Jeff Clavier's Buzzlog

Isn't he retiring sometime ?

The Honorable Pierre-Marc Johnson, the former Premier of Quebec, spoke to us about his views of the differences of US vs. France businessmen.

I am attending the French Technology Showcase, an event which promotes French innovation and the concept that there are a lot of opportunities for US investors. 40 French startups will be pitching to the audience over the next couple of days. Many of them are here to initiate discussions about their next round of financing.
The event is a mix of short panels, and 20' company presentations.
As I walked through the door, I have been asked to join the VC Investing panel that took place one hour later. Sort of a record to date.

Drinkable, but nothing to brag about.

This 100% Shiraz wine is produced in Languedoc Roussillon, in France. It is medium bodied, with a lot of berries and red fruit flavors, and typical Shiraz spices.
Quite nice, but it *does* need a bit of decanting before drinking.

I have had this Cote du Rhone for a while, and it is past its optimum. Still OK, but not much structure left.

Simple but nice Graves, still a bit of fruit left, nice structure.

I have had this Loupiac for a long time now, but until recently it was still too heavy on sugar. Now, after 15 years, it is thinner and crispier, still showing apricot flavors, but with the added complexity of older sweet wines.

Saint Chinian is in Haut Languedoc, near Beziers (in the south of France). Saint Chinian's are generally blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane and Cinsault, and show a nice balance and fruit flavors.
This winery is one of the best in the "appellation". This cuvee is made up of 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignane and shows an elegant nose of berries, complex fruit flavors, and a spicy finish. It costs in the $10-11 range in France.

Lagrange is one of my favorite Saint-Julien, being quite reliable and often a "good" value. I got this bottle in France a few years ago. Medium-bodied, nice fruit, it is a nice bottle for the vintage. It won't last for too much longer though.
WS: 90.