On Tuesday November 12, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is organizing a unique auction featuring nearly 600 old appellation signs, which have graced Bourgogne's vineyards for over 20 years. This is a rare opportunity for wine enthusiasts and collectors to acquire a piece of Bourgogne's rich viticultural history.
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is organising a special auction of old appellation signs. After renewing all its signs in the vineyards in 2023, the BIVB is looking to give the former ones a second life. Why not have one at your place?!
On Tuesday November 12, almost 600 signs, divided into 300 lots, will be auctioned on the websites drouot.com and interencheres.com. You can follow the auction, which will be live-streamed from the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune.
This is a unique opportunity for you to acquire a souvenir bearing the effigy of your favorite appellation(s). Open to all, the sale will be conducted by auctioneers Jérôme Duvillard and Alexandra Chaillou-Weidmann (Quai des enchères).
- 600 Signs Divided Into 300 Lots
This year, the BIVB is innovating with an exceptional auction featuring 600 appellation signs that adorned the vineyards for 20 years! 300 lots have been assembled around famous names, including Grand Cru, Village and Régionale appellations. Whether it's the Grand Auxerrois, Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and whether you're a professional, an enthusiast or a lover of Bourgogne wines, one of these signs could find its place in your home or garden, or even at the heart of your business!
Sale details
• 29 signs Grand Cru appellations (1,30 m x 0,6 m)
• 280 signs Régionale or Village appellations (1,90 m x 0,4 m)
• 280 signs of "Bourgognes" (1,90 m x 0,4 m) and the "B" logo of Bourgogne wines (0,45 m diameter)
- How Can I Follow the Auction and Participate?
The auction will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 2 to 6 pm, conducted by auctioneers Jérôme Duvillard and Alexandra Chaillou-Weidmann (Quai des enchères). You can follow the auction online, at drouot.com and interencheres.com, as it will be live-streamed from the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune.
Lots for sale will be available for viewing online starting Thursday July 25 on quaidesencheres.fr, drouot.com or interencheres.com. Keep an eye on the Bourgogne wines account to get the link.
- An Auction for the Benefit of Cultural Patronage
The proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne to support the development of its cultural activities. After a year in operation, the Cité is experiencing real success among its diverse audiences, and is gaining momentum month by month.
The funds raised here will enable the offering of more conferences and exhibitions on the cultural, artistic and historical heritage of Bourgogne. So, where are you going to install your sign?
