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Burgundy

2 articles from all sections, newest first.

PREVIEW

Beaune before the hammer falls: Which figures make a charity auction comparable

On 15 November, the Hospices de Beaune will auction their new vintage. Putting the proceeds into perspective takes more than an overall total: barrel numbers, volume, hammer prices, buyer’s premium and the separately reported charity lot must be kept distinct.

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WINE BUSINESS

When auction wine comes with the right to visit

At a Bonhams auction in Paris, selected bottles are being paired with an estate visit or a future allocation. This broadens what bidders are bidding for – and raises questions about the scope, terms and actual value of that access.

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