A sale for irredeemable history junkies
Monday 11 November 2002
If you would like to own a bottle of Paddy's Irish whiskey or Gordon's gin straight from the Paris cellar of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, now is your chance. The following is news just in from Christie's. Note that their not quite so royal majesties were strictly spirits drinkers. The wine bit is tagged on to the sale quite separately, and presumably has something to do with Francois Pinault's being owner of both Ch Latour and – Christie's. Awfully convenient.
THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF WINDSOR'S CELLAR TO BE SOLD IN PARIS
Vins Fins et Spiritueux incluant la...
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