The annual Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction is one of Burgundy's most historic traditions. Legendary winemakers each year create unique cuvées available only to auction participants.These remarkable wines are among Burgundy's finest, and most rare.

Château Canon La Gaffeliere is one of six French wine estates owned by Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg, German aristocrats who were military leaders and winemakers in Germany as early as the 12th century. Robert Parker calls it a “superb” estate.

Nestled in Pomerol, Château Rouget was once owned by the region’s mayor. Today the Labruyère family of Beaujolais owns it and employs celebrated consulting winemaker Michael Rolland to produce what reviewers call “rich and interesting” wines.