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| The vineyards | |||
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| Map of the vineyard |
| The mark of the institution |
| Buying the wines |
| The Auction |
| Income from the auction and its use |
| Practical informations |
| The vineyards |
One of the unique characteristics of the Hospices Civils de Beaune is their wine producing estate.
All French hospitals are generally the owners of farms, buildings, heath land or forests, which do not provide much profit. Sometimes these properties may even cost more than they bring in.
The Beaune institution, thanks to the donations and legacies which have been made throughout its history, is the owner of more than 61 hectares (152 acres) vineyards.
Most of these vineyard plots are located in prestigious appellations. They are nearly all first growths and great growths.
The next Hospices de Beaune wine Auction will be on Sunday 15th November 2009.  The museum is opened every day (click on Museum and visiting the Hôtel-Dieu). |