Exceptionnal wines, vines and winegrowers
Each year on the third Sunday of November, the celebrated Hospices de Beaune auctions the wines from its estate. These cuvées, sold to the highest bidder over the course of an afternoon, capture the attention of the entire profession and the passion of wine lovers everywhere. This magic of the world’s oldest wine auction has continued since 1859. In the vineyards, however, nothing comes easily. Each vintage adds a new page to a living story, with its share of triumphs and setbacks.
Laurent Gotti reveals every facet of this extraordinary saga—its centuries-old history, its vineyards, and its winegrowers. He leads us into the heart of the auction, exploring the role of local
merchants and global buyers. Distinguished figures from the worlds of culture, literature, and sport have presided over the event, which also serves as the first encounter with the new vintage—an
essential gathering for taking the pulse of Burgundy.
Drawing on his intimate knowledge, Gotti takes us behind the scenes among the vats and barrels, accompanied by the estate manager. He precisely depicts the emblematic terroirs of the estate,
illustrated by detailed maps and accompanied by interviews with the cellar managers and major players of this human and oenological adventure.
This book also reveals the essential role of the auction as a barometer of the vintage in Burgundy, closely observed by enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals worldwide.
Through his precise and passionate writing, Laurent Gotti pays tribute to an institution that embodies the soul of Beaune and the great Burgundian winemaking tradition. An essential read for all
wine lovers curious to understand the historical and human significance of the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune.
Laurent Gotti
Journalist and wine taster, Laurent Gotti collaborates with several publications including La Revue du Vin de France, Guide Hachette des Vins, and others. He teaches viticultural geography and
wine tasting to aspiring wine professionals, and creates parcel-based viticultural maps of some of the most famous terroirs in Burgundy.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 24.7 x 20 x 2.3 cm
ISBN: 978-2-9586059-4-0
EAN13: 9782958605940
Cover: Photographs Eléonore Parc (2 images) and Laurent Gotti (2 images)
