155th HOSPICES DE WINE AUCTION

An unprecedented record year revolving around generosity and know-how

and which will never be forgotten.

Last Sunday, the auction started with one minute of silence and the rendition of the French national anthem La Marseillaise in homage to the victims of terrorist attacks that took place in Paris less than 48 hours earlier.

From the first bids, and throughout the sale, prices highly increased (+ 27.23% for the reds, + 32.75% for the whites compared to 2014). This increase can be explained by the exceptional quality of the 2015 vintage and the growing passion from collectors for great wines.

The auction, which was presided over by French news anchor Claire Chazal and French actor Christophe Lambert, proved to be a record breaker, with sales totaling more than €10,000,000 for the 575 barrels that were up for auction.

The “Piece des Presidents”, a Corton Grand Cru Renardes also sold for a record €480,000, of which one third will go to support the families of the victims of terrorist attacks.

Once again, Albert Bichot confirmed its position as the leading buyer at the auction with the purchase of 61 barrels for a total amount of €1,329,900.

For over fifteen years now, the House of Albert Bichot has stood out for its participation at this world famous wine auction. Albéric Bichot considers that Albert Bichot’s role, as one of the most important names in , is to promote the reputation of the region and its wines at an international level while, at the same time, supporting local or national charities.

Albert Bichot and the Hospices de auction, the sharing of common values

Generosity is the key word to describe the spirit of the auction. Obviously, first and foremost, there is the passion for wine that incites connoisseurs for whom the auction represents a legendary event to place their bids. But there is also the interest in participating in a charity auction. The Bichot family has taken part in this event for several generations.

Albert Bichot and the 2015 Hospices de Beaune wine auction in a few figures: - Amount spent: €1,329,900 - Purchased 61 out of 575 barrels - Purchased 31 out of 48 cuvées (24 red and 7 white) including the Grands Crus Clos de la Roche, Echezeaux, Mazis-Chambertin, Corton, Bâtard-Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne

Albert Bichot owns more than 100 hectares of vineyards shared in 6 estates located throughout Burgundy, from Chablis in the north to the Beaujolais Crus in the south.

Albert Bichot has been a major patron and supporter of the nomination for the vineyards of Burgundy to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Albert Bichot looks forward to seeing you in 2016 for the 156th Hospices de Beaune wine auction!