COLETTE and her crazy love of champagne.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette , known as COLETTE (1873.1954)

Autograph letter signed to her friend Julie Ruc.

Two pages large in-4° on blue paper.

Autograph envelope. Slnd.

“Plums and champagne, I raise them to the height of historical monuments. »

Colette and her love of champagne.

“I told myself that you must be unwell, my dear Julie! Bronchitis, in this weather, is no trifle. But who will force you to be careful for yourself, when you are concerned for so many people? Do not worry , above all, about an error from your envoy, I guessed straight away that his message had the wrong aim. But I did not foresee that his error would turn so much to my advantage: plums and champagne, I elevate them to the height of historical monuments . These will not be “classified” monuments; I am incapable of respecting them for long. And I admit that to console myself for not having seen you this morning, I immediately uncorked the venerable and wonderful bottle. It’s amazing, as they say before saying “it’s wonderful”. Time worked in the best direction, the plum gave its sugar to the alcohol, and the alcohol infused its strength into the flesh of the fruit. Did Maurice and Pauline applaud the idea of ​​having the apple as an aperitif? But I put the bottle back on its crown? No more orgies… for a few days. My dear Julie, resolve to come see me without delay. I promise... not to say thank you. Are you completely healed? From the depths of my blankets, I kiss you . Colette. »