Description

It is amazing how much quality and deliciousness is available in wines from the old world, in comparison with similarly priced products from the new world. LAgnostique presents a range of classic French varietals that over-perform relative to their price point. These are lovely, bistro- styled wines that show well in any setting; they are extremely food friendly.Most of the varietals are sourced from the Languedoc where the constant wind from the Mediterranean Sea keeps the vines and their fruit well-aerated and healthy. The Pinot Noir is sourced from further north, from volcanic sites near Puy de Dme (at 1464 meters, the highest volcano in the Chane des Puys) and another in Auvergne a short distance to the south; these are cooler areas at roughly the same latitude as Lyon, and more appropriate for this sensitive grape. The Gamay used for the Gamay-Syrah blend (labeled simply “L’Agnostique Rouge”) is sourced, bien-sr, from Beaujolais. As a result, all the wines show very classic French varietal character.All the wines are vinified under the direct supervision of master winemaker Frderic Maignet. A native of the Beaujolais area, Frderic is also chief winemaker for the Beaujolais producer Chteau de la Terrire.The inspiration for the name LAgnostique came years ago from the original cpage, a blend of Gamay and Syrah, which combines the soft fruit of Gamay with the spicy meatiness of Syrah. There are many classic cpages in France – in Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvingon/Merlot/Petit- Verdot/Cabernet Franc, in the Southern Rhone, Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre/Cinsault – but Gamay/Syrah is not one of them. Incredibly, the blend works – beautifully – but because of its non-classic nature, the name LAgnostique was coined, and stuck. Gradually the range was increased to include Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and a delicious Cinsault ros in addition to the original Gamay/Syrah.These are simple and delicious wines that are not to be fussed over. Take them with a croque monsieur or moules-frites, soupe a l’oignon or roast chicken at your favorite French bistro. Bring them home by the dozen, and make sure to have a couple bottles of Chardonnay and Ros in the fridge at all times. Youll find that LAgnostique pleases all palates and will be your go-to wine for any occasion.