Presidential Barrel 2022 : a Corton Grand Cru as a tribute to Louis-Fabrice Latour, for the cause of children

Hospices de Beaune 2022: Princesse Margot and Vision du Monde are the 2 charities that will benefit from the Presidential Barrel

In 2022, the funds will benefit children’s causes and two associations in particular: firstly, Princesse Margot, created in 2012 by Muriel Hattab, whose mission is to support children with cancer and help their families through the ordeal engendered by the disease. The project to be carried out by the association with the profits from the sale of the charity piece is entitled "La maison des Parents" and is an extension of its mission to support young patients and their families. In order to remain close to their sick child, hospitalised for long periods of time, Princesse Margot has decided to offer temporary accommodation to families.

Vision du Monde, the second association selected, has a presence wherever children suffer, in more than 100 countries. Its mission is to help the most vulnerable children, to lift them out of extreme poverty and give them the means to live their lives to the full. Thanks to the very generous contribution brought by the sale of the ‘charity coin’, World Vision wishes to invest in one of its priority projects, developed in Kenya. The project, "Kenya Big Dream", aims to fight against genital mutilation and child marriage in order to allow each little girl and boy to realise their dreams and potential.

Presidential barrel Hospices de Beaune 2022 : a Corton Grand cru red in a very special barrel, as a tribute to Louis-Fabrice Latour

Louis-Fabrice Latour, from the eponymous Maison de Bourgogne sadly died in September 2022. This prominent figure from the Burgundy wine trade was an absolute fan of the hill of Corton, where the company has a major presence.

As a tribute, the Presidential Barrel that will be sold during the 162d Hospices de Beaune auction will be a Corton Grand Cru red sold in a very symbolic barrel made by the Louis Latour coopers, as they are one of the last houses to have their own in-house cooperage activity.

The presidential barrel: an auction within the auction

A key moment during the Hospices de Beaune wine auction, the presidential barrel is sold every year to the benefit of 2 charities, who will share the money raised for this very special barrel.

At Albert Bichot, we have bought and aged many times this very special wine, thanks to the absolute generosity of our customers