A sad day for Paris, but perhaps an opportunity for someone.
As reported in the NYT (subscription required):
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Seems to me that Chirac had it right. He acquired the wines at a good price, aged them well, now they're ready to drink (and so worth a bunch of zorros). So, enjoy! That's what official receptions are for.
I like Delanoë generally (which he was running for president) but this is too much! To the barricades!
-E