L’Ecole is one of the originals in Walla Walla and is know for Bordeaux Style Wines. Here is another example of their excellence and age worthy wines.
- 2021 L’Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (2/13/2025)
Day 1: Natural cork. 14.5% Alcohol. Amazing wine. Drinking well young but plenty of life ahead. Menthol, spice, cherry, wood, dust, raspberries and floral notes. Medium plus finish. 93 points
Day 2: This wine has 20 more years of life left . The great cabs blends from Washington will age up there with anything from California. Wood, menthol, spice, perfume, dark chocolate, cherry, blueberries and dust. Concentrated wine and medium plus finish. 93+
Day 3: Opening up for business and better. Fruit showing well with cherry, blueberries and raspberries. Wood, dark chocolate, minerals, perfume, underbrush and violets. Nice spice element on the medium to long finish. Outstanding wine. 94+ points
Day 4: Still powerful wine that will benefit in the cellar to maximize its awesomeness.
Bordeaux Blend: 56% Cabernet, 18% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec & 5% Petit Verdot (94 points)