You won’t want to miss this charity auction organised by the “Fight Charcot” association, alongside Les Invincibles, with the aim of raising funds to support research against Motor Neurone Disease. Read our article from last week for more background information! Do you want to get involved? All the information is right here!
2 ways to participate
By bidding online on more than 280 lots of rare wines
From 25 November until 6 December 2025 at 22:30, you can bid on this online auction, which brings together wines from Burgundy as well as from other regions (Rhône, Jura, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Champagne… but also from Italy, the United States, or Germany). The catalogue contains standard bottles and large formats (magnums, double magnums, Jeroboams, Methuselahs), mostly coming directly from the donating estates.
EXCEPTIONAL: A mythical and extremely rare bottle, donated by a generous donor directly affected by this disease, will be auctioned. It is a 1935 Échézeaux from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. This wine, even before being assessed by our dedicated team at iDealwine, was shown to Aubert de Villaine himself, who confirmed its quality:
“Dear friends,
Thank you for showing me the bottle of 1935 Échézeaux from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti yesterday which you have kept in your cellar since its purchase before the war.
The cellar must be excellent because the wine level is incredibly good. Meanwhile, the label, protected by a film, is still intact. It is rare to find wines of this age in such a good condition.
Yours sincerely,
Aubert de Villaine”
(26 November 2025)
I would like to place bids in the online auction
By bidding remotely on the experience lots during the charity gala on 6 December
An evening is being organised on 6 December in Beaune to conclude this fine sale. During the dinner at Bastion des Hospices, six experience lots will be auctioned in the room. If you are not present at the dinner (following a cancellation, some places are still available), you can bid by entrusting us with your purchase orders in advance. You can also request to be called during the sale. For this, please contact our customer service by email at info@idealwine.com before 5 December.
Here is the catalogue of lots that will be auctioned in the room on 6 December:
- Lot 1/ Meal for two at Clos des Sens (Annecy)
An immersion in a rare sensory universe, where each dish tells a story and every ingredient becomes a pure work of art.
At the edge of Lake Annecy, the Clos des Sens, a three-starred restaurant, expresses a unique culinary identity dedicated to lacustrine, plant-based, and local products. Driven by a radical and poetic vision, the chef reveals the richness of the Savoyard terroir through creations centred on alpine lake fish, wildflowers, aquatic plants, and vegetables grown in permaculture.
Estimated value: €900
- Lot 2/ Stay at Domaine Pins-Paul, Èze (Alpes Maritimes) two people for 3 nights in the Saint-Hospice suite
Luxury in its most silent and spectacular form.
Nestled between sea and sky, the Suite Saint-Hospice of the Domaine Pins-Paul in Èze reveals a rare escape in the heart of the Côte d’Azur. Overlooking the Mediterranean, this discreet residence offers a breathtaking panoramic view, absolute tranquillity, and an intimate setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the Riviera. For 3 nights, guests enjoy refined comfort, authentic decor, a lush garden and a pool overlooking the sea. A stay designed for those seeking discreet luxury, exclusive atmosphere and natural beauty.
Estimated value: €900
- Lot 3/ Dinner for two at Le Meurice Alain Ducasse (Paris)
A meal in a temple of French gastronomy.
Dive into the world of Alain Ducasse, an iconic figure in global gastronomy. In the heart of historic Paris, within the majestic setting of Le Meurice palace, this dinner for two offers an exceptional experience: haute couture cuisine, meticulous service, absolute products, plates of crystalline precision. Inspired by the naturalness and culinary excellence of France, the two-starred restaurant elevates each ingredient to its truest form, with precise, profound, and contemporary pairings.
Estimated value: €900
- Lot 4/ Dinner & overnight stay in a suite for two people at L’Assiette Champenoise (Reims)
An unforgettable gastronomic experience at the table of one of the greatest sauce makers in French cuisine.
In Reims, L’Assiette Champenoise is one of the greatest restaurants in France, having been awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide. Entrusting your evening to chef Arnaud Lallement means experiencing a powerful, genuine cuisine focused on the essential: taste. This package (a €3,500 envelope to be used on site) includes a dinner for two people, followed by a night in a suite (5-star hotel), with breakfast in this setting combining prestige, comfort, and contemporary elegance. A rare moment, where hospitality combines with haute cuisine.
Estimated value: €3,500
- Lot 5/ Ascent of Mont Blanc for four people with three private guides
A mythical adventure for passionate athletes in search of the exceptional.
Experience one of the greatest Alpine challenges: the ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe (4,809 m). This several-day exposition is reserved for four participants, accompanied by three guides from the Chamonix Guides Company (François-Régis Thevenet, Laurent Lesoy Soyris, and Aymeric Farouil), one of the oldest and most prestigious high mountain institutions in the world. On the agenda: technical preparation, learning rope manoeuvres, managing safety on glaciers and walls, acclimatisation to altitude, and approaching high mountains. The final ascent takes place at sunrise, under optimal conditions, with an exceptionally individualised supervision offering maximum safety and a unique immersive experience.
Estimated value: €6,500
- Lot 6/ Mythical day at Roland-Garros & 1 hour playing with Richard Gasquet
An invaluable sporting experience
An opportunity that cannot be bought or booked: experiencing Roland-Garros like a player. This package offers an exceptional immersion including:
- One hour of playing on the Philippe-Chatrier Court with Richard Gasquet, former world No. 7 and one of the greatest one-handed backhands in tennis history.
- A racket signed by the champion.
- Two Category 1 seats for the men’s final, in the global temple of clay courts, Roland-Garros.
A day out like no other, blending sport, emotion, prestige and absolute rarity.
Estimation: inestimable!
Contact us by email to participate in this auction and send us your bid requests to info@idealwine.com
The general terms and conditions of auction
Refer to the iDealwine website.
Note: iDealwine will deduct the buyers commission (21% excluding tax, or 25.2% including tax) from each purchase made from this charity catalogue. Due to the charitable nature of the auction, the entirety of the deducted amount will be donated to the Les Invincibles association. The donation will exclude tax as the charity cannot collect it.
And if that’s not all, there’s also another charity auction in aid of the Burgundy Business School Foundation at the moment.
