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Hospices de Beaune 2023 Charity Auction

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Takes place November 19th, in Beaune, France.

“The Hospices de Beaune, also known as Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, is a former charitable almshouse in Beaune, France. Now it is a museum. It was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rollin, chancellor of Burgundy, as a hospital for the poor. A charity auction takes place every year since 1859, on the third Sunday in November following a three-day celebration on the food and wines of Burgundy. It is the most well-known wine auction in France and sets the world record for being the World's Oldest Charity Wine Auction.” 

Photo Credit: Hospices de Beaune, Hotel Dieu Museum

The wines produced by the Hospices de Beaune are from vineyards that are donated to the hospital. Through the generosity of estate owners in the area, local healthcare institutions and hospitals receive part of the proceedings of the charity auction. 

The first winemakers in the Beaune region were local winegrowers who helped the…