Wine Auction
Just in time for the holidays!
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The Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, USA will hold a select wine tasting and auction in New York City on November 13, 2013 to benefit the mission of the Foundation. Hosted by MetroWines Distribution Co., Inc. with the auction conducted by Sotheby’s, this event will offer participants an opportunity to network with other wine enthusiasts and professional contacts, participate in tastings and educational presentations, and to bid on wines worthy of a collector’s interest. Fine wines from France will be imported specifically for this event, including wine from the Burgundy region that has been privately labeled for the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation and released in limited quantity.
Wines to be auctioned represent the finest chateaus in France and include:
- Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Vosne-Romanée
- Domaine Méo-Camuzet, Vosne-Romanée
- Maison Louis Jadot, Beaune
- Domaine Coche-Dury, Meursault
- Domaine Henri Boillot, Vonay
To view a partial list of wines available click here.
There will also be a selection of moderately priced wines, including a Premier Cru Cuvée Brunet specially labeled for the Jerome Lejeune Foundation at the legendary Hospices de Beaune. This is an evolving list as wines become available in France. Check back often for updates.
This is a perfect opportunity to purchase wines for your holiday table and gifts, and to support a worthy charity at the same time.
Attendance is limited to the first 125 who register.
Special guest: Tim Harris of Tim's Place in Albuquerque, NM.
Tim is a young man whose life has been defined by exceeding expectations. Born with Down syndrome, he is a restaurant owner, has been featured on most major media outlets, and is a highly requested inspirational and motivational speaker.
Location: Mutual of America Building, 320 Park Avenue (at 52nd St), 35th floor, New York, NY
Price: $350 per ticket which includes an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings, and a seat at the auction
Time: Cocktail reception and wholesale wine sale begins at 6:30. Wine tasting at 7:30 followed by the auction. The event will conclude at 9:30
Click on link at top of page to register!
This event is generously hosted by Metrowine Distribution Co., Inc. - one of the top global purveyors of fine wines, and a wholesaler of the premier classified growths from the world's most important chateaux and wineries. Many thanks to Mr. Laurent Delaunay, President and CEO of Maison Badet Clément & Co, Nuits-St-Georges, France for coordinating donations from the chateaux of France for this event.
Thank you for your generous support in helping us pioneer innovative therapies to improve the lives of those with genetic intellectual disabilities!