The most famous wine auction in the world : the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction led by Christie's was composed by 589 barrels from 50 different climats (33 red and 17 white).

This 159th auction raised €13.1 millions in aid of the hospices, the Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière sponsored by Tony Parker and François-Xavier Demaison as well as for the association "Autour des Williams" represented by Ophélie Meunier.  The "Cuvée des Présidents" a Corton Grand Cru "Les Bressandes" was sold for €260,000.