On Sunday 16 November, the 165th edition of the annual Hospices de Beaune auction took place in Burgundy. This is no ordinary auction, but a time for the great and the good of Burgundy to join forces ...

Sotheby's auctioneer Aurélie Vandevoorde stood at the rostrum before the 700 or so attendees, encouraging them to bid by cracking the odd joke ...

The Hospices de Beaune was founded in 1443 by Burgundy Chancellor Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone de Salins as a hospital for the region's poor and needy. But this building is far from austere.

Beaune is one of France’s hidden gems. It's rarely featured on lists of the top things to do in the country, but it should be on everyone’s bucket list. I accidentally came across this little postcard ...

A sale that started in 1859 used to be off limits to all but the most connected French wine agents. But with the help of Christie's, the auction now attracts big spenders from all over to bid for new ...

Beaune is one of the most charming villages in Burgundy, France. The best time to experience its magic is the third weekend in November. During this period, Beaune citizens figuratively roll out the ...

The 162nd Hospices De Beaune wine auction has reached a new, impressive milestone, with sales of €31 million ($32 million) making it the highest ever wine lot for one of the world’s top auction houses ...

A single barrel of 2021 Chablis Premier Cru La Côte de Léchet, donated by Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, will be the only Chablis in 161st Hospices de Beaune wine auction. The 161st Hospices de Beaune ...

Several years ago my wife and I visited France spending some time in Burgundy's Côte d'Or. One of the highlights was seeing the Hospices de Beaune located in the town of Beaune. This is a famous ...