MALAGA, SPAIN, October 10, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- With the vendange (grape harvest) in full swing, Burgundy can now look forward to party time in the shape of La Vente des Vins. On the third weekend in November Christies will have the auspicious honour of auctioning off local wines to some of the biggest wine buyers in the world. Meanwhile residents take the opportunity to throw a three day fête.
Already synonymous with wine production, La Vente des Vins is as clear an indicator as you can get of how important viticulture is to Burgundy. For three days mundane life is put on hold whilst the town of Beaune, at the centre of Burgundy's renowned Côte d'Or, lays on an impressive programme of wine-centric celebration.
The multitude of cellars across the region throw open their doors for wine tastings alongside appreciation of local gastronomy from fois gras to cheese. Meanwhile entertainment is guaranteed deep into the night courtesy of choir performances, fairground attractions, stand-up comedians and live music. There's even a semi-marathon coursing through the wine villages which attracts a mammoth 3,000 competitors from across the globe.
Undoubtedly the highlight, and the history behind La Vente des Vins, is what will be the 149th wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune. History suggests that grateful and wealthy people donated vineyards to Beaune's hospital foundation such that it now has a portfolio of vineyards to be envied. Each year the wine is sold off in large quantities to key buyers who will then bottle and re-sell under their own names. A well-known French celebrity name is always in place to host proceedings in order to extract the highest bids from the audience - for benefits go straight to charity.
With 28,000 hectares under vineyard producing 192 million bottles of wine each year - 66% white and 34% red - a quick browse of a Côte d'Or map reads like a fine wine list. From Meursault to Chablis, Pouilly-Fuisse to Corton-Charlemagne, there are many flavours to savour. For select, personalised excursions along Burgundy's exquisite wine regions contact http://www.frenchwineroutes.com.
Location Burgundy has been providing luxurious self-catering accommodation at the heart of the wine villages of Côte d'Or for the best part of a decade. Ideally placed for La Vente des Vins, all Location Burgundy homes exude character and offer flexibility in terms of length of stay. The perfect base for exploring this key wine region.
Prices for a one bedroom apartment in a converted 19th century home in Cissey (5km from Beaune) start from 270 euros for three nights based on two people sharing in low season - a rate which would apply to November's La Vente des Vins. The four Cissey apartments share a communal heated swimming pool whilst all Location Burgundy rental properties are equipped with UK and French satellite television, DVD / CD player, Wi-Fi, heating and a welcome pack of groceries. All essentials from hand soap to bed linen and towels are provided.
For flexible, first-rate accommodation within stumbling distance of this November's La Vente des Vins contact Location Burgundy on enquiries@locationburgundy.com, website http://www.locationburgundy.com or telephone 00 33 (0) 9 62 12 77 11.
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