COLETTE and her mad love of champagne.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette , known as COLETTE (1873-1954)

Autographed letter signed to his friend Julie Ruc.

Two large quarto pages on blue paper.

Autographed envelope. No date.

“Plums and champagne, I elevate them to the level of historical monuments”. »

Colette and her love of champagne.

“I knew it, you must be feeling unwell, my dear Julie! Bronchitis in this weather is no small matter. But who can make you be careful for yourself when you're so concerned about so many people? Don't worry , especially, about your messenger's mistake; I guessed right away that his message had gone astray. But I hadn't foreseen that his error would turn out so well for me: plums and champagne, I elevate them to the level of historical monuments . They won't be 'listed' monuments, I'm quite incapable of respecting them for long. And I confess that, to console myself for not having seen you this morning, I immediately uncorked the venerable and marvelous bottle. It's amazing, as one says before saying 'it's wonderful.' Time has worked in the best possible way; the plum has given its sugar to the alcohol, and the alcohol has infused its strength into the flesh of the fruit.” Maurice and Pauline applauded the idea of ​​having the apple as an aperitif? But I put the crown back on the bottle? Enough of the revelry… for a few days. My dear Julie, resolve to come and see me without delay. I promise… not to thank you. Are you completely cured? From the depths of my blankets, I kiss you . Colette.