The Weekend
Get ready for three days dedicated to great wine, living history, and celebrating Gabe's milestone birthday during Beaune's annual Wine Festival and Auction.
The Main Event (18:30)
Gather together at La Comédie du Vin for a La Paulée-style dinner to honor Gabe and toast to a lifetime of joy, deep friendship, and continuous discovery. The meal will include a communal feast where guests bring special bottles of wine from their personal collections to uncork, share, and enjoy together.
Dress Code: Beaune Chic
Inspired by the effortless elegance of Burgundy evenings; silk, linen, and tailored simplicity. Think sleek sheath dresses or fluid silk slips, sharp sport coats paired with crisp shirts, and refined accessories. Understated glamour for a night of brilliant wine and celebration.
Saturday Evening, 14 November | Celebratory Dinner
Daytime: Immerse yourself in the magic of Beaune’s globally renowned wine festivities. The Les Trois Glorieuses de Beaune festival and Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction draws vintners, passionate collectors, and wine enthusiasts from all corners of the world.
The Highlights: Take a guided tour of the historic, 15th-century Hospices de Beaune. Take your time to see parades and listen to entertainers while wandering through the lively wine tents, browsing local art dealers, and tasting gourmet street food.
Pro tip: The absolute best local food stands are clustered right in the town center by the carousel.
Saturday, 14 November | 166th Hospices de Beaune Festival
For general wine lovers, tourists, and families, the streets of Beaune come alive from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening with Festivinales.
Daytime: Spend the morning or afternoon sightseeing through the stunning vineyards and villages of the Côte d’Or.
Evening: Enjoy dinner on your own at one of Beaune's incredible local bistros.
Late Night (22:00): Meet up with fellow guests to kick off the weekend over a nightcap.
Host Suggestion: Visit legendary local favorite wine bar Le Bout du Monde at 7 Rue du Faubourg Madeleine, 21200 Beaune
Friday, November 13 | Arrival
All Day: Join Gabe and friends throughout the day under the famous festival white tent hosted by Athénaeum Beaune. Located in the absolute center of town, the Athénaeum is a wine bookshop that is a true cultural landmark celebrated for its beautiful architecture, deep connection to Burgundy’s wine heritage, and showcase of local artists.
The Main Event: Taking place inside the historic Halles de Beaune, the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, a world-famous charity auction organized by Sotheby’s, is built entirely through donations and legacies spanning more than 500 years. It brings together major Beaune wine merchants and elite buyers from all over the world to bid on wines, the vast majority of which are classified as prestigious Grands Crus and Premiers Crus.
Sunday, November 15 | Wine Festival & Auction
