T his year, Dominic West, renowned actor who has featured in shows such as Netflix's 'The Crown' and HBO's 'The Wire', takes up the gavel to auctioneer at the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction in the south of France. Dominic has been given the role of auctioning the star of the show, the Pièce des Présidents, or known as Pièce de Charité.
The 164th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, takes place at the Halles de Beaune on 17 November 2024, as is tradition, on the third Sunday in November. This is the world’s oldest charity auction and most renowned wine auction.