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Word: heidsieck (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...showdown came that afternoon when the delegates met at a reception at the Hotel de Ville. Most notable item served: champagne. Frothing like a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck '37, a British Dry announced: "You don't invite a vegetarian to dinner and then serve meat. You know, this wouldn't happen in any other country." With impeccable Gallic aplomb, the maitre d'hotel ushered the foaming Drys to a separate table set with walnut juice and other soft drinks. The Frenchmen stayed where they were, and before very long sent out for more champagne...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CONFERENCES: Storm in a Wineglass | 9/22/1952 | See Source »

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