L’Ecole No. 41
Columbia Valley, Washington
A Columbia Valley Cabernet that will take you to wine school
ABOUT THIS WINE:
L’Ecole No. 41
Cabernet Sauvignon
L’Ecole No. 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s top producers of Bordeaux varietal wines, a reputation furthered by this current vintage of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery’s two treasured estate vineyards come together to create this powerful wine which promises to improve for decades. The elegance and old-world structure of Seven Hills Vineyard adds complexity to the power and minerality of Ferguson vineyard’s basalt soil. It has an aristocratic structure, displaying aromas of dark fruit, espresso grounds, savory herbs, and dried roses underpinned by an iron backbone and graphite minerality. Robust tannins with intricate layers in the mid-palate are balanced with natural acidity leading to a robust, powerful finish—drink now or cellar for years to come.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannoABOUT THIS WINE
L’Ecole No. 41
Cabernet Sauvignon
L’Ecole No. 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s top producers of Bordeaux varietal wines, a reputation furthered by this current vintage of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery’s two treasured estate vineyards come together to create this powerful wine which promises to improve for decades. The elegance and old-world structure of Seven Hills Vineyard adds complexity to the power and minerality of Ferguson vineyard’s basalt soil. It has an aristocratic structure, displaying aromas of dark fruit, espresso grounds, savory herbs, and dried roses underpinned by an iron backbone and graphite minerality. Robust tannins with intricate layers in the mid-palate are balanced with natural acidity leading to a robust, powerful finish—drink now or cellar for years to come.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine.
Due to state registrations, we canno
WINE REGION:
Columbia Valley
Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.
WINE REGION
Columbia Valley
Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Grilled Salmon, Wild Game
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Grilled Salmon, Wild Game
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Grilled Salmon, Wild Game
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Grilled Salmon, Wild Game
TASTING NOTES:
Fresh Herbs
Rose Petal
Blackcurrant
This wine is all about complexity. The dark fruit mingles with espresso, savory herbs, and dried roses.
TASTING NOTES
Fresh Herbs
Rose Petal
Blackcurrant
This wine is all about complexity. The dark fruit mingles with espresso, savory herbs, and dried roses.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
L’Ecole No. 41
L’Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on the label. Founded in 1983, they were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley. Today, they are at the forefront of sustainable farming in the Walla Walla Valley, notably with their Estate Ferguson and Estate Seven Hills Vineyards, both of which are certified sustainable and certified Salmon-Safe. They have been recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as a Top 100 Winery of the Year fifteen times. In 2014, Decanter awarded their 2011 Estate Ferguson the International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend in the World! In 2016, the 2013 Ferguson won the International Trophy for Best New World Bordeaux Blend from Six Nations Wine Challenge.
ABOUT THE BRAND
L’Ecole No. 41
L’Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on the label. Founded in 1983, they were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley. Today, they are at the forefront of sustainable farming in the Walla Walla Valley, notably with their Estate Ferguson and Estate Seven Hills Vineyards, both of which are certified sustainable and certified Salmon-Safe. They have been recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as a Top 100 Winery of the Year fifteen times. In 2014, Decanter awarded their 2011 Estate Ferguson the International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend in the World! In 2016, the 2013 Ferguson won the International Trophy for Best New World Bordeaux Blend from Six Nations Wine Challenge.