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TOQUES ET CLOCHERS
IN A FEW WORDS
Toques et Clochers is a charity auction, the profits of which go towards renovating the 42
bell towers of the villages in the Limoux appellation, helping preserve historical heritage
and local architecture.
Every year a village is selected to host the festival which attracts almost 30,000 people
to the village streets and celebrates the renovation of its church. It is also a major event in
the wine world - the second largest wine auction in France after the Hospices de Beaune
and a fantastic opportunity to bring together wine growers, wine makers, merchants,
restaurateurs and customers from all over the world for an amazing weekend of festive fun.
Toques et Clochers has been organised by Sieur d’Arques since 1990. During this unique
event to which we invite key figures in the fields of gastronomy and French and international
wine, the wine growers who passed the drastic selection of our wine makers and complied
with all the requirements of our technical teams proudly represent the «Clocher» of their
home village and pour samples of their own wine barrels to the buyers.
A hundred lots are sold during this auction presided over by a three-star Michelin Chef,
who will manage later during the evening to serve the gala dinner for about 400 guests.
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