Mr Cleaver wondered why and the butler explained to him that wine and vinegar are enemies.
Also the butler advised to prepare salad-dressing with pure olive oil instead of vinegar.
One night, Mr Cleaver made fun of his butler in front of his guests.
That was the moment when the butler decided to tell the truth.
The butler explained that according to him, it was a waste to serve such fine wines, after a few cocktails and with their salad-dressing.
The butler also explained the trick.
Instead of those exquisite Bordeaux, he’d filled the decanters with the Spanish red.
The butler added that Mr Cleaver’s two experts had emptied the best 29 and 45 bottles.
After the explanation the butler joined the chef who was already preparing to leave.