France - Lagarde voit le redémarrage économique en 2010

"Une fois qu'on a fini de déstocker, il y moment où il faut

recommencer à produire et je crois, dans ce contexte là, que

2010 sera une année de redémarrage de l'activité économique",

Le gouvernement s'attend désormais à une contraction du

produit intérieur brut de 1,5% en 2009 contre une croissance

+0,2% à +0,5% précédemment et a revu le déficit budgétaire en

hausse à 103,8 milliards d'euros.

En revanche, le PIB enregistrerait une progression de 1,0%

en 2010 dans le cadre figurant dans le nouveau collectif

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Source: http://fr.reuters.com/article/frEuroRpt/idFRL87498620090308

Wine: Charm of red Languedoc overcomes reputation

At last count, the Languedoc region in France has some 50,000 grape growers that produce about two billion bottles of wine a year — making it France's largest producer.Most of the wine is red, and most of it is produced through cooperatives in which grapes for a single bottle of wine can come from many different growers in this region along the Mediterranean coast.

Languedoc wines have a history of over-production and being low-quality table wines, but that reputation has been jettisoned in favor of improved quality with the coming of new technology and more government regulation.Reds from Languedoc work with hearty foods such as beef or pork.

This wine was a syrah that was the driest of the five we tasted.2006 Arrogant Frog Lily Pad Noir, $13.99.If you are looking for a less-expensive Languedoc, you might consider the Arrogant Frog.

Drinkable today, it will age well for five years or more.2007 Lindemans Bin 55 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, $7.99.An easy-drinking red blend of flavors from the two grapes, including black fruit, plums, pepper, spice, vanilla and oak.2006 Napa Cellars Zinfandel, $22.If you like your zinfandel full of luscious fruit, this wine offered a pretty palate of ripe dark berries, candied fruit and strawberry jam.



Source: http://www.dnj.com/article/20090211/LIFESTYLE/902110304