The
151th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction held by Christie's on November 20, 2011
realized 5,402,333 euros (including
premium) with 618 barrels of red Burgundy wine and 143 of white wine sold.
During
the 150th sale, Asia became the second most important region, after Europe, for
its number of registered bidders, and the value of wines acquired, overtaking
the USA. This trend was once again confirmed with Asia now representing 13 % by
value (84% for Europe and only 3% for the U.S)
Each year, since 1945, the Hospices de Beaune
has given their support to one or several charities by donating
the profit of
one barrel of
wine known as:
la Pièce des
Présidents. This year,
the president's barrel of
the Grand Cru
Corton Clos du
Roi, Cuvée Baronne
du Baÿ was a “tonneau”of 460
litres, made especially for the occasion, which fetched 110,000 euros.
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