13 Apr 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin presents The Art of Wine: Expressions of the Roederer Collection
Nashville Wine Auction’s signature event, the Country’s Longest Running Charity Wine Auction, to take place July 30-August 1, 2026.
NASHVILLE, TN (April 13, 2026) – Nashville Wine Auction will host “The Art of Wine: Expressions of the Roederer Collection,” the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin, on July 30-August 1, 2026. This three-day series of events has something for every wine lover featuring: Vintners’ Tasting on July 30, Patrons’ Dinner on July 31, and the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin Dinner and Live Auction on August 1.
Nashville Wine Auction is thrilled to welcome Frédéric Rouzaud of Maison Louis Roederer and Nicolas Glumineau of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande as Guests of Honor for the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin.
Rouzaud is the President & CEO of Maison Louis Roederer, joining the family business in 1996. He was named president in 2006 and now leads all flagship companies of the Roederer Collection, representing the seventh generation of family leadership at the legendary Champagne house.
Glumineau is the General Manager & Winemaker for Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Château de Pez. Since joining Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in 2012, Nicolas has overseen a remarkable period of success. His impressive career includes leading the estate through an era of achievement, highlighted by multiple 100-point wines. Glumineau joined Nashville Wine Auction as Guest of Honor in 2013.
“L’Eté du Vin is not only a great event that is well-organized and a lot of fun, but it’s also—for me—a true opportunity to meet wine lovers and connoisseurs who I have had the pleasure to be in touch with since 2013,” Glumineau says. “It’s a kind of nice friendship that crosses the ages, thanks to the sharing of wine.”
This year’s event will be chaired by Noelle Daugherty & Dr. Jack “Jay” Erter, longtime supporters of Nashville Wine Auction. Dr. Erter is a former Nashville Wine Auction Board Chair and oncologist, and the couple has chaired Pairings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend.
Proceeds from l’Eté du Vin, the country’s longest running charity wine auction, supports 13 local nonprofit organizations whose purpose is directly related to cancer research, innovative patient treatment, and caregiver/patient support.
“It is an honor to welcome Frédéric and Nicolas to Nashville this summer. The Roederer Collection represents the pinnacle of fine wine, where craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to excellence come together across generations,” President and CEO of the Nashville Wine Auction Loren Chumley says.
Tickets for l’Eté du Vin are limited and all events sell out quickly. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to purchase their tickets early here.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Vintners’ Tasting — Thursday, July 30, 2026
Join Nashville Wine Auction for a seated, structured tasting of wines from the Roederer Collection led by Guests of Honor Frédéric Rouzaud and Nicolas Glumineau. This tasting is hosted at Hillwood Country Club from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
$285 per person | Business Attire
Patrons’ Dinner — Friday, July 31, 2026
Join honored guests for a champagne reception and gourmet wine dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The 2026 Norman M. Lipman Award recipients will also be announced.
$1,300 per person | Black Tie Optional
47th Annual l’Eté du Vin Dinner & Live Auction — Saturday, August 1, 2026
Celebrate 47 years of funding the fight at the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin: The Art of Wine: Expressions of the Roederer Collection, featuring Guests of Honor Frédéric Rouzaud and Nicolas Glumineau. The evening begins with a Silent Auction and Wine Sampling Reception at 5:00 pm featuring selections from The Roederer Collection: Champagne Louis Roederer, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Château de Pez, Diamond Creek Vineyards, Merry Edwards Winery & Vineyards, Domaines Ott, and Roederer Estate. A seated dinner & spirited Live Auction begins at 6:30 pm.
$650 per person | Cocktail Attire
*Please note the ticket price increases to $700 per person Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
The Nashville Wine Auction is proud to have the following sponsors for this event: Buchalter, Clinical Solutions Pharmacy, Tennessee Oncology, Husch Blackwell, The Navin Group, Parker’s Paws, The Hearn Foundation, Nicholas Air, Frugal MacDoogal, Pure Insurance, Hub International, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM), Chazin & Company, King & Spalding, Holland & Knight, Ogletree Deakins, GenMab and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin, please contact Kathy Maynard at kathy@nashvillewineauction.com.
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ABOUT THE NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION
Nashville Wine Auction’s mission is to unite the wine community to fund the fight against cancer. In 2026, Nashville Wine Auction will celebrate Pairings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend on February 26 – 28 and the 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin on July 30 – August 1 at JW Marriott. Established in 1980, the Nashville Wine Auction has raised more than $44 million for organizations whose purpose is directly related to cutting-edge research, innovative treatment, and family/patient/caregiver support. www.NashvilleWineAuction.com
NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION BENEFICIARIES
American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation, Blood Cancer United, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, The Heimerdinger Foundation, HopeKids, Inc. Nashville General Hospital Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Middle Tennessee, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Survivor Fitness Foundation, Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.