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The Hospices de experience by Albert Bichot, #1 buyer for the last 20 years

www.hospices-beaune.com by Albert Bichot celebrates its 10th birthday ! In 10 years the website has become the go-to destination for lovers of fine wines who want to buy online and en primeur at the Hospices de Beaune auction, from 1 bottle to a full barrel. Follow the guide!

Albert Bichot, the #1 buyer at the Hospices for the last Sunday 18th of November: 158th « Vente des Vins » 20 years is the ideal partner for lovers. 2 options to buy with www.hospices-beaune.com

Through its website www.hospices-beaune.com, Maison 1. From just one bottle within a selection of 2 whites Albert Bichot makes the Hospices auction easy and and 3 reds, between 40 and 150 Euros per bottle. You democratic: any wine lover can now buy en primeur (as can even add your name as a buyer on them (from 6 futures) the sought-after wines of the prestigious estate. bottles) Jean-David Camus is a personal guide to the buyers, for all key steps from selecting the wines until shipping. 2. Bid for a full barrel (288 bottles) within the 50 Buyers receive after the auction information by email, different prestigious wines auctioned. Ideal for a tasting videos to find out about the behind the scenes actions both at the Hospices estate and during the ageing group of friends of a company (corporate gift, period in Albert Bichot’s cellars. reception)

Wines are shipped after 18 months of ageing, from June 2020.

6 steps to buy at the Hospices de Beaune auction with Albert Bichot and www.hospices-beaune.com COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE SEPTEMBRE 2018

A Grand Cru wine from the Hospices bought and aged by Albert Bichot awarded best red wine in the world ! Wines auctioned on the 18th of In March 2018, Mazis-Chambertin November will be announced mid Grand Cru from the Hospices estate, October. bought at the 2016 auction by Albert Bichot for a customer from Our 2017 selection was: www.hospices-beaune.com was awarded with numerous medals at the world-class 3 RED WINES International Wine Challenge à SAVIGNY 1er Cru, Londres: d’Or Cuvée Forneret Gold Medal • Best Mazis-Chambertin • Best Burgundy BEAUNE 1er Cru, red wine • Best French red wine • International Pinot Noir Cuvée Guigone de Salins tropy and most of all Red Champion, ie best red wine in CORTON Grand Cru, the world amongst 12 000 other candidates! Cuvée Docteur Peste

Albert Bichot is also the only wine house awarded 3 2 WHITE WINES times with the title of « Winemaker of the Year » at this POUILLY-FUISSÉ, same competition. These distinctions confirm Albert Cuvée Françoise Poisard Bichot’s unique expertise in selecting and ageing , Hospices de Beaune fine wines. Cuvée Loppin

Albert Bichot knows how to reveal the work and dedication of winemaker Ludivine Griveau, the new face of Hospices de Beaune since 2015

The Hospices estate was created in 1443 and spans over 60 hectares, of which 85% are classified Premiers and Grands Crus. Since 4 years a young and talented women looks after the estate. Through hard work in the vineyards and in the winery, she helps the Hospices de Beaune wines carry on their progression towards the elite of Burgundy.

Now that Climats (terroirs) of Bourgogne belong to the UNESCO world heritage, Bourgogne wines represent more than ever excellence for fine wines lovers. Hospices de Beaune wines are part of this myth and our website www.hospices-beaune.com makes this myth accessible to anyone.

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