than $2.65 million at the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin, which was held August 1 at the JW Marriott Nashville. l’Ete du Vin welcomed Frédéric Rouzaud, President and CEO of Maison Louis Roederer, and Nicolas Glumineau, General Manager & Winemaker for Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, as Guests of Honor.
The weekend also featured wineries from the Roederer Collection, including Château de Pez, Diamond Creek Vineyards, Domaines Ott, Merry Edwards Winery and Vineyards, and Roederer Estate.
The 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin Live Auction was the final night of the 3-day event, which included the Vintners’ Tasting on Thursday evening at Hillwood Country Club and the Patrons’ Dinner on Friday evening at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.
“Sharing not only our wines as Guests of Honor, but also the friendship between our two countries and the values of life, respect, true friendship, and solidarity means so much, especially in the context of supporting such an important cause,” Glumineau says. “And again, to all of you who joined this outstanding event: You must visit Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Château de Pez. Now it is our turn to welcome you. We are waiting for you!”
Proceeds from l’Eté du Vin, the country’s longest running charity wine auction, help fund the fight against cancer by supporting thirteen local nonprofit organizations whose purpose is directly related to cancer research, innovative patient treatment and caregiver/patient support.
“We are deeply honored that our wines could contribute to the success of this event and support such an important cause. But the true heroes are the researchers, caregivers, volunteers, donors, and everyone whose commitment advances the fight against cancer and brings hope to so many patients and families,” Rouzaud says. “Thank you for allowing us to play a small part in this mission. It has been a true privilege to be with you in Nashville and to share in such a meaningful weekend.”
The top lots sold at the l’Eté du Vin Live Auction include:
- The Last of the Legendary Three-Liters from Cristal Champagne lot, which offered a rare opportunity to acquire a large-format Cristal of historical caliber, sold for $105,000.
- The Journey Beyond the Bubbles: Champagne Greats in Reims trip offers three couples rare access to celebrated houses including Maison Louis Roederer, Taittinger, and Ruinart. This unforgettable French wine country experience sold for $85,000.
- Another opportunity to visit one of our Guests of Honor Château Pichon Comtesse, the Bordeaux Unveiled: Iconic Chateaux & Hidden Gems trip, features exclusive experiences and elegant accommodations for three couples. This six-night escape sold for
$80,000.
- A Portrait of Grand Cru Red Burgundy from a Legendary Cellar, a wine lot of 35 bottles of Grant Cru Burgundy from Nashville Wine Auction patrons Deby and Keith Pitts, was generously doubled at $40,000 each for a total of $80,000.
- The Surrender to the Siren Song of Croatia: A Week of Wonder for Two Couples, a seven-day journey capturing the beauty, flavor, and magic of Croatia, doubled at $50,000 each for $100,000 total.
- A Night of Mystery: An Epicurean Whodunit with Leslie & Jimmy John Liautaud, a whodunit wine night for four couples where guests will board a private jet bound for an undisclosed destination, where a carefully orchestrated reveal awaits. This experience sold for $77,000.
- Touring the Gorgeous Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin gives 11 guests the opportunity to taste the nine Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin alongside a carefully crafted meal. This dinner with l’Ete du Vin Auctioneer Charles Antin and Chef Vincent Guiheneuf doubled at $32,000 each for $64,000.
- Wishful Cooking: Granting a Wish for Dinner is a special lot helping grant Henry’s, an 11-year-old Wish Kid from Franklin, dreams of becoming a chef. Chef Henry will stage alongside Chef Alyssa at The Butter Milk Ranch for a one-night-only dinner for 12 couples, paired with wines from Peter Michael, Kongsgaard, PlumpJack, and more. This dinner sold for $54,000.
- A Tribute to Diane Madison-Jamal featuring 23 Bottles and one 3L of Bordeaux in honor of past Board Chair and Nashville Wine Auction supporter Diane Madison-Jamal sold for $26,000.
“The generosity of our donors and bidders continues to amaze me, and seeing both familiar and new faces at the 47th l’Ete du `Vin was inspiring,” President and CEO of the Nashville Wine Auction Loren Chumley says. “It was truly an honor to welcome Frédéric and Nicolas to Nashville, and I think we can all agree it was a fabulous weekend for our guests, community and the fight against cancer.”
Long-time Nashville Wine Auction supporters Noelle Daugherty and Jay Erter chaired l’Eté du Vin.
“Witnessing the generosity from our vintners, sponsors, donors and bidders over the weekend still leaves us awestruck. It’s inspiring to share in this mission of funding the fight against cancer,” Daugherty and Erter say. “Thank you to all who joined us — we could not be more proud of the impact Nashville Wine Auction community continues to make!”
The Nashville Wine Auction is proud to have the following sponsors for this event: Tennessee Oncology, JW Marriott Nashville, Clinical Solutions Pharmacy, Husch Blackwell, The Navin Group, Parker’s Paws, Frugal MacDoogal, Hearn Charitable Foundation, Nicholas Air, Vault Insurance, Buchalter, AllianceBernstein, OneOncology, Wellpath, GenMab, Hub International, Holland & Knight, King & Spalding, Ogletree Deakins, Onyx General Contractors, Gary Musick Productions, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Seyfarth Shaw Law Firm, Thyme Care, Chazin & Company, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, D Cummins Betterment Fund, Pure Insurance, Edwards Pharris Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, and Clear360.
ABOUT THE NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION
Nashville Wine Auction’s mission is to unite the wine community to fund the fight against cancer. In 2026, Nashville Wine Auction will celebrate Pairings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend on February 26 – 28 and the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin on July 30 – August 1 at JW Marriott. Established in 1980, the Nashville Wine Auction has raised more than $45 million for organizations whose purpose is directly related to cutting-edge research, innovative treatment, and family/patient/caregiver support. www.NashvilleWineAuction.com
NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION BENEFICIARIES
American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation, Blood Cancer United, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, The Heimerdinger Foundation, HopeKids, Inc.
Nashville General Hospital Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Middle Tennessee, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Survivor Fitness Foundation, Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
