From the BIVB:

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is organising a special auction of old appellation signs. After renewing all its signs in the vineyards in 2023, the BIVB is looking to give the former ones a second life. So do you want one?!

On Tuesday November 12, almost 600 signs, divided into 300 lots, will be auctioned on the website of www.drouot.com and/or www.interencheres.com.

“This is a unique opportunity for you to acquire a souvenir bearing the effigy of your favorite appellation(s). Open to all, the sale will be conducted by auctioneers Jérôme Duvillard and Alexandra Chaillou-Weidmann.

“An exceptional auction featuring 600 appellation signs that adorned the vineyards for 20 years! 300 lots have been assembled around famous names, including Grand Cru, Village and Régionale appellations. Whether it’s the Grand Auxerrois, Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and whether you’re a professional, an enthusiast or a lover of Bourgogne wines, one of these signs could find its place in your home or garden, or even at the heart of your business!”

Sale details:
• 29 signs Grand Cru appellations (1.30 m x 0.6 m)
• 280 signs Regional or Village appellations (1.90 m x 0.4 m)
• 280 signs of “Bourgognes” (1.90 m x 0.4 m) and the “B” logo of Bourgogne wines (0.45 m diameter)

So in this case, you don’t even need to steal one !!
Good luck if you are interested 🙂